The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) has added a salute to Bulgaria to its lineup for the 7:30 p.m. concert on Nov. 18. The program is at Ozinga Chapel, 6601 W. College Drive, on the campus of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights. IPO’s new director, Stilian Kirov, is a native[Read More…]
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H-F Scholastic Bowl team outstanding at meet
The Scholastic Bowl team representing Homewood-Flossmoor High School set a school record at a solo competitors tournament Oct. 28 at New Trier High School in Winnetka. H-F Scholastic Bown team members are Andronicus Marati, Ethan Bosch and Luca Strohmeier, seniors; Ken Nakamura, Jimmy Humphrey and Myles Walker, juniors; Janellie Roach,[Read More…]
H-F teacher discusses her book ‘Code of the West’ on Nov. 14
The community is invited to meet Homewood-Flossmoor High School teacher Sahar Mustafah, who will be discussing her first book, “Code of the West,” at a meet-and-greet program from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the high school’s library at 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor.
Area public works crews descend upon Homewood for disaster drill
An imaginary microburst storm hit Homewood on Thursday, Oct. 26, downing trees and making main thoroughfares impassable. Luckily, it was a test and only a test for public works officials. The storm events served as the scenario for the first major disaster drill sponsored by the Suburban Public Works Directors Association.
Artist returns after nearly three decades to make repairs to Irwin Park’s sculpture
The loving hands of artist Margot McMahon helped restore the Irwin Park sculpture on Wednesday, Oct. 25. McMahon created the sculpture nearly three decades ago.
For Kids: Learning the concept of ‘thank you’
The benefits and blessings of giving thanks We’re heading into a season with some definite themes of goodness, giving to others is highlighted. For children, witnessing those characteristics in others and having adults in their life that emphasize and reinforce those values goes a long way toward raising thoughtful, thankful citizens.
‘Sister Act’ to be staged at H-F High Nov. 10 and 11
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School theatre program will present the musical comedy “Sister Act” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11, in the Mall Auditorium. “Sister Act” is based on the 1992 hit movie by the same name. It features original music by Alan Menken including gospel music[Read More…]
PSC hosts community networking event Wednesday
Prairie State College invites Homewood and Flossmoor residents to the campus for a networking program from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8. The program will be in the PSC Christopher Art Gallery on the campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Guests will enjoy tailgate style hors[Read More…]
Green goes orange: Pumpkin Smash is Saturday
The HF Area Green Committee is offering an easy way to dispose of Halloween pumpkins. Bring them to “Pumpkin Smash 2017” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Anyone who brings pumpkins will have a chance to toss them into a dumpster.[Read More…]
Metra announces minor changes to electric line schedule
Metra will make several adjustments to the Metra Electric Line schedule on Nov. 5. The company said the changes are intended to better match train times with actual operating conditions and reduce congestion on the line. The new schedule affects six weekday trains and push arrival times of all weekend[Read More…]
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