Paintings by Art Jackson make up the second installation of The Prairie State College (PSC) Art Showcase at Wind Creek Chicago Southland opening Oct. 1. Jackson is an artist and former PSC Director of Public Safety. The ongoing series highlights the talent of PSC students, alums, and residents of Community[Read More…]
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Walk of Hope fundraiser is Oct. 12
Walkers can register for the annual Cancer Support Center’s Walk of Hope fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 12. The Pink-A-Boo Walk celebration will be in a beautiful fall setting in Irwin Park, Highland Avenue and Ridge Road in Homewood. Supporters can choose two routes – 1 mile or 5K. Both routes[Read More…]
09.28.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Good Neighbor Open House. The culmination of Good Neighbor Week sponsored by the Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will be an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. from 6-8 p.m. Beer, Books and Bourbon. The Thornton Distilling Co., 400 E. Margaret St. in Thornton,[Read More…]
09.27.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Food Drive. The Parish of St. John Neumann is sponsoring a food drive from 9 to 11 a.m. to benefit Catholic Charities. Canned goods, dry cereal, soups and other non-perishable food items can be dropped off in the parish parking lot at 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Recyclepalooza. Area residents can drop[Read More…]
Racquet club fitness center closes while new equipment is installed
The H-F Racquet & Fitness Club asks guests to take a break Thursday and Friday, Oct. 2 and 3. The club will close its Fitness Center as staff works on deliveries of new equipment. The center will reopen on Saturday, Oct. 4, and staff will help guests acclimate to the[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields to conduct perinatal loss remembrance service
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is offering comfort and support to families who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or newborn with a memorial service. The Little Angels Memorial Service will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Assumption Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 19500 S. Cottage Grove[Read More…]
D161 approves 2025-26 budget
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education voted to adopt a budget for the 2025-26 school year at the Sept. 22 budget hearing and board meeting. The budget of approximately $49.1 million is very similar to the one the board approved last year. Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella credited the[Read More…]
Homewood Police Chief runs her first Hidden Gem
Homewood Police Chief Denise McGrath is not new to running marathons, yet she’d never run in the race closest to home until Sept. 6 when she ran her first Hidden Gem Half Marathon. Having many other races under her belt, McGrath did not have any specific expectation for this race.[Read More…]
Local residents report sightings of ICE agents in Homewood, Glenwood
Several local residents posted reports on social media that possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were seen in Homewood and Glenwood between about noon and 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25. One report included a photo showing a masked man dressed similarly to what ICE agents wore in other media reports[Read More…]
South Holland Master Chorale sets 2 October concerts
The South Holland Master Chorale will perform Oct. 5 in Tinley Park and Oct. 12 in Homewood as it kicks off its 2025-26 season. The 60-member chorale, including several singers from Homewood, is under direction of Philip J. Bauman. The concerts feature contemporary sacred and secular works. The Sunday performances[Read More…]
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