The Park Forest Art Fair drew 58 artists over the weekend of Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18, according to Kate Pattinson, the event organizer and executive director of Tallgrass Art Gallery. The artisans were both local and from out of town, and they included a Homewood crafter who[Read More…]
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Recyclepalooza is Oct. 8 in Flossmoor
Collect your recyclables for Recyclepalooza from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 8. Homewood Disposal, Flossmoor School District 161, Chicago Southland Green Committee and Homewood Flossmoor High School are sponsoring the event at Parker Junior High. Cars can enter from Flossmoor Road into the school parking lot where volunteers[Read More…]
The weeks | Sept. 18
<- Weeks -> A few articles submitted by partner organizations in the Democracy Day project: We need an inspiring culture of democracy: Start by making International Democracy Day a holiday By Yordanos Eyoel and Akunna Cook, CollaborativeJournalism.org. How to rise above partisan politics to uphold our democracy (analysis from Waging Nonviolence) The State of Our Nation: What[Read More…]
Homewood, Flossmoor libraries marking Banned Book Week
The Homewood and Flossmoor Public Libraries are joining with the American Library Association (ALA) this week to mark the 40th anniversary of Banned Books Week. Special displays will be up through Saturday, Sept. 24, information sheets on banned books are available and several programs are being used to call attention[Read More…]
Drama Group opens 91st season with ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’
The Drama Group kicks off its 91st year as a community theater with the presentation of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” over two weekends starting Sept. 30 at its studio at 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights. The production features an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents who are[Read More…]
Music program benefit at Chipotle Monday
Homewood District 153’s Parent Music Association will benefit from a fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at Chipotle, 17700 Halsted St. Purchases can be ordered online for pickup using code Q4JK2YE, or show the flyer in the restaurant. Proceeds will benefit the choir, band and orchestra programs[Read More…]
9.16.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
ART LOVERS CAN’T MISS – Immerse yourself in artistic tradition as Park Forest Art Fair celebrates its 66th year. Enjoy viewing and shopping a huge array of artworks, and check out Kids Art Alley for hands-on activities. Admission is free; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in downtown[Read More…]
Governor eases COVID-19 restrictions for school, child care staff
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday, Sept. 15, rescinded requirements that unvaccinated school and childcare personnel get tested for COVID-19 twice weekly. The change goes into effect Friday, Sept. 16. Pritzker said the decision was made on the advice of medical experts, based on the current conditions of the COVID-19[Read More…]
Chronicle staff at Homewood farmers market on Saturday (free content)
Members of the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle staff will be at a booth at the Homewood Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, to talk with readers and anyone else who has something to say. Extra copies of the most recent print edition will be available. The[Read More…]
Amtrak service to Homewood expected to resume after agreement averts rail strike
Amtrak’s train from Homewood to New Orleans remains canceled for tonight, but the online schedule shows it operating Friday, Sept. 16, an indication the railroad is confident a settlement agreement announced by the the Biden administration will prevent a looming strike. In a statement on its website, Amtrak officials said the company[Read More…]
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