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…]
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IPO Maestro Stilian Kirov named Conductor of the Year
Maestro Stilian Kirov, Gibb Music Director of Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, has been named 2026 Conductor of the Year (Professional) by the Illinois Council of Orchestras. Kirov has been the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s (IPO) Gibb Music Director since the orchestra’s 2017–2018 season. “I am deeply honored to be named Conductor of[Read More…]
04.08.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Read, Play, & Grow!: A Storytime for Babies and Toddlers. Meet in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for fun activities that help develop early literacy skills for babies and toddlers. Register here. Homeschoolers Study Group. Homeschool teens can meet in The[Read More…]
03.14.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
IPO: Four Seasons. The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and Dvorak’s “Serenade in E-major, Opus 22” featuring Esme Arias-Kim on violin at 7:30 p.m. in Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 West College Drive, Palos Heights. Click here to purchase tickets. Flapjacks and Forest Games. Learn how maple[Read More…]
Two H-F musicians selected for IPO’s Rising Stars concert March 22
Two Homewood-Flossmoor High School musicians have been selected to perform in the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s Rising Stars program. Annie Ford of Flossmoor and Sophia McManus of Homewood, both seniors, will perform pieces during the program at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra to give AI a try
The newest addition to the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) didn’t have to audition for its role with the organization. In fact, the orchestra’s leadership thinks it has definite promise. AI (artificial intelligence) will be joining the orchestra this year, courtesy of a grant the IPO was awarded by the Open[Read More…]
IPO receives local tourism grant to promote Valentine’s Day event
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra recently received a $3,500 Local Tourism Grant from Visit Chicago Southland to promote the orchestra’s 2026 Valentine’s Day concert package, “Eat, Stay and Hear Them Play.” The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive in[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra awarded $40K Grant from OpenAI Foundation’s People-First AI Fund
OpenAI Foundation announced on Dec. 3 the first recipients from its People-First AI Fund, a multi-million-dollar investment in community-based nonprofits working to strengthen local communities and expand the opportunity of artificial intelligence. Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra the only professional orchestra to be awarded a grant. AI has been a red-hot topic[Read More…]
Trinity Christian College closure leaves IPO home venue uncertain
Trinity Christian College announced early Tuesday, Nov. 4, that the 2025-2026 school year will be its last. In addition to the students, staff and faculty affected by the closure, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra could have to find a new home. Trinity’s Ozinga Chapel in Palos Heights has been IPO’s primary[Read More…]
New location, more music at 5th annual Chamber Night
Chamber Night was created in 2021 as a way to help bring people to downtown Flossmoor and support local businesses that were struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. The same mission continues this year as the Thursday, July 24, event moves to the village’s south side business district. The downtown streetscape[Read More…]
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