The Homewood Science Center is offering four summer camps for kids in July and August. EC STEM Camp with PopUp Science @Home for kids ages 5-8 will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 12, 13, 14 and 15. Teachers Tikia Cross and Kim Brunson will help young learners go[Read More…]
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Drama Group presents virtual performance of ‘Keeley and Du’
The Drama Group presents its final 2020-21 season production, “Keely and Du” as a virtual staged reading opening Friday, July 9, with performances over two weekends. “Keely and Du,” a 1994 nominee for a Pulitzer Prize, focuses on abortion rights. Du is a right-to-life activist and Keely is a rape[Read More…]
H-F Theatre’s spring musical to stream as digital movie
“Ranked,” the 2021 spring musical production at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, is now available for viewing at home or on a larger stage at Irwin Park. The pandemic dashed any hopes of a live performance, so H-F High did the next best thing and videotaped the production. The digital movie will[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center offers Science Café virtual sessions for junior high students
The Homewood Science Center is offering a way for junior high students to expand their interest in science through its Summer Science Cafes on Tuesdays, July 6 and July 13. These free programs have students join a Google Meets virtual session led by University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular[Read More…]
South Suburban College drive-thru testing site now offers Johnson & Johnson vaccinations (free content)
The South Suburban College drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now offering Johnson & Johnson vaccinations. The one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is available for individuals ages 18 years and older. Vaccination is available three days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and testing[Read More…]
Three students awarded first Syvia Tillman Memorial Scholarship
In retirement, Syvia Tillman of Homewood became active in the League of Women Voters and devoted nearly 20 years of her life to supporting and protecting the right to vote. Now the Homewood-Flossmoor Area League of Women Voters has created a scholarship in her memory and selected three students to[Read More…]
Emergency preparedness: Make plans to protect pets
As Pet Preparedness Month comes to a close, the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) as well as the County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) are sharing tips and information on ways to keep pets safe and help residents prepare for emergencies. “Don’t wait[Read More…]
Preliminary FY2022 budget forecasts $121M deficit, 70% less than this year
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle released on Thursday, June 24, the preliminary forecast for the County’s Fiscal Year 2022 showing a projected gap of approximately $121.4 million, a sharp decline from the nearly $410 million projected gap in FY2021. A combination of rebounding revenues, Federal relief and prudent financial[Read More…]
Franciscan Health earns heart attack treatment award
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ Myocardial Infarction Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2021. Franciscan Health is one of only 212 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Franciscan Health’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard[Read More…]
Metra plans service enhancements as ridership returns from pandemic
With ridership steadily increasing from pandemic lows, Metra announced June 9 it will be adding service to all lines starting in July and will introduce enhanced pilot schedules on four lines with more off-peak options to meet the post-COVID needs of riders. From a pandemic low of 3% of normal[Read More…]
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