A job fair for teens and young adults will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 13, at the media center at Rich South High School, 5000 Sauk Trail in Richton Park. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., is organizing the event as her sixth Youth Job[Read More…]
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$14.3 million in federal health funding shared by two local agencies
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., announced three federal grants totaling $14.3 million have been awarded to care agencies in the 2nd Congressional District. Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness Center, based in Olympia Fields, was awarded two federal grants totaling $12.1 million and Harvey-based Family Christian Health Center was awarded[Read More…]
DeLuca pushes South Suburban Airport funding bill
Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, attended a hearing of the House Appropriations-Capital Committee March 14 to advocate for funding of the South Suburban Airport. Rep. Anthony DeLuca, center, addressed the Illinois House Appropriations-Capital Committee on the need for funding for a third airport. He was joined by Reggie Greenwood,[Read More…]
Hutchinson teaming with assessor on reforms to property tax system
With property tax bills continuing to climb, Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) is working with newly elected Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi on a set of reforms to Illinois’ antiquated property tax system. Hutchinson introduced Senate Bill 1379, a comprehensive set of reforms to Cook County’s property tax system. It[Read More…]
Diversity Dinners set for April 13
The 22nd annual Diversity Dinners event will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Rich South High School. At this year’s buffet dinner, Troy Cicero of MulticultuReal Communications will facilitate discussions with the theme, “Let’s Continue the Conversation.” With Cicero’s guidance, the evening will invoke meaningful, informed and[Read More…]
Local interfaith group decries New Zealand mosque shooting
The South-West Interfaith Team of Greater Chicago (SWIFT) issued a statement Friday in response to the shootings that killed 50 people at two mosques in New Zealand. The suspected shooter reportedly issued an Islamophobic manifesto prior to the attack. SWIFT is an interfaith 18- member organization of Christian, Muslim and[Read More…]
Southland Smiles to host Dentistry from the Heart free service on Saturday
On Saturday, March 9, area residents who have difficulty affording dental care will have an opportunity for a free visit to the dentist. Southland Smiles, 19815 Governors Highway in Flossmoor, in partnership with non-profit organization Dentistry from the Heart, will offer teeth cleanings, fillings and other treatments. This will be[Read More…]
Friar will speak at Lenten mission March 10 and 11
Brother Casey Cole will be the guest speaker for the St. Joseph Church Lenten Mission at 7 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, March 10 and 11, at the church, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Cole is the creator of two YouTube channels, is a noted speaker on evangelization and vocations,[Read More…]
Creole Stomp Set for Fat Tuesday Show
Creole Stomp returns to Theatre at the Center for one performance on Fat Tuesday, March 5. The performance will be filled with a mix of contemporary blues, swamp pop, and traditional Cajun and zydeco dance tunes.
Metra Electric customers to get 15 percent discount on April Monthly Pass
Customers of the Metra Electric Line will receive a 15 percent discount on their April Monthly Pass as compensation for a number of service disruptions in recent weeks – including all or part of six days without any service – caused by unusually severe weather conditions and damage from the[Read More…]