“Mr. and MissCast,” a night of cabaret entertainment with a twist, is set for Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Flossmoor Community Church Community House, 847 Hutchinson. While guests will recognize the musical selections from Broadway shows, including “Funny Girl,” “Rent,” “Avenue Q,” “Waitress” and others, the works will take on[Read More…]
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Homewood considers authorizing Queen of Hearts raffle for Glenwood Academy
A raffle that could potentially result in a seven-figure prize may be coming to Homewood. The Homewood village board is considering the village’s first Queen of Hearts raffle after a license request was made by Glenwood Academy. The raffle would be held at 5th Quarter and Pressroom Eatery at 18105[Read More…]
Suspect in custody after threats made against H-F High School
Flossmoor police have apprehended an individual who allegedly posted messages on multiple social media platforms on Saturday threatening violence at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Monday. “The suspect is currently in custody and charges are pending in connection with the threat,” police said in an email announcement. “This is an ongoing[Read More…]
Eight inducted into Homewood Hall of Fame
The humility of those honored was a theme of the Homewood Hall of Fame induction ceremony Oct. 14. This year’s eight honorees are Bill Frank, Jim Gannon, Rev. David Speerbrecker, the Tienstra family, and posthumous honorees Dr. Francis Wright, former village trustee, long-time dentist in town and Prairie State College[Read More…]
Dedicated gardeners honored with blue ribbons, beautification awards
Some may say it takes a “green thumb” but most gardeners know it takes serious dedication, hard work and lots of water to keep a garden spectacular enough to win a blue ribbon. The Homewood Beautification Committee awarded blue ribbons to nine homeowners for their outstanding gardening work that enhanced the[Read More…]
Celebrate the H-F Park District
Kids build bird houses at the Home Depot booth during the 2017 BBQ for the Troops event at Chevrolet of Homewood. The 2019 event will be Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Chronicle file photo) Chevrolet of Homewood staff will be firing up the grill from[Read More…]
Adults get a head start on Halloween with events tonight and Saturday
Halloween is not just for kids. Area adults will have their share of opportunities this weekend to celebrate the unofficial fall holiday. Saturday night’s fun at Grape & Grain, 18031 Dixie Highway, will start at 8 p.m. The Halloween Bash will feature live music provided by local rock band mainstay[Read More…]
Registration open for Underground Railroad tour
The history of the Underground Railroad in the south Chicago region will be presented in a two-hour Freedom Trail hike and lecture on Saturday, Nov. 10. Retired Governors State University Professor Larry McClellan, a noted authority on the Underground Railroad in northern Illinois, and Tom Shepherd of the Little Calumet[Read More…]
Adults get a head start on Halloween with events tonight and Saturday
Halloween is not just for kids. Area adults will have their share of opportunities this weekend to celebrate the unofficial fall holiday. Saturday night’s fun at Grape & Grain, 18031 Dixie Highway, will start at 8 p.m. The Halloween Bash will feature live music provided by local rock band mainstay[Read More…]
Parker Junior High runners end season strong
Parker Junior High runners competed in the final meet of the season. Wearing their school colors of blue and gold are, from left, Daija Brown in the white head band, Caroline Schoen is No. 1513, and Haley Trojan is No. 1515. (Provided photos by Scott Schoen) The Parker cross-country boys and girls teams[Read More…]
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