The Spanish National Honor Society at Homewood-Flossmoor High School inducted 49 new members during a virtual ceremony in September. The ceremony was conducted by society officers Rachel Payton, president; Sydney Cartwright, vice president; Marissa Esparza, secretary; Katelyn Nottke, public relations director; and Kyla Emory, junior officer. They were joined by[Read More…]
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Specialty Physicians expands roster of primary care providers
Specialty Physicians of Illinois LLC (SPI) announced that 42 primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants have joined its physician group of healthcare specialists. “With the addition of our new primary care providers, SPI now has an unmatched team of more than 80 dedicated providers who deliver comprehensive healthcare[Read More…]
JUF hosts hygiene products collection
JUF Tikkun Olam Volunteer Network (TOV) is hosting a collection drive of hygiene products on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Temple Shir Tikvah, 1424 183rd St. in Homewood. All donated items will be sent to Respond Now, a helping agency in Chicago Heights. This is a contactless drop-off from 4 to[Read More…]
Izaak Walton invites photos for second annual calendar project
The Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve Photo Committee announced this week the launch of the second annual calendar photo competition, “More Seasons of Izaak Walton/2021.” Last year, more than 200 photos were entered into the competition for a spot on the calendar “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2020,” showing the preserve in different[Read More…]
State agencies stress the importance of disaster preparedness for older residents
Disasters can strike at anytime and anywhere. That’s why, as part of as part of National Preparedness Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) are encouraging older Illinoisans and their caregivers to set aside time this month to prepare for potential emergencies. “Illinois is[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly announces federal grant for job and business creation
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., announced an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant totaling more than $578,000 for the Supply Chain Innovation Center and Business Incubator (SCICBI), an Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) hub on the campus of Governors State University. Flossmoor resident Reggie Greenwood is the director of SCICBI. “I’m so pleased[Read More…]
Drama Group resumes theater presentation via YouTube
The Drama Group, marking its 90th anniversary year of bringing live performances to the South Suburbs, has found a novel way to keep performing, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The group will stage live theater through streaming on Saturday, Sept. 26. The public is invited to be part of the presentation[Read More…]
Joyce, DeLuca to host Secretary of State mobile unit event in Chicago Heights
Motorists who have been unable to visit a driver services facility to renew their driver’s licenses and purchase vehicle stickers will be able to attend a free mobile unit event, sponsored by state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) and state Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) in partnership with the Illinois Secretary of[Read More…]
Food drive at St. Joseph on Sept. 26
St. Joseph Church is hosting a food donation drive on Saturday, Sept. 26, for the “Neighbors in Need” program sponsored by Catholic Charities. Donations of food will be accepted from 9 to noon in the church’s north parking lot at 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. This will be a “pop-the-trunk”[Read More…]
Franciscan to host virtual seminar on genetic testing and cancer prevention
Annual cancer screenings save people’s lives every day, but the battle against cancer doesn’t end there. Franciscan Health Cancer Center will be offering a free virtual seminar to help explain the hereditary cancers and the role of genetic testing and counseling. The online seminar will be from 6 to 7[Read More…]
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