Prairie State College is hosting a Diversity Business Procurement event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The program will feature breakfast, information sessions, a luncheon and networking. The event will be in the Conference Center of the college’s main campus, 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. [Read More…]
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State Rep. Jones to hold mental health workshop to raise awareness of symptoms, treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
In an ongoing effort to support mental health care in Illinois, Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is holding an Alzheimer’s workshop with mental health experts from the South Holland Memory Care Community. The event is on Monday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Lynwood/Glenwood Public Library at[Read More…]
Former Homewood woman wins Glenwood Academy Queen of Hearts raffle
A winning card was drawn in last week’s Queen of Hearts Raffle, a fundraiser that supports Glenwood Academy. Sheila Rinearson, a Homewood native and current resident of Clearwater, Florida, was presented with a pre-tax check for $27,910 by Mary Hollie, Glenwood Academy President and CEO.
Local political group assists Virginia Dems with campaign
A standing-room-only crowd recently gathered at the Copper Still in Homewood to support two candidates whom they’ve never met — in fact, they are not even from Illinois. The event was a first for the newly-formed Sister District Project South Suburbs. The goal: To turn states blue by winning carefully-targeted[Read More…]
Check smoke alarms Sunday during Daylight Saving Time
With Daylight Saving Time coming up this weekend, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds residents that it’s the best time to test and replace the batteries in their home smoke alarms. Smoke detectors can only protect you and your family if they are in good condition [Read More…]
Vicki and Ryan Stevenson join eXp Realty as HF Homes
Vicki and Ryan Stevenson announced Tuesday that they have joined eXp Realty, the largest residential real estate brokerage by geography in North America. The Stevensons are joining as the HF Homes team. HF Homes focuses on real estate in the Homewood and Flossmoor communities and immediate surrounding area. Ryan[Read More…]
Four local students with 4.0s recognized by Marian Catholic
Marian Catholic High School named four students from Homewood and Flossmoor for recognition at its Fall Academic Awards Banquet on Oct. 24.
State says 2020 ACA health insurance premium rates are generally lower
Five health insurance carriers will again offer Illinois consumers individual Gold, Silver and Bronze plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with a slight decrease in overall rates, according to a news release from the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Art show at St. Paul Church
St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, is hosting a resident artists open house on Sunday, Nov. 3, from noon to 3 p.m. Seven artists will display their works. Guests can enjoy refreshments. For additional information, contact Judy McGee at [email protected].
Sheriff announces ‘Operation Deadly Distractions’
Cook County Sheriff’s Police launched “Operation Deadly Distractions” to curb the rampant and dangerous use of cell phones by motorists, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Wednesday, Oct. 23, at a press conference with national safety experts. “Put the phone down. You are endangering yourself and everyone on the road when you[Read More…]
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