Specialty Physicians of Illinois has announced the dates and locations of its new COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Chicago Heights and Matteson. Reservations are required for both clinics offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to all adults age 18 and over. Individuals do not have to be Specialty Physicians of Illinois patients[Read More…]
Author: Provided News
FOUND: Police search for missing Homewood man (free content)
The missing Homewood man police were searching for has been found.
H-F High is site for COVID-19 vaccine event (free content)
Registrations are being accepted for the COVID-19 vaccination offered Tuesday, June 8, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. South Building, 999 S. Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. H-F is partnering with Walgreen’s to make the Pfizer vaccine available to anyone 12 and older. Two shots are required. The second shots will be given[Read More…]
Franciscan Health introduces a 30-day challenge: Do Good. Feel Good.
The past year has placed unprecedented stresses on everyone. In fact, the National Health Interview Survey from January revealed that four in 10 adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder, compared to one in 10 prior to the pandemic. When mental health takes a downturn, physical health can follow,[Read More…]
Buckle up this weekend as state plans ‘Border to Border’ seat belt enforcement to improve safety
The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies across the state are joining the national “Border to Border” campaign by increasing seat belt patrols and enforcement zones through Memorial Day. “Illinois has seen a decrease in traffic fatalities this year, but we need to continue diligently[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Classic golf fundraiser set for Aug. 16 at Olympia Fields Country Club
The 19th Franciscan Health Classic will be held on Monday, Aug. 16, at Olympia Fields County Club. The classic will be a salute to Franciscan Healthcare Heroes while raising funds to benefit Franciscan’s Community Health and Wellness Fund. “As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s classic shows our[Read More…]
County officials and suburban mayors push for homeowner relief
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently joined a coalition of suburban mayors and other local leaders to support the systemic reforms proposed in the Homeowner Relief and Community Recovery Act. The legislation, Senate Bill 1721, is intended to empower communities and local governments to transform vacant properties into homes[Read More…]
Nelson appoints Gina LoGalbo to Flossmoor village clerk position
Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson on Monday, May 17, appointed Gina A. LoGalbo to the vacant village clerk position. The appointment was confirmed by the village board. LoGalbo is a licensed and practicing attorney and works for the Cook County Bureau of Human Resources.
Rep. Davis hosts recycling event set on June 12
Area residents can get rid of old electronics, medicines and paper at a recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 12, sponsored by Illinois Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, at his district office, 1912 W. 174th Street in East Hazel Crest. COVID-19 safety rules will be in place[Read More…]
Illinois updates mask guidance to align with recent CDC recommendation for fully vaccinated people (free content)
Illinois will follow new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance and ease mask requirements for fully vaccinated people, according to an announcement on Monday. Last week, the CDC offered updated guidelines that allow fully vaccinated people to forego wearing masks in most situations. The agency still recommends that[Read More…]
Newsletter
