Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Wednesday that the entire state will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan beginning Friday, May 14. The Bridge Phase will allow for expanded capacity limits for businesses and gatherings before the state moves to a full reopening in Phase 5.[Read More…]
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Dixie Highway resurfacing project underway
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that resurfacing of Dixie Highway from Chicago Road (Illinois 1) in Chicago Heights to 183rd Street in Homewood, passing through Flossmoor, will require daily, intermittent lane closures that began Monday, May 3. The $3.1 million project consists of resurfacing the 3.5-mile stretch of Dixie[Read More…]
H-F students win eight awards at journalism contest
Five Homewood-Flossmoor High School students won eight awards in the annual IHSA Journalism Sectional. Winners in the virtual competition, held April 10 were: Emma Murphy won first place in newspaper design and third place in headline writing. Faith Lee won second place in feature writing and fifth place in copy[Read More…]
Commissioner Miller’s visit to Homewood restaurant marks Small Business Week
On Wednesday, May 5, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller will be at Homewood’s Cilantro Cocina Mexicana, 18755 Dixie Highway, from 5 to 7 p.m. to mark Small Business Week and help give a spotlight to a local business. Miller represents the 6th District on the Cook County Board that includes[Read More…]
State announces extension of federal Real ID deadline to 2023
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding the public that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023. With the extended federal deadline of REAL ID, current Illinois driver’s licenses and ID cards will continue to be accepted at[Read More…]
Equity driven healthcare Reform legislation goes into effect immediately (free content)
On Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Health Care and Human Services Reform Act into law. The Illinois Health Care and Human Services Reform Act, HB 158, takes effect immediately. The legislation, which represents the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ healthcare pillar, addresses health inequities and obstacles, establishes new programs,[Read More…]
South Suburban College vaccination site now open for walk-ins (free content)
Cook County’s mass vaccination site at South Suburban College’s gymnasium is now open for walk-in service. Anyone 16 or older may get vaccinated between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No special residency, preregistration nor appointments are required. Anyone ages 16 and 17 should be accompanied by a[Read More…]
Metra to expand Electric Line schedule starting May 10 (free content)
Metra announced on Wednesday that trains will be added to both weekday and weekend Electric Line schedules beginning Monday, May 10. Metra is adding four trains to Electric Line’s weekday schedule, four trains to the weekend schedule, and adjusting the schedules and/or stopping patterns of seven additional trains. These changes[Read More…]
Franciscan Health launches new interventional/catheterization lab at Olympia Fields campus
Heart and vascular patients have access to state-of-the-art treatment with the addition of a new interventional/catheterization lab at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. Staff gathered in person and virtually for a blessing on April 22, with Franciscan Health Olympia Fields President and CEO Allan M. Spooner thanking those who had a[Read More…]
UChicago Medicine’s community benefit investment totals $567.1 million in fiscal 2020
The University of Chicago Medicine provided $567.1 million in benefits and services to the South Side community in fiscal 2020, according to its annual Community Benefit Report. This investment represents a 9.2% increase over fiscal 2019 ($519.5 million) and includes uncompensated care, charity services, unrecoverable patient debt, medical education and research[Read More…]
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