Three local Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants are helping the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Parents Association raise money for its annual scholarship fund. Dunkin’ Donuts at 17579 Halsted St. and 2353 W. 183rd St. in Homewood or 431 W. 14th St. in Chicago Heights, will donate 5 percent of the total purchase to[Read More…]
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The Drama Group presents ‘Wait Until Dark’
The Drama Group is presenting “Wait Until Dark,” a thriller that is filled with suspense as two con men find themselves up against a blind woman. The show, featuring Geoffrey Purvis of Homewood, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 22 and 23 and again Sept. 29[Read More…]
JB Pritzker ‘meet and greet’ Monday in Homewood
Gubernatorial candidate JB Pritzker will be meeting residents at a meet and greet event at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, at Grape & Grain, 18031 Dixie Highway in Homewood.
Homewood’s 23 Miles South sets auditions for holiday play
Homewood’s new theater company, 23 Miles South, is hosting auditions from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 25 and 26, at St. Paul Community Church for its holiday production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Roles are available for six women, four men and several children, as[Read More…]
DeLorean is on hand for dedication of new Flossmoor downtown clocks
Believe it or not, Flossmoor’s downtown clocks had their own “Back to the Future” moment more than 35 years ago. Mayor Paul Braun said the timepieces in Flossmoor’s clock tower were rendered inoperable during a 1981 thunderstorm.
Homewood Fall Fest and Chili Cook-Off to feature ‘Pets on Parade’ benefit auction
Fall is chili time, and that means it’s time to taste the best chili area chefs can concoct. Homewood 16th annual Homewood Fall Fest will take place on Martin Avenue in downtown Homewood from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Labor of Love: Siam Thai Restaurant
Noi Monaikul majored in science in college and had plans to go into nursing, but her love of cooking sent her in another direction. (The fourth of four stories in honor of Labor Day)
Bottle & Bottega’s ‘au naturel’ painting party benefits prostate cancer research
To mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Bottle & Bottega, 2009 Ridge Road in Homewood, is hosting a male nude model paint night Friday, Sept. 15, to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). The model will be at the 7 to 10 p.m. party as a way “to take ladies’ night[Read More…]
Homewood to consider selling land to developers
At their regular board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 12, Homewood trustees will consider selling three parcels of land at the northwest corner of Halsted and 175th streets that would enable redevelopment of the property. Two developers are involved in the purchase. One developer, GMX, plans to build restaurants on the site. [Read More…]
Labor of Love: Masters Plus Tutoring
MASTERs Plus Tutoring Program, at 18354 Governors Highway in Cherry Creek Plaza, came from Zena Smith’s experiences helping others. (The third of four stories in honor of Labor Day)
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