Robert “Russ” Bensley of Flossmoor, an Emmy Award winning newsman and longtime producer who worked with Walter Cronkite at CBS, died on Aug. 9. He was 92. Mr. Bensley’s long career in journalism spanned decades following his graduation from Northwestern University where he earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in[Read More…]
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Izaak Walton’s ‘Seasons’ calendar makes a comeback for 2022-23
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve is launching its fourth annual calendar photo competition, “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2023.” Last year, approximately 200 photos were entered into the competition for a spot on the calendar, “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2022,” showing the preserve in different months of the year. The new 12-month calendar will start with[Read More…]
State health department offers free COVID-19 rapid tests to K-12 public schools (free content)
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Wednesday, Aug. 10, it is providing a one-time bulk shipment of 1 million over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to K-12 public school districts outside of Chicago for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. The tests will be provided free of charge. The[Read More…]
Back to school sales tax holiday continues until Aug. 14 (free content)
Families shopping for back-to-school supplies will be able to benefit from the state’s sales tax holiday that continues until Aug. 14. The 10-day sales tax holiday is the first for Illinois in more than a decade. It was created to save families $50 million on school supplies and is part[Read More…]
State attorney general warns about fake bank website scam (free content)
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a warning last week regarding a new scam that looks to use fake bank websites to target consumers’ personal information. Scammers create the websites to make them look like a legitimate bank website to[Read More…]
Applications being accepted to fill PSC board vacancy
Residents of Prairie State College District 515 are invited to apply to fill a vacancy on the board following the resignation of Christopher Baikauskas. The person chosen for the position will serve out the rest of Baikauskas’ term until the next school board election on April 4, 2023. Candidates will[Read More…]
Franciscan Health 20th Classic Golf Outing is Aug. 15
The 20th Franciscan Health Classic will be held on Monday, Aug. 15, at Olympia Fields Country Club. Proceeds from this year’s event will help fund a new Medical Simulation Lab at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. Laurie Crosby, Franciscan Health Foundation executive director, said the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for[Read More…]
Flossmoor cancels National Night Out event
Provided News The Village of Flossmoor canceled its National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 2. In an online message to residents, organizers said the event was canceled out of “concern among law enforcement.” “The village places a high priority on providing safe, family-friendly events that bring us together as[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly to host ‘Reclaiming Our Wellness’ symposium at Prairie State (free content)
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced she will host “Reclaiming Our Wellness,” a symposium on Black women and girls from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. The event will focus on addressing eight domains of wellness for women: mental, environmental,[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate shots fired during attempted vehicle theft (free content)
A homeowner scared off two people he believed were trying to steal his vehicle. One of the offenders then fired several shots at him. Homewood police said the incident happened around 5:35 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1, on the 18500 block of Perth Avenue. The victim saw an unknown offender in[Read More…]
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