Olympia Fields Park District will offer a bus tour on Thursday, Sept. 19, providing an opportunity to learn about the local history of the Underground Railroad. The tour will begin at 9:30 a.m. The registration deadline is Sept. 10. The cost is $80 per person, which includes lunch and transportation.[Read More…]
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Many Flossmoor streets will be closed during Hidden Gem race on Saturday
Holding the Hidden Gem 13.1 mile race in Flossmoor on Saturday, Sept. 7, will require road closures to ensure the safety of runners.
Marian Catholic students earn AP Scholar ranking
The College Board has distributed AP Scholar Awards to 95 Marian Catholic students, including Fiona Keating and Jacob Klupchak of Flossmoor, who were named AP Scholars, and Calyn Brumley and Erin Kelly of Flossmoor, who were named AP Scholars with distinction.
Hutchinson sponsors bill giving tax break to nonprofits
The Illinois legislature took a step to remove nonprofits from a tax hike put in place under President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The new tax charges nonprofits that provide transportation and parking benefits to their employees, but the state voted to decouple from the tax increase.
GSU to host Chicago Southland International Film Festival
Governors State University will host the Chicago Southland International Film Festival Sept. 6, 7 and 8 on its campus in University Park. The festival includes a juried Short Film Competition, a Feature Film Showcase and a director-led question and answer session.
Pritzker signs legislation raising teacher minimum salary to $40K
Springfield, Ill. — Taking another step to address the statewide teacher shortage, Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 2078 on Thursday raising teachers’ minimum salary to $40,000. “As Illinois children head back to school this week and next, this new law says to them and their parents loud and clear:[Read More…]
Discounted Six Flags tickets available
South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association is making discounted tickets for Six Flags Great America amusement park available for Aug. 31 through Sept. 2.
Hutchinson sponsors legislation guaranteeing LGBTQ juror rights
Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Chicago Heights, was a chief sponsor of legislation that will prohibit discrimination of persons from the LGBTQ community from serving as jurors. The legislation was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. The new law specifically exempts discrimination because of sexual orientation[Read More…]
Illinois expands medical cannabis access
On Monday, Aug. 12, Pritzker signed Senate Bill 455, which supports students who are registered patients in the medical cannabis program by expanding the means of administering medical cannabis products and permitting its use at school-sponsored activities or before or after normal school activities.
Kansas City and St. Louis historic train trips planned in September
Midwest Rail Rangers is presenting train trips to Kansas City and St. Louis on the Hollywood Beach, a 1950s observation train car. The first guided excursion is from Chicago to Kansas City, leaving Chicago on Sunday, Sept. 15, departing Union Station at 3 p.m. and arriving in Kansas City[Read More…]
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