When a victim of sexual assault asks for care at Advocate’s South Suburban Hospital, the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) program treats them and gives them personal items — with help from generous local businesses. Through a recent drive for clothing and hygiene items, such as toothbrushes, mouthwash and combs,[Read More…]
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Registration open for H-F High senior citizens breakfast
Registrations are being accepted through Friday, Oct. 6, for the annual Senior Citizens Breakfast and Tour at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The 9 a.m. program on Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the cafeteria in the South Building includes an overview of the school by administrators, musical entertainment by students and a student-guided[Read More…]
IPO’s new conductor will open the 40th season on Oct. 14
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) will open its 40th season Oct. 14 under the direction of Stilian Kirov, its new music director and conductor. This year the IPO also will be in a new home at Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive in Palos Heights. The[Read More…]
GSU open house set for Oct. 14
Governors State University (GSU) is hosting a graduate and undergraduate combined open house on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hall of Governors, on the first floor of the main campus. Incoming freshmen, transfer and graduate students — and their families — can attend sessions[Read More…]
Local author is guest presenter at Professional Women’s Network
Kim Olver will be the guest speaker at Wine and Words, the Professional Women’s Network program at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, at Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery, 1035 Sterling Ave. Olver, of Country Club Hills, will discuss her new book, “Choosing Me Now: Letting Go of What Doesn’t[Read More…]
Hutchinson applauds Rauner on HB 40 signing
Illinois Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) released the following statement Thursday after Gov. Bruce Rauner announced he would be signing House Bill 40, a measure co-sponsored by Hutchinson that protects a woman’s right to choose in Illinois: “On May 10, when House Bill 40 was debated in the Illinois Senate,[Read More…]
Lively ethnic dance program ‘Stomping Grounds’ at GSU theater Oct. 7
“Stomping Grounds,” a night of dance that moves through international cultures, will be presented at 8 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. The program brings together more than 50 dancers for a full-throttled production of global percussive dance that will transport the audience[Read More…]
Homewood’s Carl Buddig & Company donates to Greater Chicago Food Depository
Carl Buddig & Company, a Homewood-based business, is donating more than 250,000 pounds of chicken and pork products to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The donation of animal protein is valued at $650,000 and is in high demand at food banks because it is donated much less frequently than other[Read More…]
Hiring event set for Oct. 27
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., will host a 5th Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. Companies and agencies[Read More…]
Two informational seminars set for Bloom Township property tax assessments
The Cook County Assessor’s Office will host two assessment appeal seminars for Bloom Township residents on Tuesday, Sept. 26, and Wednesday, Oct.4. Bloom Township was one of 17 south and southwest areas where property was reassessed this year. Residents can have their questions about the reassessment process answered from 6[Read More…]
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