Did you know there’s a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Kankakee? Governors State University will present the documentary “An American Home: Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House,” a look at the famed house, at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. The viewing is part of the celebration[Read More…]
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Illinois Housing board expresses concern over proposed U.S. Housing and Urban Development cuts
On June 20, the Illinois Housing Development Authority Board approved a resolution objecting to any decrease in funding for rental assistance in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development fiscal year 2026 budget that would also impact affordable housing development in Illinois and across the nation. The resolution affirms the critical[Read More…]
Franciscan Health, partners hosting Great Lakes Regional Trauma Conference
Franciscan Health is partnering with multiple healthcare organizations from around the Great Lakes for a three-day regional trauma care conference. The Great Lakes Regional Trauma Conference is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, to Friday, Aug. 22 at the Stardust Event Center, 777[Read More…]
AI-powered technology at local Franciscan Health hospitals enhances neurological care
Franciscan Health is transforming neurological care for critically ill patients at its hospitals across Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s South Suburbs with the adoption of the Ceribell System, an FDA-cleared electroencephalography (EEG) device powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Franciscan Health Crown Point, Dyer, Michigan City, Munster and Olympia Fields all employ the device[Read More…]
06.26.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Offices Closed. Flossmoor Village Hall offices and the Public Works building will be closed to the public today and tomorrow for staff training. The Police and Fire Departments will remain open for emergency and safety services. Residents will be able to purchase daily parking passes at the Police Department using[Read More…]
District 153 presents honors to students at graduation
During the graduation ceremony for the 210 James Hart School students May 28, special awards were announced. Mateo Garcia and Jordi Pesce received the Betty Dillon Academic Achievement Award for earning all As while taking the most rigorous courses. Antonio Britton and Chloe Schneider received the Wally Burns VFW Post[Read More…]
Kelly cites dire outcomes from proposed budget bill
As the July 4 deadline to pass President Donald Trump’s budget bill looms, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) last week released data on how Trump’s proposals could negatively impact Illinois. Kelly’s 2nd District covers urban, suburban and rural areas, including Homewood and Flossmoor. Kelly voted against the bill in the House[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly introduces bill to protect access to birth control
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) introduced the Access to Birth Control Act, which would guarantee patients’ timely access to prescribed and over-the-counter birth control at pharmacies. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade three years ago, refusals in pharmacies to fulfill a birth control prescription or purchase have increased. “Birth control[Read More…]
County announces funding for next phase of home down payment program
The Cook County Board of Commissioners on June 12 approved $8.6 million to support a second phase of the Cook County Down Payment Assistance Program, which will assist residents in the homebuying process. Lenders that are part of the program will have access to funding on June 24 — and more[Read More…]
Region Pass available to allow customers to ride CTA, Metra and Pace with one purchase
Beginning Friday, June 20, riders can now purchase the Regional Day Pass, which allows unlimited rides on CTA, Metra and Pace in a single day – streamlining how people move across the Chicago region. The new pass, available only in the latest version of the Ventra app (version 2.2.11), is[Read More…]
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