On Tuesday, April 8, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced early findings from the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot, which show benefits for participants — including improved financial stability and reduced stress. Preckwinkle announced the formation of an advisory committee to guide the county’s next phase of guaranteed[Read More…]
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District 153 superintendent responds to community concerns about staff cuts
Editor’s note: The following Q&A message from Superintendent Scott McAlister was included in the District 153 e-newsletter posted Thursday, April 10. An update for our community on staffing for the 2025-2026 school year On Monday, April 7, the Board of Education approved recommendations from the superintendent regarding staffing levels for[Read More…]
Wind Creek Chicago Southland to open hotel on April 11
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort announced Tuesday, April 8, that its full resort experience — including its luxury hotel and spa — will officially open to the public on Friday, April 11. Early access bookings for both the hotel, with more than 255 rooms and more than 43[Read More…]
James Hart NJHS inducts 38 new members
The National Junior Honor Society at James Hart School held an induction ceremony Monday, April 7, for 38 new members. The National Junior Honor Society recognizes and fosters academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. These students were chosen for their service to others, leadership,[Read More…]
State to celebrate ’30 Days of Public Health’
For a second consecutive year, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will celebrate 30 Days of Public Health throughout the month of April. Gov. J.B. Pritzker helped kick off the month with this video message hailing the state’s “Public Health Heroes.” The observance amounts to an extended National Public Health Week(April 7-13) and coincides[Read More…]
Health & Wellness 2025: Your primary care physician is your best ally for wellness
By Josephine MinnicinoSpecialty Physicians of Illinois LLC As a family medicine physician, I firmly believe that the foundation of good healthcare lies in the relationship between patients and their primary care physicians. This bond is more than transactional – it’s built on trust, understanding, and shared goals for your health.[Read More…]
Homewood businesses sponsor recycle event for Earth Month
Do you have extra pencils and pens? Maybe gift wrap and bows you’re not going to use? All done with alkaline batteries? These and other items are being collected during April, designated as Earth Month, by Homewood businesses. Everything will be properly recycled. Here’s a list: Recycle Homewood is sponsored[Read More…]
Metra launches 18th annual safety poster competition
Students are invited to put their creativity to work for rail safety messages that can be entered into the 18th annual Metra Safety Competition. This year’s contest theme is “See Tracks? Think Train.” Students can win up to $500 in prizes for their original artwork, which will be featured in[Read More…]
Cast members, support staff, musicians announced H-F’s ‘Between the Lines’ musical
The cast has been announced for the musical “Between the Lines” to be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 10, 11 and 12, by the Theatre Department at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The “Between the Lines” story is based on the novel by the same name. It follows[Read More…]
Illinois recognizes March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility
Gov. J.B. Pritzker proclaimed Monday, March 31, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Illinois, highlighting the state’s human rights law that protects transgender people from discrimination. To mark the occasion, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) issued non-regulatory guidance on the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of gender identity.[Read More…]
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