Runners, walkers and supporters will gather Sunday, Sept. 17, for the 8th annual Homewood Schools Fund Run. The race, hosted by Foundation 153, raises money for programs and school initiatives that are not paid for through the school budget.
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Singers invited to audition with Grande Prairie Singers
The Grande Prairie Singers will hold open auditions for all new singers on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Church, 266 Somonauk in Park Forest. Now in its fifth decade, the group will open its season with a Christmas-themed concert on Dec. 10, at St.[Read More…]
Rabid bat found in downtown Homewood
A rabid bat was found in downtown Homewood on Aug. 23, according to an alert posted by Donna Alexander, administrator of Cook County Animal and Rabies Control. The bat, found in the 1900 block of Ridge Road, was determined to be rabid by the Illinois State Public Health Laboratory, she[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center sets Fall Walk of Hope for Oct. 1
“Be a Super Hero” is the theme for the Oct. 1 Cancer Support Center’s Fall Walk of Hope. The annual fundraiser supports the center’s programs and resources, which are provided at no charge to anyone living with a cancer diagnosis, as well as to their loved ones. The goal this[Read More…]
H-F Foundation sponsors golf outing on Sept. 15
It’s a golf, dinner and the Homewood-Flossmoor High School homecoming football game extravaganza on Sept. 15 for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Money raised from the event supports activities and equipment for the high school’s various student organizations. In 2016-17, the foundation gave $20,000 in grants to support[Read More…]
New squad car cameras allow remote viewing of police activity
Flossmoor police officials will soon be able to monitor traffic stops and other activity on camera, and in real time. Following this week’s approval of new squad car camera systems, remote viewing of law enforcement activity will be possible at Flossmoor’s police station. Village board members, at the Aug. 21[Read More…]
Electronics recycling offered at Homewood village hall on Saturday, other services scheduled in coming weeks
Homewood officials announced this week that several popular services for residents are scheduled for coming weeks, including paper shredding, electronics recycling, prescription drug disposal and branch chipping. Electronics recycling, 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 26. Computers, printers, monitors, cell phones, CD drives, server equipment and peripherals will be accepted.[Read More…]
Artist Walk produces ‘Private Lives’ to honor late founder
The third production by Artists Walk Theater will serve two purposes, according to its director, Andy Leahy. It is intended to be a welcome diversion from difficult times, and it will be a tribute to the late founder of the theater company, David Boettcher.
Flossmoor nixes license request for proposed restaurant with gambling plans
A split village board Monday rejected the latest proposal for a restaurant/bar in Flossmoor that would include video gambling machines. Trustees were divided, with three voting in favor of a liquor license for Lucky Dog, a chain of restaurants, bars, convenience stores, coin-operated laundries and truck stops throughout the Midwest.[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Band part of opening ceremonies at Sox game Aug. 26
The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band, a seven-time Bands of America Grand National Champion and Class 3A State Champion for 37 consecutive years, will open the Chicago White Sox game on Saturday, Aug. 26, by performing the Star Spangled Banner from center field. It is also Star Wars Night[Read More…]
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