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…]
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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…]
Chevrolet of Homewood to host annual BBQ for the Troops fundraiser on Saturday
Another annual local event that was affected by the pandemic is making a comeback this year. The Chevrolet of Homewood BBQ for the Troops fundraiser will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, at the dealership, 18333 S. Halsted St. in Homewood. Proceeds from the event benefit the USO, which[Read More…]
Garden Walk on Sunday to benefit Aunt Martha’s, Respond Now
The 10th annual Southland Community Garden Walk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, will provide an opportunity to enjoy beauty and tranquility while helping two of the area’s key charities: Aunt Martha’s and Respond Now. The walk is sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women South Cook[Read More…]
Football pro’s camp asks H-F kids to Reach 4 The Sky
Harvey native Keith Rucker named his foundation with intention. The former NFL player hosts football camps with Reach 4 The Sky. When the charity was forming and logos were being considered, one with a figure reaching over the Chicago skyline just spoke to him. Reach 4 The Sky was born.[Read More…]
Rally in Homewood marks overturn of Roe
On Friday, June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that asserted that abortion was a protected right. Within hours, a rally was held on Martin Square in downtown Homewood, sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Illinois. Organizer Addie Zwick said the rally was an opportunity[Read More…]
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