By the end of Homewood’s first Dia de los Muertos festival last year, the crowd got into the spirit of the event, and Martin Square was filled with people dancing along with larger than life La Catrina and El Catrin figures. The Day of the Dead festival will be back[Read More…]
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9.27.22 | What You Need to Know Today
MARIACHI SIRENAS – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a performance by Mariachi Sirenas, an all-female mariachi group from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Flossmoor. The group will entertain with a strolling performance, and no seating will be offered. Limited outdoor restaurant seating is available. CHIP OFF YOUR SHOULDER –[Read More…]
H-F U9 girls team wins trophy in tournament
The H-F Soccer Club U9 girls traveling team won top honors at the Woodridge Fall Festival Tournament. The team entered play Saturday, Sept. 17, and won the first game 7-0 against the Wilmette Wings and went on to beat KICS South in an 8-2 match. On Sunday, the girls won[Read More…]
South Holland Master Chorale to present ‘Songs of Celebration’
South Holland Master Chorale will perform a variety of “Songs of Celebration” on two Sundays in October. The 85-voice community chorale will present the concerts Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. at First Reformed Church, 15924 South Park Ave., South Holland, and Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. at St. Thomas More[Read More…]
9.26.22 | What You Need to Know Today
STUFFED ANIMAL CAMPOUT – It’s that time of year again when your favorite fuzzy friend can go to the Stuffed Animal Campout. Drop your stuffie off on Sept. 30 and watch the group’s activities on social media that night, then pick it up the next day. Register with H-F Park[Read More…]
The weeks | Sept. 25
<- Weeks -> Every day is Democracy DayTechnically, International Democracy Day was Sept. 15. Like other observances, Black History Month, for instance, Democracy Day is useful in drawing attention to something that needs attention. But one day (or one month) is not nearly enough. If we ever learn to do[Read More…]
Scenes from Fall Fest 2022
Crowds converged on Martin Avenue in Homewood on Saturday, Sept. 24, for Fall Fest and the annual Chili Cook-off. There were numerous food vendors, activities, live music and the pumpkin patch for families to enjoy.
Homewood through the eyes of Haas
Go slow. Look and admire. That approach can reveal surprise and wonder for the most familiar scenes. Local residents who walked through Homewood on a Haas mural tour July 31 had those reactions to the 15 murals scattered throughout downtown. Kris Condon led the tour sharing insights on the works[Read More…]
Union rallies at GSU to show support for faculty, staff
Members of the Governors State University chapter of University Professionals of Illinois union, also referred to as Local 1400, rallied at GSU on the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 8, to gather support and show solidarity before the union meets with GSU for the next contract proposal. The Local 1400 union[Read More…]
Glenwood team takes 1st in Homewood Chili Cook-off
Brian Reichard of Glenwood and his mother, Carol Reichard, took first place in the annual Homewood Fall Fest Chili Cook-off. Diedre Harrison took second place, Emalee Kay took third, and Terrance Boone was recognized for best decorated table. Reichard said he makes his chili with beef and veal, eight kinds[Read More…]
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