Prairie stewardship at Gensburg-Markham Prairie will be the topic for the Green Drinks discussion from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, at Thornton Distilling Company, 400 E. Margaret St., in Thornton. The program brings together volunteers who share their knowledge and expertise describing what makes the Gensburg-Markham Prairie[Read More…]
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‘Shatter the Silence’ on mental health program is April 20 at H-F High
Homewood-Flossmoor High School, in partnership with Live Free 999 Foundation, will host its 2nd Annual “Shatter the Silence” Mental Health Panel & Performance on Monday, April 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the H-F Performing Arts Center, Door 9, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. This event is free and[Read More…]
Prairie State College to host Humanities Day on April 22
Prairie State College (PSC) will host Humanities Day on Wednesday, April 22, at its main campus, 202 South Halsted St. in Chicago Heights, bringing together students, faculty and community members for a day of creativity, expression and engagement across the arts and humanities. The event is free and open to[Read More…]
Tuition scholarship offered for IJP enrollees
A new tuition scholarship program that can make it easier for parents to enroll their child at Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor is being offered through the Archdiocese of Chicago. The scholarship, covering partial tuition, is offered for students kindergarten through eighth grade starting with the 2026-27 school[Read More…]
Young people’s discussion on slavery, freedom meets Sunday
“What Do We Tell the Children?” a program designed to engage young people in conversation on slavery, freedom, war and peace will be given at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at Quinn Chapel, 2401 S. Wabash Ave. in Chicago. Three speakers will lead the discussion on these often difficult topics.[Read More…]
CN to donate $750K to local organizations working to prevent homelessness
CN Railway will donate $750,000 over three years to support three organizations in Chicago’s South Suburbs near the company’s Homewood campus. The funding will advance programs that help individuals and families in the Homewood area who are currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The donation, announced on April 2,[Read More…]
IDOT/ISP: ‘Put the phone away or pay’
The Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state during April, reminding the public to put their phones away and pay attention to the road. Throughout the month, additional law enforcement officers will be watching for texting, social media[Read More…]
IPO Maestro Stilian Kirov named Conductor of the Year
Maestro Stilian Kirov, Gibb Music Director of Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, has been named 2026 Conductor of the Year (Professional) by the Illinois Council of Orchestras. Kirov has been the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s (IPO) Gibb Music Director since the orchestra’s 2017–2018 season. “I am deeply honored to be named Conductor of[Read More…]
Orientation is April 15 for parents, guardians of future D153 kindergarteners
A special orientation program for parents and guardians of future Willow School kindergarteners will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the school, 1804 Willow Road in Homewood. The online registration for children starting kindergarten in August will begin the same day, April 15. Parents and[Read More…]
Nicor Gas reminds customers to call 811 during safe digging month
With warmer temperatures finally here, many Illinois residents are ready to begin spring home improvement projects. Nicor Gas reminds customers and communities to follow safe digging guidelines and always Dig with C.A.R.E. Call before you dig. Contact 811 or visit illinois1call.com at least two business days before digging, excluding the[Read More…]



