“Eurydice,” a comedy, a Greek tragedy, a love story or all three? Discover the myth of Orpheus in a 21st century version of “Eurydice” presented by The Drama Group over two weekends in February. This play gives the myth of Orpheus a different perspective. It looks at the world through[Read More…]
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Miller convenes regional task force on maternal health crisis
Cook County 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller hosted the inaugural meeting of the first Maternal Health and Morbidity Task Force on Thursday, Jan. 23, bringing together public health officials, policymakers and healthcare advocates from across the region to address the urgent maternal health crisis affecting communities across the country. Through[Read More…]
Specialty Physicians of Illinois announces opening of new primary care clinic in Cherry Creek
Specialty Physicians of Illinois (SPI) announced recently the relocation of its Homewood primary care clinic to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Cherry Creek Plaza. Effective Monday, Feb. 3, the clinic will officially open its doors at 18408 Governors Highway, offering enhanced care in a modern and welcoming environment. The new[Read More…]
Heart & Soul: A night out in Flossmoor
The Ingalls Development Foundation announced recently its inaugural Ingalls Impact: Heart & Soul event Feb. 28 at the UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Flossmoor Family Care Center, 19550 Governors Highway in Flossmoor. Heart & Soul promises a fun, memorable culinary experience featuring the talents of local Flossmoor area chefs, complemented by[Read More…]
Golf at Coyote Run on Sunday
Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor opens its 2025 season on Sunday. The forecast calls for a high temperature of 45 degrees. Sunday, Feb. 2, is Groundhog Day, but Coyote Run staff say they make no guarantees on what the groundhog predicts for the rest of winter/spring. The course will[Read More…]
Illinois America 250 Commission invites Illinoisans to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary
Preparations are underway for Illinois to join in the nation’s celebration of 250 years of independence in 2026, and the Illinois America 250 Commission is encouraging people across the Prairie State to get involved in planning festivities and educational opportunities to mark the historic moment. Celebrations marking the nation’s independence are expected[Read More…]
State Board of Higher Education sends recommendation of 4% budget increase to governor
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) recommended a 2026 fiscal year budget that increases funding to continue to support the implementation of the equity-driven higher education strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois. The budget recommends an overall 4% increase, which represents an increase of $108.8 million, in higher education funding,[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra invites applications to Rising Star program
The deadline is Saturday, Feb. 1, for student musicians to apply to the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s Rising Star Showcase. The Rising Star Showcase offers performance-ready music students from Chicago’s South Suburbs a chance to perform before a live audience. Past IPO Rising Stars have gone on to great musical success, with[Read More…]
Obituary: Joyce Grant
Joyce Grant (Robinson) was born on Aug. 5, 1940, at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, the only child to Naomi (Virgil) and John Henry Robinson. She died on Saturday, Jan 18, 2025. She was raised on the South Side of Chicago in a neighborhood filled with thriving African American[Read More…]
Obituary: Nathaniel B. Grant Jr.
Nathaniel B. Grant Jr., a pioneering icon in the Chicago film and television industry, died on Jan. 6, 2025. In an era where access to directing opportunities in commercials and feature films were scarce for African Americans, Grant, who was known as Nate, formed Lake Shore Film and Television Productions[Read More…]