“This investment represents our ongoing commitment to addressing gun violence at the community level,” Preckwinkle said. “These grants will come alongside the significant investments in violence prevention that Cook County and our state and city partners have already made to address the drivers of gun violence and help make our[Read More…]
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Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth introduce ‘Wear Orange’ resolution in observance of National Gun Violence Awareness Month
The resolution has more than 100 original cosponsors in the House of Representatives. Rep. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. Each year, more than 43,000 people in the United States are killed and 76,000 are injured by gun violence. June 2 is the birthday of Chicago teen Hadiya Pendleton,[Read More…]
H-F Park District to host community input meeting June 6
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is looking to re-imagine underutilized space at its H-F Racquet & Fitness Club facility, 2920 W. 183rd St., to better serve patrons and would like input from the public for new programs and activity ideas. Racquet Club members and non-members are invited to attend a community[Read More…]
Free PSA: Illinois EPA Issues an air quality alert for Friday
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday, June 1, that there would be an air quality alert for Friday, June 2, for people who are sensitive to elevated ozone levels. IEPA Director John J. Kim said residents should use caution when outdoors as air quality conditions are expected to be[Read More…]
Flossmoor, District 161 hire Stephanie Wright as community engagement manager
The Village of Flossmoor and Flossmoor School District 161 have hired Stephanie Wright for the newly created community engagement manager position. She started the new job on June 1. Wright previously served as the village’s program and events coordinator. She will be responsible for coordinating village and district sponsored events,[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly votes for bipartisan debt ceiling agreement
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement on Wednesday, May 31, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The vote was 314 in favor, 117 against. The bill will go next to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Treasury Secretary Janet[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields hosting free four-week teen Healthcare Careers Camp
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is accepting applications through June 9 for the free, inaugural Healthcare Careers Camp for students interested in the medical field. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 to 18, have a GPA of 2.8 or higher, have successfully completed at least two semesters of both[Read More…]
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Drama Group to present ‘Clue’ opening June 9
The Drama Group will continue its 91st season with the cult-fan-mystery-murder “Clue on Stage” directed by Jim LaPietra and populated with the list of usual suspects. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17; at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11 and 18. Tickets can[Read More…]
County releases first bike plan
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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