Kyla Emory, a recent graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High, spent eight weeks this summer working with students in Ford Heights, as well as being mentored on business and leadership strategies as a 2022 Bank of America intern. Emory was one of 300 students participating in the internship program developing leadership experience[Read More…]
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Rep. Kelly to host ‘Reclaiming Our Wellness’ symposium at Prairie State (free content)
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced she will host “Reclaiming Our Wellness,” a symposium on Black women and girls from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. The event will focus on addressing eight domains of wellness for women: mental, environmental,[Read More…]
Summer Fest a blast for Homewood Science Center
More than 150 people came together on Thursday, July 28, to have a fun time at Summer Fest, the fundraiser for the Homewood Science Center. “The unwavering support we receive from so many is humbling,” said Edie Dobrez, executive director of the center. The event raised an estimated $32,000 through[Read More…]
Hotspots, games and hiking kits — Flossmoor Library continues to diversify circulation materials
The Flossmoor Public Library — it’s not just for books anymore. In actuality, it has not been all about the books for quite some time. Books still make up the bulk of circulation, according to Library Director Jamie Paicely. But the single most-checked-out item of last year? A hotspot that went out[Read More…]
2nd annual Battle of the Chefs tops first year
Maureen Mader was quite satisfied with the second annual Battle of the Chefs event hosted by her deli, Dunning’s Market in downtown Flossmoor, on July 16. Just about every aspect of the event exceeded her hopes. “Everything ran smoothly. The weather was perfect. The food was delicious. The band was[Read More…]
Oasis House of Refuge gets green light on plans for SW corner of 198th, Governors Highway
Plans for an Oasis House of Refuge facility in Flossmoor are moving forward after initially being pitched to the village board in March. The village board voted 5-0 Monday, July 18, to approve an ordinance to annex two parcels of land along Governors Highway, and voted 5-0 again to approve[Read More…]
Drama Group’s ‘Leading Ladies’ comedy in August
The screwball comedy “Leading Ladies” is the August production at The Drama Group in Chicago Heights. Set in Pennsylvania in 1958, a pair of down-and-out itinerate English Shakespearean actors decide to fake their identities. They become long-lost cousins to a wealthy family in an effort to swindle an inheritance. The[Read More…]
Kids get up-close look at bats and other wild animals at library program
Sharon Peterson introduced the crowd to Maxie the skunk, Harriett the parrot, Virginia the possum, Togo the bat, Lulu the hedgehog, a trio of sugar gliders she calls the Powder Puff Girls, and Navoo the bald python. Peterson took kids and their parents around the world during her presentation “Incredible[Read More…]
Music veteran Jason Narducy will headline Homewood Arts Council fundraiser on Saturday
On Saturday, July 23, the Homewood Arts Council will host its annual fundraiser. The event will take place and the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway. The non-profit has a network of artists in visual arts, media arts, literary arts, musical arts, theater arts and dance. The goal of the[Read More…]
GSU to host film fest with social justice focus
Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) presented by Governors State University (GSU) is hosting its inaugural Summer Showcase event on July 29. This year’s event will celebrate filmmakers who have chosen to highlight social justice issues through cinema. Presented in collaboration with the university’s Social Justice Initiative (SJI), led by Dr. Phyllis West,[Read More…]
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