The Hidden Gem Half Marathon route through Flossmoor already has a reputation among runners for its shady stretches. The village is about to up the ante. Flossmoor is seeking volunteers to help with what is anticipated to be one of Illinois’ largest, single-day, volunteer-driven tree plantings from 8:30 to 11:30[Read More…]
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‘Mustang Saviors’ film at GSU on Friday
The Chicago Southland International Film Festival at Governors State University will present “Mustang Saviors,” a film by David Glossberg, on Friday, Oct 14. The movie will be a special screening in F1622 Amphitheater at 7:45 p.m. Glossberg, of Chicago, will be available for a question-and-answer session after the film is[Read More…]
New database shows property details, real estate sales
The Cook County Assessor’s Office released a new database that shows a greater level of detail than in the past for each property located in Cook County. A property owner can visit the assessor’s website, enter their property index number (PIN) or address, and obtain information such as the estimated[Read More…]
County Veterans Affairs launches Chicago Cook Technology Academy and Veteran-Owned Small Business Grants programs
Chicago Cook Technology Academy has partnered with Microsoft and National Able Network to offer a free seven-week program that provides veterans with critical career skills in the technology industry. Participants will be trained in cloud development or cloud administration and upon completion will have the opportunity to interview for full-time positions[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Foundation Gala set for Oct. 29 at Field Museum
After cancelling in 2020 due to COVID-19 and hosting a virtual event last year, the Franciscan Health Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the annual gala, in-person, at The Field Museum in Chicago. The Franciscan Health Foundation Gala will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday,[Read More…]
Winning photos selected for Izaak Walton’s 2023 calendar
The lavish sunsets, the beautiful greenery and nature alive in the environment will be well represented in the 2023 calendar presented by the Izaak Walton Nature Preserve. The top photos for each month, as well as the front and back covers have been selected. The winners are: January: “Wintery Glow”[Read More…]
Volunteers mark October as Friends of the Flossmoor Library month
The Friends of Flossmoor Library is marking October as Friends of the Library month, in addition to celebrating the 16th annual observance of National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 16 to 22. National Friends of Libraries Week is coordinated by United for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association[Read More…]
Applications for the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot open Thursday
The Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot will be opening its application portal Thursday, Oct. 6. Eligible Cook County residents will be able to apply for the pilot by visiting promisepilot.cookcountyil.gov. The application portal will remain open until Oct. 21. There is no benefit to applying early; after the application[Read More…]
Red Cross seeks help responding to Hurricane Ian devastation
The American Red Cross is working tirelessly to help people devastated by Hurricane Ian. Many communities are unrecognizable after the storm and volunteers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia are helping those affected and will be helping them recover for weeks and months to come. “People’s lives[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Diaper Drive begins Oct. 3
One in three Illinois families struggle with diaper needs. Many parents are forced to choose between purchasing food for their family or diapers to keep their little ones clean and healthy. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields seeks to ease this crisis that impacts many parents in Chicago’s Southland. Its annual Diaper[Read More…]
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