The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is returning to live performances for its 2021-22 season of seven concerts. Before the season opens, IPO will present a Sept. 22 concert of works by new composers prepared for the IPO composition competition. Three finalists will have their original score workshopped and performed live in[Read More…]
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7/16/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
SATURDAY GOLF CLINICS – Coyote Run Golf Course helps tune up your game with three Adult Golf Clinics in July. This Saturday is Driver Tune Up, where you’ll learn proper balance, ball position and swing plane. You will also get answers to why 90% of golfers slice the ball. Register[Read More…]
Closing time: Homewood honors owners of longtime businesses, Suzie’s Hallmark, Van Drunen Ford
7/15/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BEER DOWN TO A SCIENCE – Celebrate Homewood Science Center’s five-year anniversary with the Science of Brewing from 7 to 10 p.m. July 29. The event at Rabid Brewing includes a sample beer tasting, two drink tickets, yard games and munchies. Not Your Dad’s Band plays summer hits, and you[Read More…]
Homewood art teacher engages students with the right canvas: sneakers
When Ben Salus was looking for a new canvas for his art students’ design work, he only had to look down. Salus, 41, of Homewood, teaches art at Jesse White Learning Academy in Hazel Crest with a social-justice-through-art mission. Recently, Salus challenged his second to seventh grade students to custom[Read More…]
7/14/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
GARAGE SALE SIGN-UP – All Flossmoor residents can participate in the Flossmoor Hills/Highlands Civic Association Community Garage Sale, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 14. Register by Aug. 11 for a $10 fee. Email [email protected] for an application or find a registration link at the Chronicle website Community Calendar. KITTEN[Read More…]
Alexander returns to lead successful HF football program
Terrell Alexander is back at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, taking the helm of the Vikings storied football program after a nine-year stint at Rich Central. The hire was made official in May.
7/13/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
ROUTE 66 ATTRACTIONS – Find out where to get your kicks at the program “Route 66 on a Tank of Gas: The Mother Road and More in Illinois.” You’ll learn about attractions within 300 miles of Chicago, all found along Route 66. The program is presented live on Zoom at[Read More…]
IPO board welcomes member Nichole Patton
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Board of Directors is welcoming Nichole C. Patton as its newest member. “It is truly an honor to become a member of the IPO Board of Directors,” Patton said. “I was first introduced to IPO years ago through friends whose children participated in the youth program as[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider municipal code update
Homewood trustees will vote on the adoption of a revised municipal code at their regular meeting Tuesday, July 13. The code has not received a comprehensive update in more than 20 years, according to Village Manager Jim Marino. He said most of the revisions address outdated laws and make the[Read More…]
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