Five ensembles will give summer programs at Olympia Fields Country Club for the Cocktails and Concerts Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Summer 2026 concert series in June, July and August. Each show begins with pre-concert beverage and appetizers starting at 6 p.m. followed by the performances at 6:30 p.m. The series opens[Read More…]
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Register for Underground Railroad sites tour
Registration is open for a South Suburban heritage tour of sites along the Underground Railroad on Saturday, June 6. Representatives from the Midwest Underground Railroad Network will lead the tour offering fascinating stories of the escaped slaves who traveled through the area seeking freedom prior to the Civil War. Participants[Read More…]
District 153 will vote June 8 on e-learning plan
For weather and school emergencies in the 2026-27 school year, administrators in District 153 will declare e-learning days. Parents and guardians can review the proposed e-learning plan that the school board will vote on at its June 8 meeting at 7 p.m. at James Hart School. The plan calls for[Read More…]
Casino, PSC partnership gives local artists a showcase space
Nearly one year after launching their partnership, Prairie State College and Wind Creek Chicago Southland continue to highlight local artists through the Prairie State College Art Showcase at Wind Creek. The rotating exhibition series provides artists from across the Chicago Southland with a professional space to exhibit and sell their work[Read More…]
New Metra Electric Line schedule takes effect June 15
Metra is implementing service improvements across the Metra Electric Line with a new schedule that takes effect June 15. The new schedule simplifies service patterns and increases service frequency at multiple stations in alignment with the goals of the Northen Illinois Transit Authority Act to expand public transit access and[Read More…]
Food drive June 6 in Homewood
The St. Vincent de Paul Conference and Meals Plus Ministry are hosting a food drive from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at St. John Neumann Parish, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood The food will be distributed to food pantries in Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills and Homewood.[Read More…]
Top music students at H-F selected for honor society
Homewood-Flossmoor High School recognized 24 students whose outstanding achievements that earned them admission into the Tri-M Music Honor Society of Illinois. These students were selected for their musicianship, scholarship, character, leadership and service. Students must maintain an A average in their music classes and be actively enrolled in an H-F music ensemble.[Read More…]
Tony nominated ‘Clyde’s’ presented by Drama Group in June
The Drama Group’s production of “Clyde’s,” called “redemption and inspiration, served on the perfect sandwich,” will be presented over two weekends starting June 5, at its theater at 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights. Clyde’s truck stop is staffed by those who were once incarcerated. Clyde, the owner, believes she[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra presents Davee Award to Music Institute of Chicago
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra presented the Music Institute of Chicago its 2026 Ruth D. and Ken M. Davee Excellence in the Arts Award. The Music Institute of Chicago was selected for its exceptional commitment, vision, leadership, and achievements that resulted in major contributions to the arts and music. This is[Read More…]
Community to celebrate Pride on June 12
The fourth annual Pride Fest on June 12 is shifting to Flossmoor Park, 2523 Flossmoor Road. The program is hosted by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District with the villages of Homewood and Flossmoor marking the spirit of diversity and inclusion. Food and beverages will be on sale from vendors starting at[Read More…]



