The South-West Interfaith Team of Greater Chicago (SWIFT) issued a statement Friday in response to the shootings that killed 50 people at two mosques in New Zealand. The suspected shooter reportedly issued an Islamophobic manifesto prior to the attack. SWIFT is an interfaith 18- member organization of Christian, Muslim and[Read More…]
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Southland Smiles to host Dentistry from the Heart free service on Saturday
On Saturday, March 9, area residents who have difficulty affording dental care will have an opportunity for a free visit to the dentist. Southland Smiles, 19815 Governors Highway in Flossmoor, in partnership with non-profit organization Dentistry from the Heart, will offer teeth cleanings, fillings and other treatments. This will be[Read More…]
Friar will speak at Lenten mission March 10 and 11
Brother Casey Cole will be the guest speaker for the St. Joseph Church Lenten Mission at 7 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, March 10 and 11, at the church, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Cole is the creator of two YouTube channels, is a noted speaker on evangelization and vocations,[Read More…]
Creole Stomp Set for Fat Tuesday Show
Creole Stomp returns to Theatre at the Center for one performance on Fat Tuesday, March 5. The performance will be filled with a mix of contemporary blues, swamp pop, and traditional Cajun and zydeco dance tunes.
Metra Electric customers to get 15 percent discount on April Monthly Pass
Customers of the Metra Electric Line will receive a 15 percent discount on their April Monthly Pass as compensation for a number of service disruptions in recent weeks – including all or part of six days without any service – caused by unusually severe weather conditions and damage from the[Read More…]
Ride for free on Metra this weekend
For the first time in its history, Metra will offer free rides for an entire weekend, Feb. 16 and 17, in an effort to boost weekend ridership and give its riders and area residents a pat on the back for coping with last week’s extreme cold.
Changes to county assessor’s website improve property searches
A major change to the Cook County Assessor’s website should make searching for data much easier. Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi said the updates to the website at cookcountyassessor.com will give taxpayers access to neighborhood-level data about comparable properties in their area. The website changes provide a more streamlined design and data[Read More…]
Hutchinson announces support for $15 minimum wage
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) released a statement Thursday after voting to increase Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. “Every senator in this body represents constituents in our districts who wake up every morning when it is still dark outside and go to work,”[Read More…]
Drama Group’s ‘Raisin’ tells South Side story, starting Feb. 15
The Drama Group continues its 88th season with Lorraine Hansberry’s searing and timeless drama, “A Raisin in the Sun,” directed by Michael Depriest Reed. The cast of “A Raisin in the Sun” rehearse recently in preparation for The Drama Group presentation of the classic drama. (Provided photo) The play takes place on[Read More…]
Pickleball games set for Feb. 15 at racquet club
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is sponsoring a pickleball games social from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood.
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