Cook County unveiled the preliminary forecast on Wednesday, June 18, for the 2026 fiscal year, showing a projected gap of $211.4 million across the County’s General and Health funds. Despite the fiscal pressures and economic instability created by federal actions, this represents a decrease from last year’s $218.2 million[Read More…]
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Franciscan Health’s weekly ‘Walk With a Doc’ program steps off July 18 in Chicago Heights
Area residents can lace up their walking shoes for a healthy dose of information and exercise as Franciscan Health’s free Walk With a Doc program steps off July 18 in Chicago Heights. The free, one-hour walks will start at the Jones Memorial Community Center, 220 E. 15th St. in Chicago[Read More…]
H-F alum Brown named new boys basketball head coach
The District 233 school board hired Homewood-Flossmoor High School alumnus Brandin Brown as the new head coach for the Vikings boys basketball program at its meeting Tuesday, June 17. In its provided statement, H-F called Brown, a 2007 graduate, a respected leader in the basketball community who will bring a[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields accepted into ICU Center of Excellence program
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ intensive care unit has been accepted into the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s (SCCM) ICU Center of Excellence program. The hospital was one of only 60 worldwide to be accepted into the program, which empowers ICU teams with the training, education, tools and support needed to enhance patient care[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Foundation to host Home Team Healthcare Hero Night at Windy City Thunderbolts
Baseball fans and corporate sponsors can cheer on the Windy City Thunderbolts July 26 while supporting local healthcare workers. The Franciscan Health Foundation of South Suburban Chicago is hosting Home Team Healthcare Hero Night July 26 at Ozinga Field, 14011 S. Kenton Ave. in Crestwood to benefit the Employee Wellbeing[Read More…]
D161 board hires Mario Ford as Western Avenue School principal
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education announced Wednesday, June 11, that it has approved Mario Ford as the next principal at Western Avenue School. He currently serves as assistant principal of Parker Junior High. Out of an initial pool of 65 candidates, the stakeholder committee, comprising 20 individuals[Read More…]
GovState launches summer concert series June 26
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University is proud to announce its free, inaugural summer series, Groovin’ at GovState, June 26 through Aug. 14, at the university’s Outdoor Performance Area behind the Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, University Park. Music lovers are invited to bring a[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly condemns Trump’s recissions package, denounces use of military in L.A.
In a statement issued Thursday, June 12, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) condemned the Trump administration’s recissions package that requests Congress to cancel $9.4 billion already appropriated by Congress. Kelly issued a statement Wednesday, June 11, criticizing the Trump administration’s unlawful use of ICE agents in Chicago and the deployment[Read More…]
Learn, play, celebrate at Forest Preserves’ 12th annual ‘Juneteenth Jubilee’
The Forest Preserves of Cook County invites residents to celebrate freedom, family and country with activities, presentations, performances and exhibits that highlight Black history, arts and culture this Juneteenth. With boat rides, guided walks and other celebrations on the federal holiday of Thursday, June 19, a Juneteenth Jubilee from 11[Read More…]
Prairie State College to host violence prevention summit on June 17
Prairie State College will host a day of healing, hope and action at its upcoming Violence Prevention Summit on Tuesday, June 17. The summit reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to change and a future free from violence. The event will feature panels, breakout sessions, and community voices from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
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