In recognition of April Food Day 2021, the Homewood Science Center is serving as a drop-off site Saturdays, April 3 and April 10, for non-expired cans and boxes of food. The drop-off time is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the science center’s location at 2018 Ridge Road in downtown[Read More…]
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Simms named chair of Southland Chamber board
Connie Simms has been selected the 2021 Board of Directors Chairperson for the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce (CSCC). Simms has been serving on the board since 2017 and on its executive board in 2020. Connie Simms She is the third female chair in the 36-year history of the chamber,[Read More…]
Preckwinkle endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials, advocates and an impacted business owner on Monday, March 29, to endorse the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA, HB 804), praising the bill for advancing equity and helping Illinois to mitigate climate change. Preckwinkle was joined by Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez, Cook[Read More…]
State health officials ramp up vaccinations as infections begin to rise again
After dropping steadily from a mid-November high numbers, the statewide COVID-19 positivity and hospitalization rates began to edge back up in recent days, causing concern among state health officials. To address a possible trend, officials announced on Friday the launch of Rapid Response Vaccination Teams to five counties and the[Read More…]
PSC Foundation breakfast April 7 features Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president
The Prairie State College Foundation’s Economic Forecast Breakfast on Wednesday, April 7, will feature Charles L. Evans, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. This year’s one-hour event, that helps raise funds for PSC scholarships, will begin at 8 a.m. and be conducted via Zoom.[Read More…]
Infant Jesus of Prague students go casual for Franciscan Health Foundation
Students at Infant Jesus of Prague School got to take a break from their school uniforms, and in turn, raised funds that will help COVID-19 patients recover from their illness at home. Infant Jesus of Prague Principal Charlotte Kelly, left, joins the school’s eighth grade leadership team in presenting a[Read More…]
Local environmental advocacy group to host community clean-up this weekend
South Suburbs for Greenspace over Concrete (SSGOC) is hosting a service weekend on March 27 and 28 to show the unified commitment of Homewood and Hazel Crest residents to protecting, preserving, and enhancing the beauty of the Southland. On Saturday, March 27, the group will be removing post-snow trash accumulation[Read More…]
Cook County announces $72.8 million rental and utility assistance for residents and landlords
Cook County officials announced on Thursday the launch of a $72.8 million rental and utility assistance program to help suburban Cook County residents experiencing financial and housing insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is funded by the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus COVID Relief legislation passed in late 2020. It pays[Read More…]
Spring forward, check smoke alarms
State Fire Marshal reminds Illinoisans to change clocks and batteries, test smoke alarms as Daylight Savings Time returns Sunday at 2 a.m. Daylight Savings Time returns, so it’s time to make sure clocks and other time devices move forward one hour. The time change is also a good time to[Read More…]
Kopec to be named Flossmoor fire chief
At Monday’s village board meeting, Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun will appoint Robert Kopec as the village’s next fire chief. The village board is expected to approve the appointment. Kopec will begin his new position April 5. He will take over from Interim Fire Chief Greg Berk, who has served since former[Read More…]
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