The Drama Group will present the musical “In the Heights” as its final production of the 88th season. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 and 2 p.m. Aug. 4 and 11, at The Drama Group’s Studio Theatre at 350 W.[Read More…]
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Dozens of skaters involved in the H-F Vikings Youth Hockey program
The H-F Vikings Youth Hockey program involved more than 100 skaters ages 5 through 14 last season in hockey training and competitions. The organization’s supporters are hosting a golf outing to support the program and enhancements at the H-F Ice Arena.
Flossmoor Station to host 2nd annual Home Brew Competition
Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery is hosting its second annual Home Brew Competition from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. The competition will feature ales and lagers from nearly 20 home brewers. A panel of local brewmasters will judge the beers to crown the top three brews. In[Read More…]
H-F Day at July 28 Sox game
The Chicago White Sox are hosting Homewood-Flossmoor Day on Sunday, July 28, when the Sox play the Minnesota Twins at 1:10 p.m. The day’s game opens with the H-F Summer Choir singing the national anthem. Special ticket prices are available for H-F area residents. Lower level seats are $11.20,[Read More…]
Third ‘Coffee with a Cop’ slated for July 19
Flossmoor police officers will meet the public at the annual “Coffee with a Cop” event on July 19. “Coffee with a Cop” is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Starbucks, 3760 Vollmer Road. Acting Police Chief Tod Kamleiter said he will be on hand with three or four[Read More…]
Trail Mix music, art fest set for July 20 at Izaak Walton
Summer tends to start with a burst of activity, from festivals to youth sports. By July 20, it might be time to relax with a more laid back event. Trail Mix might be just the thing. The fourth annual event at Izaak Walton Nature Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road in Homewood,[Read More…]
Flossmoor business owner selected for Goldman Sachs program
Zena Smith, founder and CEO of MASTERs Plus Tutoring Program in Flossmoor, is participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. She was selected to be one of 40 small business owners from more than 1,000 applicants interested in the program. Zena Smith Smith will be in[Read More…]
H-F area residents at Lights for Liberty vigil in Homewood lament immigrant treatment
In response to reports of migrants being held in poor conditions and children being separated from parents at the U.S. southern border, three local activist organizations held a vigil in Homewood on Friday, July 12, to rally support and send a message to politicians. The event at 6 p.m. in[Read More…]
GSU/50: Students past and present share testimonials about Governors State
“The faculty at GSU has been really helpful in challenging me and giving me career advice and helping me with my major and outside programs. They suggest that I think about different internships and certifications. Right now I’m interning with the GSU Marketing & Communications Department.”
Flossmoor Village Board to vote on new trustee appointment
The open seat on the Flossmoor Village Board left by former trustee Phil Minga’s resignation earlier this year could be filled as soon as Monday. Mayor Paul Braun said he will be ready to make his recommendation on a candidate for the position during Monday’s village board meeting.


