Coyote mating and whelping season lasts through May, and until then, coyotes are establishing territories and dens to whelp their pups. Until pups are weaned, coyotes are more visible and more aggressive. The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control and the Forest Preserves of Cook County offer the[Read More…]
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Group organizes to help those dealing with grief from suicide
A peer-led support group for adults dealing with the grief of loss from suicide will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, starting April 6, at Bethel Church, 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Road in Lansing. Sessions will be led by facilitators who have experienced loss through suicide and are trained in[Read More…]
Humane society gets $40,000 PetSmart grant for pet care
A $40,000 grant from PetSmart Charities is helping South Suburban Humane Society get pets healthy and ready for adoption, especially as staff marks National Adoption Week now through Sunday, March 29. “Because of this funding, more pets will receive the care they need sooner, helping them become adoption-ready faster and[Read More…]
Illinois breaks film industry record with $703M in expenditures
State officials and Illinois film industry leaders announced on Thursday, March 19, that film production expenditures in Illinois reached a record-breaking high of $703 million in 2025, supporting an estimated 18,000 in industry hires, representing a 25 percent increase in film expenditures since before the pandemic in 2019. The milestone[Read More…]
Flossmoor Public Art Commission seeks artists, donors for fundraiser
The Flossmoor Public Art Commission has announced the return of a creative fundraiser that will get you thinking about warmer days and putting your analog skills to good use. Its Garden Art & More Online Auction is a unique fundraiser where creative individuals and artists will fashion one-of-a-kind flowerpots, bird[Read More…]
State urges taxpayers to mail returns early to account for postmark policy change
The Illinois Department of Revenue is alerting taxpayers that changes announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding postmarks could impact tax filings in 2026. While the USPS postmark will still show the date of the first automated processing operation, the postmark may no longer reflect the date when[Read More…]
Metra to start fare collection technology pilot
In an effort to test potential new fare collection technology and gather data, Metra is starting a pilot program on April 6 that will ask riders to launch their Ventra ticket or show their paper ticket before boarding selected trains at downtown stations. A major goal of the pilot is[Read More…]
State offers advice for how to find, stop water leaks
The Illinois Commerce Commission is reminding Illinoisans to check their household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks as a part of national Fix-a-Leak Week this March 16-22. “Every year, household leaks waste approximately 1 trillion gallons of water nationwide. Chasing down leaks can help Illinoisans shave up to 10[Read More…]
Tips on birding offered at Green Drinks meeting March 25
With Spring in the air, migratory birds are returning to the area. Two birding experts will share their insights at the Birding 101 program hosted by Chicago Southland Green Drinks from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at Flossmoor Station. Nick Paarlberg from Sand Ridge Nature Center will[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center to host Girls STEAM Celebration at Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Homewood Science Center will host its annual Girls STEAM Celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s state-of-the-art Net Zero Science Building. The event will include up to 100 middle school girls from James Hart and Parker Junior High for a day of[Read More…]
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