Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with four times the average number occurring, according to the state fire marshal’s office. Ranges and cook-tops account for almost three out of every five home fires reported involving cooking, with ovens accounting for 13% of those fires. According[Read More…]
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State health officials recommend COVID-19 booster for everyone who is eligible (free content)
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), following the Food and Drug Administration’s decision to open COVID-19 booster shots to all, is recommending anyone 18 years and older get a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose six months after receiving their second Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, or two months after receiving the[Read More…]
Drop off Toys for Tots at Homewood office
The Edward Jones office at 18735 Dixie Highway in Homewood is serving as a drop-off site for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots holiday collection. In 2020, more than 79,000 children in Chicago received a gift through the program. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the[Read More…]
IDOT announces improved road conditions map to help travelers this winter (free content)
With winter bearing down and snow starting to appear in the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation is debuting an improved winter road conditions map on its popular Getting Around Illinois website. Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman suggests motorists bookmark the site. “Illinois winters are notorious for changing quickly and[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Foundation invites at-home viewing of virtual gala and online auction from Field Museum
Formal dress is optional, and you won’t have to worry about traffic or parking, as the Franciscan Health Foundations of Northern Indiana and South Suburban Chicago invite the public to participate in the “Make History and Make A Difference Virtual Gala.” The virtual fundraiser will broadcast from The Field Museum[Read More…]
IPO performs Bach and Beethoven at Saturday’s concert
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Bach’s “Sinfonia Concertante for Winds” by Bach and “Symphony No. 8” by Beethoven at its 7:30 p.m. concert Saturday, Nov. 13. The performance will feature four orchestra principals – Naomi Bensdorf Frisch on oboe, Trevor O’Riordan on clarinet, Erin Kozakis on bassoon and Lee[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans Memorial group provides support for veterans
In keeping with “the spirit of purpose, respect, and kinship” found in its mission statement, Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial, Inc. (FVM) is partnering with the village of Flossmoor to support the residents of Manteno Veterans’ Home. On Nov. 11 and 12, residents may drop off personal care and snack items for[Read More…]
South suburban singers ready to lift voices again
After more than a year and a half of absence, members of South Holland Master Chorale announce their return to active singing and are preparing for upcoming holiday performances, including a 4 p.m. performance Sunday, Dec. 5, at St. Joseph Church, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. The chorale will be[Read More…]
Joyce encourages people to write letters to heroic residents in veterans’ homes (free content)
As Veterans Day approaches, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is asking residents to write friendly, encouraging letters in an effort to thank our heroes in veterans’ homes across the state. “Veterans Day is a time to honor the brave American men and women who have served our country,” Joyce said.[Read More…]
New state law seeks to close vaccination exemption misuse
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law clarifying the legislative intent of the Health Care Right of Conscience Act so that it cannot be abused or misinterpreted to jeopardize workplace safety through inappropriate vaccination refusal. The amendment to the act will ensure the long tradition of vaccine requirements by employers can[Read More…]
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