The musical revue “Ain’t Misbehavin’” is a tribute to Black musicians of the 1920s and ‘30s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance. Performers at The Drama Group will bring the sounds, the cultural awareness and ethnic pride of that period to the stage over two weekends opening Feb. 16.[Read More…]
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Tollway moving to I-Pass stickers in February
Illinois Tollway officials announced on Friday, Jan. 26, that I-Pass will begin moving from transponders to sticker tags beginning in February, calling stickers “more efficient and cost-effective.” “I-PASS Sticker Tags mark the latest advance in toll collection,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse. “Sticker tags are being adopted[Read More…]
State announces start to 2024 income tax filing season
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced on Thursday, Jan. 25, that it will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 29, the same date the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal income tax returns. “We encourage taxpayers to file electronically as early as possible as[Read More…]
County to provide $1.5M in grants for suburban arts and culture nonprofit organizations
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle announced Tuesday, Jan. 23, the launch of a new grant program to assist arts and culture organizations in building resiliency in the post-pandemic economy. The Nonprofit Relief Grant Program is a component of Cook County Arts, a $5 million pilot arts initiative funded by the American[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans Memorial group to host third annual trivia night in March
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial (FVM) will host its third annual family-friendly Trivia Night fundraiser on March 15, St. Patrick’s Day, as it prepares to launch construction of the Veterans’ Wall of Honor this spring. FVM’s Trivia Night will start at 7 p.m. at Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. Advance registration[Read More…]
New state task force aims to promote state’s Underground Railroad history
The Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force met for the first time Tuesday to begin devising a strategy for sharing, growing and celebrating the history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois. The task force was created last year under a bill sponsored by Sen. David Koehler, D-Peoria, and Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields,[Read More…]
Flossmoor Public Works to host information events on downtown viaduct drainage, Brookwood Bridge/Butterfield Culvert projects
The Flossmoor Public Works Department is hosting two open houses in January to help residents learn about upcoming village construction projects. Project engineers and village staff will be available both evenings to present the projects and answer residents’ questions. Both open house events will be held at Flossmoor Village Hall,[Read More…]
Homewood announces Name the Snowplow contest for village residents
The Village of Homewood announced the latest community contest on Tuesday, Jan. 16, in an effort to engage with Homewood residents and Homewood’s public safety departments. Residents are invited to submit an entry to name the snowplow. The “Name the Snowplow” contest will run from Jan. 16 until Feb. 15.[Read More…]
Four composers selected for Earshot program with Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
American Composers Orchestra has announced the names of four composers who will participate in its EarShot Readings program in partnership with Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. The featured composers and works will be: Sepehr Pirasteh, “Before Dawn;” Daixuan Ai, “Silent Theater;” Osnat Netzer, “Common Ground;” and Chris Neiner “Many Universes.” Mentor composers will be Jessie Montgomery, an EarShot[Read More…]
Flossmoor mayor is guest presenter at Homewood Stories on Tuesday
Michelle Nelson, mayor of Flossmoor, will be one of five presenters for the Homewood Stories program on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Homewood Stories gives people a chance to present their true life stories to an audience at the Community House of Flossmoor Community Church, 847 Hutchison Road. The show starts at[Read More…]
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