Relations beween the U.S. and Canada, traditionally close allies, have been strained in recent months. Canada announced Sunday that it would impose $12.5 billion in tariffs on U.S. goods in retaliation for the $3.2 billion in steel tariffs imposed a month ago by the U.S. Eric Crump Leaders of[Read More…]
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Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., right, welcomed Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Taylor Ausley to the Capitol so she could see her winning artwork on display. (Provided photos) Taylor Ausley, who graduated in June from Homewood-Flossmoor High School, met U.S. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., in Washington the week of June 25 and got to see her winning 2nd Congressional District[Read More…]
Bridge work will affect Metra Electric Line trains Saturday night
The Metra Electric Line train schedule will be affected by construction work on Saturday, Feb. 3, when crews do work on the 41st Street bridge in Chicago. Some trains will not operate during the overnight hours, and some will require riders to take shuttle buses around the work zone. Metra[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center’s Texas Hold’em fundraiser is Saturday
The Cancer Support Center Community Board is hosting the 14th annual Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Balagio Ristorante, 17501 Dixie Highway in Homewood. This event has helped raise more than $500,000 for the work of the Cancer Support Center in Homewood and Mokena. Organizers are looking for[Read More…]
‘Caroline, or Change’ performed at GSU this weekend
The Southland Area Theatre Ensemble will perform the musical “Caroline, or Change” Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts in University Park. The production, set in the early 1960s, focuses on a black maid working in the house of a Jewish family living in the[Read More…]
H-F ice arena supporters can help win NHL prize
Supporters of the Homewood-Flossmoor Ice Arena are looking for a few great stories and photos that can help win a $150,000 prize through the annual Kraft Hockeyville National Hockey League competition.
Potential sales tax for schools, library, parks approved in Homewood
The Homewood Village Board, at its Jan. 23 meeting, approved a 0.25 percent sales tax should the home rule referendum be approved by voters in March. The tax bump aims to help other taxing bodies in the village with limited abilities to increase revenue. The money would be distributed to[Read More…]
Lions Club pool passes on sale at reduced cost
Youngsters enjoy a dip in Lions Club Pool during the summer of 2016. Pool passes for the 2018 season are on sale now. (Chronicle file photo) Enjoyment at Lions Pool is months away, but the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has pool passes on sale at reduced rates. The specially priced[Read More…]
Auditions open to kids, teens for production of ‘Alice’
The 23 Miles South Theatre is hosting auditions for a modern retelling of the tale of Alice in Wonderland from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at St. Paul Church, 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood. The cast will be actors ages 8 to 17. Auditions will include reading[Read More…]
30th Annual Jazz Fest Feb. 16 at Prairie State College
Some of the area’s finest jazz musicians will be on hand to teach at Prairie State College’s annual jazz festival. (Provided photos) Prairie State College will present its 30th Annual Jazz Fest on Feb. 16 featuring top jazz artists. The program opens at 7:30 p.m. in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium[Read More…]
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