Governors State University and South Suburban College are among organizations receiving state workforce development funding. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced this week that $20 million would be distributed among 44 community-based organizations to provided training and wrap-around services that will bolster equitable workforce recovery for those struggling to gain meaningful employment. [Read More…]
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Metra makes changes to Electric Line schedule effective May 23
Metra will introduce a new Metra Electric Line schedule on May 23 that adds some express service and makes a variety of other modifications to reflect actual operating conditions and to accommodate rehabilitation work on the 147th St./Sibley Station.The changes include: A new inbound Train 710 will depart from University[Read More…]
District 153 musicians premiere two new works at band concert
It was a first! The District 153 bands gave world premiere performances of two pieces written by area composer Heather Hoefle during the bands’ concert May 3 at James Hart School. “Squirrel Monkeys” and “Middle Schooled” were the two new pieces written by Hoefle, a band director for the district’s 5th[Read More…]
State to continue coverage of abortions in healthcare programs if Roe is overturned
In the second week of Women’s Health Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) today affirmed its commitment to covering abortion care for all Medicaid customers in the state of Illinois. As a freedom of choice state, Illinois is one of only[Read More…]
Leapfrog awards University of Chicago Medical Center 21st consecutive ‘A’ for hospital safety
Independent national watchdog The Leapfrog Group has awarded the University of Chicago Medical Center its 21st “A” grade in hospital safety, making it one of only 22 health providers in the U.S. to have maintained the top score over the past 10 years. The number of hospitals earning Leapfrog’s top Hospital Safety Grade has[Read More…]
Braun to present Flossmoor Veterans Memorial program May 12
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. (FVM) President Paul Braun will present “Honoring Flossmoor Veterans Past and Future” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, via video conferencing program Zoom. The 45-minute program will be presented by Braun and members of the FVM board of directors and steering committee. The presentation is[Read More…]
UChicago Medicine invests $607 million in community benefits for South Side and Southland
The University of Chicago Medicine contributed $606.9 million in benefits and services to residents of the South Side and Southland areas in fiscal 2021, according to the latest annual report that outlines the academic health system’s investments in and support of the community. The total investment includes $520.4 million from[Read More…]
County, transit partners celebrate anniversary of Fair Transit South Cook Program
County officials and representatives from Metra, Pace and Regional Transit Authority today to announce year-one results of the Fair Transit South Cook pilot project with the release of the Fair Transit South Cook annual report and to discuss goals for the final two years of the program. Fair Transit South[Read More…]
Governors State in-person commencement returns on May 14
For the first time in three years, Governors State University (GSU) is hosting an in-person commencement ceremony on May 14 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The two-part event will be marked by new leaders and traditions. Nearly 1,000 graduates will be honored during the morning and afternoon ceremonies, which[Read More…]
First 2022 Walk of Hope set for May 22 in Mokena
The first of two Walk of Hope 2022 fundraisers for the Cancer Support Center will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, at Yunker Park, 10824 W. LaPorte Road in Mokena. The Cancer Support Center expanded its services from its Homewood location to Mokena to better serve residents of[Read More…]
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