The National Association of Counties presented Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller with an achievement award for her work developing CPR and AED programs for Cook County employees and expanded programs in communities. Miller represents Cook County’s 6th District, including Homewood and Flossmoor. She was honored at the county association’s annual[Read More…]
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Virtual information session Tuesday on new behavioral health unit, changes to maternal health services at South Suburban Hospital
The public is invited to join a virtual session on Tuesday, July 26, to hear leaders of Advocate Aurora Health discuss pending changes at South Suburban Hospital, 17800 Kedzie Ave., Hazel Crest, including construction of a new state-of-the-art inpatient behavioral health unit and the dissolution of its labor and delivery[Read More…]
New Franciscan Health CEO installed at missioning ceremony
Raymond Grady was officially recognized and installed as Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and South Suburban Chicago Division president and chief executive officer at a Missioning Ceremony presided by Franciscan Alliance Inc. chairwoman Sister Jane Marie Klein. The hospital’s St. James Chapel in Olympia Fields was the setting for the ceremony[Read More…]
GSU to host film fest with social justice focus
Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) presented by Governors State University (GSU) is hosting its inaugural Summer Showcase event on July 29. This year’s event will celebrate filmmakers who have chosen to highlight social justice issues through cinema. Presented in collaboration with the university’s Social Justice Initiative (SJI), led by Dr. Phyllis West,[Read More…]
Public meeting July 28 on development new statewide electric vehicle infrastructure plan
The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a virtual public meeting on July 28 to provide information and get feedback on the development of the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan, the latest in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s efforts to have one million electric vehicles registered in Illinois by 2030. Click[Read More…]
GSU partners with SIU on combined BA/JD degree program
Students at Governors State University will be eligible for law school admission at Southern Illinois University through a new 3 + 3 partnership between the two institutions. The agreement, approved in June, also creates a way to diversify the student body at the SIU law school that over time will[Read More…]
Linda Hansen selected to new Marian Catholic High VP position
Marian Catholic High School has selected Linda Hansen as vice president of Ministry and Mission. She is the first person to hold the position and was selected from a national search. The school, a Catholic institution led by the Dominican Sisters order, places special emphasis on the education of the[Read More…]
‘Waldo’ is coming to Homewood, bringing summer fun and boosting local shops
Where’s Waldo? This summer, you’ll be looking for him in Homewood. The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 15 local businesses throughout the community during July. This year is the 10th anniversary of Find Waldo Local, a summer vacation activity designed to help[Read More…]
Illinois Family Relief Plan to begin July 1
Beginning tomorrow, the Illinois Family Relief Plan will go into effect to provide relief on grocery tax, gas tax and property taxes. The plan totals an estimated $1.83 billion in relief, including income and property tax rebates and a temporary cut in several sales taxes. The Family Relief Plan includes several tax[Read More…]
New President and CEO Named at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
Franciscan Alliance’s Board of Trustees has named Raymond Grady as the new president and chief executive officer of Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and its South Suburban Chicago Division. He will begin his duties in Olympia Fields on July 18. “Ray Grady is a seasoned healthcare executive and strategic leader who[Read More…]
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