The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Pollution Action Day for the Chicago Metropolitan area for Thursday, June 5, because of elevated particle pollution caused by wildfire smoke in the region. Regional air quality is expected to reach the orange level or “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.” This is[Read More…]
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Flossmoor Police enforce seat belt protocol
The Flossmoor Police Department issued 135 citations during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. “Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign, we helped make Illinois roads safer and spread the word that seat belts save lives,” said Flossmoor Police Chief Carl Estelle. During the enforcement period, which coincided[Read More…]
Pride Fest 2025 is June 20 at Irwin Park in Homewood
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District joins with the Villages of Homewood and Flossmoor to host Pride Fest starting at 5 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. This third annual event marks June as Pride Month and celebrates the spirit of diversity and inclusion. Guests can[Read More…]
Kelly will speak at Wear Orange rally at PSC Saturday
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, D-Ill, will address the PSC Pioneers Wear Orange event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Prairie State College Conference Center, 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Participants will gather outside on the east side campus stairs. Kelly has campaigned for and supported tougher gun[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery seeks artist to create mural
Union Street Gallery in Chicago Heights announced recently an open opportunity for an area artist to create a mural for the city. The mural will be located across the street from the gallery at 1526 Otto Blvd. The project is part of an effort to bring vibrant public art to[Read More…]
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller explores run for 2nd District seat
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller announced Wednesday, May 28, that she is forming an exploratory committee to run for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District in response to requests by supporters. Currently, Miller is serving her second term on the Cook County board, representing the 6th District, which includes Homewood.[Read More…]
Franciscan Health WorkingWell celebrates 20th anniversary
Franciscan Health WorkingWell this year is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year of offering comprehensive occupational health services to businesses and industry. Franciscan first introduced WorkingWell in June 2005 as a regional initiative. Since then, the program has grown to encompass 18 WorkingWell offices in northwest Indiana, central Indiana, western Indiana[Read More…]
Drama Group presents ‘Sylvia,’ a love triangle that includes a dog
A talking dog could steal your heart in the Drama Group’s production of “Sylvia.” When Sylvia is adopted by Greg and Kate, it puts a strain on their marriage. Greg adores the dog, but Kate sees Syliva as a kind of intruder who gets Greg’s attention. This is a play[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Fitness Center hosting free ‘aquabilities’ class
Franciscan Health Fitness Center Chicago Heights is hosting a free aquatic therapy class and informational session for those with bone and joint issues. Aquabilities is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. at Franciscan Health Fitness Center Chicago Heights, 100 197th Place. Before the class begins, Physical Therapist Briana[Read More…]
County officials unveil all-terrain wheelchairs designed to make forest preserves more accessible
At the annual Cook County Nature is Accessible! event, county officials announced the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs designed to improve accessibility to forest preserve spaces. Cook County Board and Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and Forest Preserves Interim General Superintendent Eileen Figel, local elected officials and[Read More…]
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