Marian Catholic High School will hold an Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, at the school, 700 Ashland Ave., Chicago Heights. The event is especially intended for prospective seventh and eighth grade students and parents who are considering choosing Marian Catholic for their children’s[Read More…]
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New south suburban economic development org aims to spur growth
The Southland Development Authority (SDA), a new vehicle designed to grow the economy in the South Suburbs, officially launched on Wednesday, Nov. 13. SDA is a next-generation economic development initiative designed to promote the large scale investments needed to propel the region forward. It is the result of work done[Read More…]
Illinois Conservation Foundation accepting applications for 2020 Conservation Achievement Scholarships
Applications are being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) for the 2020 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program.
H-F students stage ‘Mamma Mia!’ Friday and Saturday
H-F Theatre presents “Mama Mia!” at 7 p.m. Fridayand Saturday in the Mall Auditorium. (Provided photo)
Prairie State College hosting diversity business procurement event Nov. 19
Prairie State College is hosting a Diversity Business Procurement event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The program will feature breakfast, information sessions, a luncheon and networking. The event will be in the Conference Center of the college’s main campus, 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. [Read More…]
State Rep. Jones to hold mental health workshop to raise awareness of symptoms, treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
In an ongoing effort to support mental health care in Illinois, Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is holding an Alzheimer’s workshop with mental health experts from the South Holland Memory Care Community. The event is on Monday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Lynwood/Glenwood Public Library at[Read More…]
Former Homewood woman wins Glenwood Academy Queen of Hearts raffle
A winning card was drawn in last week’s Queen of Hearts Raffle, a fundraiser that supports Glenwood Academy. Sheila Rinearson, a Homewood native and current resident of Clearwater, Florida, was presented with a pre-tax check for $27,910 by Mary Hollie, Glenwood Academy President and CEO.
Local political group assists Virginia Dems with campaign
A standing-room-only crowd recently gathered at the Copper Still in Homewood to support two candidates whom they’ve never met — in fact, they are not even from Illinois. The event was a first for the newly-formed Sister District Project South Suburbs. The goal: To turn states blue by winning carefully-targeted[Read More…]
Check smoke alarms Sunday during Daylight Saving Time
With Daylight Saving Time coming up this weekend, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds residents that it’s the best time to test and replace the batteries in their home smoke alarms. Smoke detectors can only protect you and your family if they are in good condition [Read More…]
Vicki and Ryan Stevenson join eXp Realty as HF Homes
Vicki and Ryan Stevenson announced Tuesday that they have joined eXp Realty, the largest residential real estate brokerage by geography in North America. The Stevensons are joining as the HF Homes team. HF Homes focuses on real estate in the Homewood and Flossmoor communities and immediate surrounding area. Ryan[Read More…]