The Homewood Public Library is hosting its second annual One-Minute Movie Festival scheduled for 7 p.m. June 29 at the library, 19717 Dixie Highway. “Creativity is the key,” said Kelly Campos of the Homewood Library staff. “Last year’s winners proved you can do some interesting presentations in 60 seconds.”[Read More…]
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IPO selects Stilian Kirov as next conductor and music director
Stilian Kirov will take the baton and lead the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) starting June 1. Kirov was one of five finalist candidates invited as a guest conductor candidate during the last season. Kirov directed the “Slavic Soul” program in January. During his visit, he also worked with the Viking Orchestra[Read More…]
H-F senior awarded Chick Evans Caddy Scholarship
The Western Golf Association (WGA) and the Chick Evans Scholars Foundation have selected Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduating senior Gianmarco Petrelli the 2017 Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship recipient.
H-F badminton team advances to state tournament this weekend
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School badminton doubles team of Jenna Bostick and Ashley Deckelman will be competing in the Illinois High School Association’s State Badminton Tournament Friday and Saturday at Eastern Illinois University.
Hundreds join recycling effort at Recyclepalooza 2.0
The Flossmoor Green Committee is calling the second annual Recyclepalooza event on Saturday, May 6, “an overwhelming success.” From 10 a.m. through 3 p.m., a steady stream of cars with Homewood-Flossmoor area residents happy to de-clutter came through the Parker Junior High parking lot in Flossmoor.
IPO musicians share their talents with H-F’s orchestras
Student musicians in Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s orchestras got special attention the week of April 24 when Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) members gave small group lessons.
Volunteers spend time sprucing up parks
The 31st annual Park Pride event Saturday brought out volunteers who spent time in one of the many parks in the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. After a long winter, the parks need sprucing up. Teams spent time spreading mulch, pulling weeds, raking up twigs and leaves and doing other simple[Read More…]
Arbor specialists plan our urban forest for generations to come
Scanning the trunk of the tree — a silver maple — it was easy to see signs of decay. A pair of large branches were already dead. Three large holes — perhaps home to squirrels and signs of internal cavities — dotted another branch. Spring buds were only visible at the very[Read More…]
Fresh Starts owner retiring after 31 years
Joann Lindholm, owner of Fresh Starts restaurant in downtown Flossmoor, is retiring after more than 30 years of running her “labor of love.” (Chronicle file photo) Joann Lindholm has two favorite sayings: “Whatever goes around, comes around so treat people like you would like to be treated: With honesty and integrity.”[Read More…]
After downward days, little bird signals post-op hope
Viewpoint: The commentary below represents the ideas, observations and opinions of the author. And, on the seventh day after eye surgery, I saw a junco on the back patio. This probably doesn’t sound like a very big deal. Juncos are small ― about 6 inches long ― but not tiny.[Read More…]
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