Summer weather greeted throngs of area residents who came to the Homewood Veterans Memorial park on Harwood Avenue Monday, May 29, to honor those who lost their lives in service to the nation. The Wally Burns VFW Post 8077 members followed their tradition of marking the occasion by placing wreaths[Read More…]
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Big Weekend, a classic-rock cover band, will headline Homewood Artisan Street Fair
Big Weekend, a local cover band that especially covers classic rock songs, will perform at Homewood Artisan Street Fair on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A Big Weekend setlist can include songs from the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and others. Band members Tom Furlan[Read More…]
Drama Group to present ‘Clue’ opening June 9
The Drama Group will continue its 91st season with the cult-fan-mystery-murder “Clue on Stage” directed by Jim LaPietra and populated with the list of usual suspects. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17; at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11 and 18. Tickets can[Read More…]
Local author’s new book examines link between sports and life
Local author Tom Dobrez has released his latest book, “Root, Root, Root for the Home Teams,” which offers readers a poignant and nostalgic exploration of Chicago’s most iconic sports moments, weaving them into Dobrez’s personal experiences and life lessons. Dobrez takes readers on a journey from heartbreak to triumph, delving[Read More…]
USTA event beckons new players to try tennis
May is National Tennis Month and to celebrate, the United States Tennis Association sponsored three free introductory sessions Saturday, May 20, at the Flossmoor Park courts to give new and relatively inexperienced players a taste of the game. While H-F Racquet & Fitness Club coach John Morris took a half dozen youth[Read More…]
IPO four-concert summer series opens June 14
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra opens its IPO Summer series at Olympia Fields Country Club on June 14. The program includes four concerts: Tickets are $39 per concert, or $105 for three concerts or $140 for four concerts. Concert goers can select from a 6:15 p.m. or a 7:45 p.m. concert.[Read More…]
State of Faith: Catholic parish merger brings church ‘back to discipleship’
Six years ago, the Archdiocese of Chicago embarked on a restructuring plan called Renew My Church which saw it consolidate dozens of Catholic parishes in the region, reducing the total number by more than 100. Locally, in November 2022, six Catholic churches merged into two. St. Anne in Hazel Crest,[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers’ Market summer season returns in full force May 27
Get your families ready for some fun and pick up some fresh produce along the way; the Homewood Farmers Market summer season returns Saturday, May 27. The outdoor market returns with its typical popular activities and features of artisan goods, fresh produce, and live music. On top of all that,[Read More…]
Village of Homewood unveils new event strategy to ignite community engagement
Local officials have devised a new strategy to bring the village together and showcase the unique character of Homewood through community events. This overall plan is meant to bring residents, businesses, and nonprofits together through various events to create memorable experiences and promote the community. Together, the Village of Homewood[Read More…]
Jack and Jill of America Inc. hosts toiletries drive for teens facing homelessness
Members of the Jack and Jill of America South Suburban Chapter hosted a toiletries drive at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on May 13, collecting supplies for nonprofit organizations that support teenagers in the South Suburbs who are facing housing uncertainty. “The end goal of the drive today is to bring awareness[Read More…]
