On April 6, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced his support for legislation before the Illinois General Assembly that would require auto manufacturers to create a recovery hotline to help law enforcement quickly track stolen vehicles. The inability of law enforcement to access tracking information in real time after[Read More…]
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1 injured, 1 apprehended in Homewood shooting Sunday
A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting incident shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, April 10, according to Homewood police. Officers found the victim, 40, in the vicinity of Hillview Road and Poplar Avenue. He was transported to the hospital. A second man, 35, was taken into custody as part[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center’s spring gala is April 22
The Cancer Support Center’s 2022 spring gala, with a theme of “Casablanca,” will be Friday, April 22, at Olympia Fields Country Club. Guests are invited to the full program, including dinner, or the after-party with entertainment and a casino. The gala is one of the Cancer Support Center’s signature events[Read More…]
Flossmoor event Saturday welcomes new residents
The Village of Flossmoor is hosting a special event from 4 until 6 p.m. Saturday, April 9, to welcome its newest residents to the community. The New Resident Day event at the Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will be a special get-together for the 200 residents who moved into[Read More…]
County seeks input from residents on transit policy and projects
Cook County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is seeking input from residents on the County’s first-of-its-kind transit plan. DoTH launched a survey this morning to get feedback on whether residents’ transit needs are adequately represented in planning process. Residents can take the survey at online. The survey is open[Read More…]
Blood drive April 23 and 24
Versiti Blood Centers is hosting a blood drive April 23 and 24 in honor of Kristin Arielle Oliver, a cancer patient who died in 2020. The blood drive will be from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, at Sgt.[Read More…]
State announces $309 million program to assist homeowners affected by COVID-19
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced Wednesday, March 30, that the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) will open on April 11 to help homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgage payments and related housing expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May[Read More…]
More than $150 million available for utility assistance
State officials are encouraging families in need to apply for $150 million in utility bill assistance through the Help Illinois Families Program. All families who meet the criteria and provide required documentation are eligible to receive utility bill assistance for natural gas, propane, and electricity through the Low-Income Home Energy[Read More…]
State to close COVID-19 testing, vaccination sites March 31
In response to what it said is a sharp drop in demand, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Friday, March 25, that it will discontinue COVID-19 testing services at the 10 community-based testing sites, including the one at South Suburban College in South Holland, effective March 31.[Read More…]
Grant is helping fund marketing for GSU electric vehicles event
The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau (CSCVB) awarded a $3,960 grant to the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation to market and promote their Earth Day event, Reimagining Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry. The networking event will be held April 22 at Governors State University. Coming on the heels of Gov.[Read More…]
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