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…]
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Intersection of Hate program is Wednesday at Homewood Library
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller will be joined by two speakers for the discussion “Intersection of Hate” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The free program will address the rising tide of hate and extremism, offering insights on combating antisemitism[Read More…]
Illinois EPA offers Recycle Coach service to all communities in the state
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday, Jan. 16, that the state has a new partnership with Recycle Coach to provide all Illinois residents in 6,835 units of local government a holistic, locally tailored, easy to access recycling education platform. In the coming months, Recycle Coach will be engaging counties[Read More…]
MLK list includes bird making art project
The Village of Flossmoor Green Commission and the Southland Green Committee are hosting a workshop on Monday, Jan. 20, to work on a craft project that will be part of an art installation in Chicago. It is one of the village’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service projects. The[Read More…]
State revenue officials announce start of income tax season
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced today it will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27, the same date the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal income tax returns. Illinois will participate in the IRS Direct File program this year. Eligible taxpayers will be[Read More…]
Voting is on for Illinois residents to select a new state flag
Now is your chance to vote for a new state flag. Residents can vote through Feb. 14 for one of the Illinois Flag Commission’s 10 new designs or one of three former flag designs, including the current one. The 10 new designs were selected from 4,844 entries the flag commission[Read More…]
Cook County seeks input on environmental justice policy
Cook County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) is seeking input from the public on the county’s draft environmental justice policy. The draft has been developed by an environmental justice internal working group made up of county employees and the Environmental Justice Community Advisory Committee. Once adopted by the county, the[Read More…]
Blood drive, paper products collection part of ‘Do Good Weekend’
Flossmoor Community Church is hosting a “Do Good Weekend” Jan. 18, 19 and 20, as part of its efforts to mark the 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event in Flossmoor. The church, at 2218 Hutchison Road, is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2[Read More…]
Free classical music performance Jan. 19
Talented pre-conservatory student-musicians will give a free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road, as part of Flossmoor’s MLK Day of Service project. Students will perform works by Bach, Kreisler, Paganini and Tchaikovsky at this 5th annual Classical Music Concert in Flossmoor. While[Read More…]
IDPH approves 4 new conditions for treatment with medical cannabis
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has approved four conditions to be added to the list of medical issues that may be treated with medical cannabis. The four newly approved conditions are endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder. The approval by the IDPH director, Dr. Sameer[Read More…]
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