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…]
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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…]
H-F parks get spring cleaning on Park Pride Day
With summer weather approaching, resident and non-resident volunteers pitched in on Saturday, May 6, to tidy up the parks of Homewood and Flossmoor for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s annual Park Pride Day. The volunteers spruced up numerous parks, including Ballantrae Park, Leavitt Park, Richard D. Irwin Park, Dolphin Lake Park,[Read More…]
H-F grad Schmitz drafted by NFL’s New York Giants
A former Homewood-Flossmoor High School football player is being called one of the steals of the NFL draft. The New York Giants picked John Michael Schmitz in the second round. He was the first center taken with the 57th overall pick. He’ll report to rookie mini camp May 4. “It[Read More…]