On Wednesday, May 24, Cook County officials announced the completion of the county’s first Bike Plan. The county’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) spearheaded the development of the plan. The priorities laid out in the Bike Plan include increasing everyday cycling by connecting existing bike infrastructure to major destinations,[Read More…]
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Cook County board approves ordinance banning sale of flavored nicotine products
The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance amendment Thursday, May 25, banning the sale of flavored liquid nicotine products in unincorporated Cook County. The legislation, introduced by 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller and supported by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and the Cook County Department of Public Health,[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly backs legislation to address gun marketing
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation on Tuesday, May 23, directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study the dangers posed by unfair and deceptive marketing and advertising practices conducted by the gun industry. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. The Responsible[Read More…]
Marian Catholic welcomes new director of bands
Marian Catholic High School announced on Friday, May 19, the appointment of Steven Pyter as its new Director of Bands. Pyter is a highly accomplished music educator, composer and arranger from the Chicago area, who brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the position. Pyter began his teaching career[Read More…]
IPO four-concert summer series opens June 14
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra opens its IPO Summer series at Olympia Fields Country Club on June 14. The program includes four concerts: Tickets are $39 per concert, or $105 for three concerts or $140 for four concerts. Concert goers can select from a 6:15 p.m. or a 7:45 p.m. concert.[Read More…]
Dancing benefit for Anew is set for June 10
It’s time to put on your dancing shoes in support of the “Dancing Away Domestic Violence” event on June 10 sponsored by Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse. Supporters will be dancing from 3 to 6 p.m. on Martin Square in Homewood, 18020 Martin Ave., enjoying line dancing, cardio drumming[Read More…]
H-F staff recognized by PR association
Homewood-Flossmoor High School administrators and staff won special honors from the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association. The presentations were part of a National School Communicators Day program May 12. In the administrator category, District 233 Superintendent Scott Wakeley received the Distinguished Service Award for his commitment[Read More…]
Two Flossmoor road projects set for summer work
Two summer road projects in Flossmoor were announced by the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways. Crews will be working on Flossmoor Road from Ridgeland Avenue to Kedzie Avenue doing pavement patching, asphalt resurfacing, ADA ramp construction, culvert repairs, drainage adjustment, detector loops replacement, and new pavement markings. Drivers are[Read More…]
County to erase more than $79M in medical debt
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced on Wednesday, May 10, that Cook County’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI) has successfully acquired and will erase $79.2 million in medical debt for 72,989 county residents. The County has already acquired and erased over $25 million in medical debt for 45,000 county[Read More…]
PSC Foundation golf classic is June 5
The Prairie State College Foundation is hosting its 30th Annual Scholarship Classic Golf Outing on Monday, June 5, at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit student scholarships at PSC. For those not into golf, the foundation invites guests to the evening cocktail hour.[Read More…]
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