Artist Mary Miss, designer of the piece Field Rotation placed on the campus of Governors State University, will discuss the project during a presentation and reception May 15. The discussion will be led by Jeff Stevenson, curator of the National Manilow Sculpture Park (the Nate) at GSU. The free event[Read More…]
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GovState celebrates Sandy the therapy dog’s retirement
Sandy the therapy dog, a well-loved staff member at Governors State University, had a retirement party on April 22. Though she didn’t say much, Sandy seemed to enjoy the party in the GovState library. She made her rounds, trying to give attention to everyone in attendance, and ensured she[Read More…]
Stepping out: Talented H-F Steppers win another title
If you’ve ever been to a step show, you’ve felt the energy, gotten caught up in the rhythm, seen the precision moves and felt the joy and pride of the steppers on stage. If you’re a member of the Divine 9, you also probably got a little nostalgic. Stepping is[Read More…]
Maple Tree Inn at 50: A family recipe for success
In the volatile restaurant industry, few places attract a following that lasts for more than a few years, much less generations, but Maple Tree Inn in Homewood has earned that distinction, despite having to face challenges that would force many chefs to hang up their toques and close their doors[Read More…]
Carey’s legacy: A safer Homewood Fire Department
Along a wall outside the classroom in the Brian Carey Training Center there are framed reminders of the loss Homewood Fire Department experienced on March 30, 2010, when young firefighter/paramedic Brian Carey was killed in a fire. There is a letter of condolence from the Chicago Fire Department, one from[Read More…]
Homewood artist paints a watercolor world
For Homewood artist Tom Francesconi, the seed that grew and blossomed into his career as a watercolor artist was planted long ago and without his realizing it. “I was introduced to watercolor by my uncle, who was from California,” Francesconi said. “Every year, he would send my mother, his sister,[Read More…]
Culinary and live music event to raise money for Ingalls Foundation
At least seven chefs, a wide range of South Suburban businesses, the band Return2Soul, and singer Keya Trammell are set to star in Heart & Soul at the UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Flossmoor Family Care Center in Flossmoor on Friday, Feb. 28, from 7 to 10 p.m. The event will raise money[Read More…]
Flossmoor Art Council to screen film on Black icons Hunt, Wells
The new Flossmoor Art Council will hold its first public event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. The event will include a showing of “The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells.” The film’s title refers to “The[Read More…]
Tea party is a chance to brush up on etiquette
A tea party – how charming! Come for the small bites and desserts, and a few etiquette lessons, too! The Homewood Public Library had a dozen girls ages 5 to 9 attend the Tea Party and Charm School event on Feb. 10. They arrived at the party in their fancy[Read More…]
Three Black women honor the legacies of family, colleagues
This Black History Month, the spotlight shines on three outstanding women representing the South Suburbs in Cook County positions. Donna Miller was first elected 6th District Cook County Commissioner in 2018 and won re-election in 2022. Monica Gordon first won election as 5th District Cook County Commissioner in 2022. The[Read More…]
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