Ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding residents who are grilling out or packing a picnic to follow proven food handling safety tips to protect friends and family from foodborne illnesses. IDPH is also urging Illinoisans to protect themselves from[Read More…]
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Miller convenes hearing on maternal morbidity and mortality
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller convened a hearing Tuesday, June 27, of the Cook County Board’s Health and Hospitals Committee to hear from stakeholders about the ways Illinoisans can be better protected during and after pregnancy and childbirth. In April, Miller championed a resolution calling for the hearing after reports[Read More…]
Chicago Southland International Film Festival summer showcase returns to GSU
The Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) presented by Governors State University (GSU) will host their second annual Summer Showcase with film screening events on June 29, July 13, and Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. in GSU’s F1622 Amphitheater. The 2023 Summer Showcase includes three feature-length films from local filmmakers[Read More…]
Metra seeks public feedback on proposed fare structure
Metra announced Wednesday, June 21, that it is asking for its customers and the public to comment on the biggest proposed change to its fare structure in its history, a plan for 2024 that would reduce the number of fare zones to four from 10 and change some of the fare options[Read More…]
County releases preliminary budget forecast with $85.6M deficit
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on June 22 unveiled the preliminary forecast for the county’s Fiscal Year 2024 showing a projected gap of $85.6 million which is down significantly from the height of the pandemic and its $409.6 million gap. The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of[Read More…]
Specialty Physicians of Illinois opening same-day cardiology clinic
Franciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields began offering a new same-day cardiology clinic on June 7. The clinic reduces appointment wait times for new patients, decreases use of the emergency department for non-emergencies and assists with pre-operative and follow-up appointments after hospital discharge. “We are thrilled to be able to offer[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Foundation to host Home Team Healthcare Hero Night at Windy City Thunderbolts
Baseball fans can come cheer on the Windy City Thunderbolts as they take on the Ottawa Titans while supporting local healthcare workers. The Franciscan Health Foundation of South Suburban Chicago is hosting Home Team Healthcare Hero Night July 29 at Ozinga Field, 14011 S. Kenton Ave. in Crestwood to benefit[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields to host baby expo
Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo July 8 at the Olympia Fields County Club for new and expectant parents. The event features a breakfast buffet, prizes and gifts as well as information on safe sleep, prenatal care, car seat safety, breastfeeding and more.[Read More…]
County treasurer reports passage of property tax reform law
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announce April 24 the passage of legislation that would help homeowners who fall behind on their property taxes and close loopholes tax investors have exploited at the expense of local governments. State Sen. Ram Villivalam and state Rep. Kam Buckner, both Chicago Democrats, were original[Read More…]
H-F High chapter of National Honor Society inducts 130 new members
The National Honor Society at Homewood-Flossmoor High School held an induction ceremony May 15 for 130 new members. Guest speaker was Marc Fishman, a 2000 graduate. To become a member of NHS, students must demonstrate exemplary work in the four pillars, scholarship, leadership, character and service. Students are eligible sophomore[Read More…]
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