The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Friday, Jan. 27, that the CDC is reporting 20 counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19, compared to 28 in the previous week. No Illinois counties are at High Community Level this week compared to three last week,[Read More…]
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Cancer Support Center’s Texas Hold’em benefit is Feb. 11
Gather around the poker table at the 19th annual Texas Hold’em Tournament benefitting the Cancer Support Center on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Balagio Ristorante, 17500 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Registration is $175 in advance or $200 at the door. The fee covers tournament entry, food and open bar. Spectators can[Read More…]
‘DRUMLine Live’ returns to GSU on Feb. 4
Governors State University (GSU) Center for Performing Arts’ will welcome “DRUMLine Live” back to its stage for the fourth time. The high-energy performance will be Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. “DRUMLine Live” was created by the musical team behind the hit movies, “Drumline” and “Drumline: A New Beat.” The show[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly leads celebration of Pullman National Historical Park
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., spearheaded the re-designation of the Pullman National Historical Park on Thursday, Jan. 19. In 2015, President Barack Obama designated Pullman as a National Monument. Kelly said it took until 2022 for Congress to give Pullman the pride of place among our nation’s greatest treasures by designating[Read More…]
1st installment tax deadline moved to April 3
When Cook County took extra time to switch its computer system, the usual September deadline for paying second installment taxes was pushed back to December. Through a state law passed in December, the deadline for Cook County first installment taxes has been moved back from the usual March 1 date[Read More…]
UChicago Medicine to begin offering urgent care in Homewood
The University of Chicago Medicine launched walk-in urgent care services at its Homewood location, 17805 S. Halsted St., providing south suburban residents with afterhours, weekend and holiday access for time-sensitive medical needs, including minor illnesses and injuries. UChicago Medicine Medical Group – Homewood, which already offers primary care and family medicine, began[Read More…]
PSC names Bernard Little VP of student affairs
Bernard Little is serving as vice president of student affairs at Prairie State College. He started in the position Jan. 9. He comes to PSC from Waubonsee Community College where he served as chief diversity officer and executive dean for academic support. “After a thorough and intensive national search, we’re[Read More…]
Authors of ‘The Dream King’ to speak at Marian Catholic on overcoming racism
After 10 years of loyal friendship, Will Ford and Matt Lockett discovered a divine thread in the tapestry of racism in America. Many years ago, the ancestors of one of these men was a slave owner of the ancestors of the other. That discovery led the two on a journey[Read More…]
Homewood hires Tyler Hall as assistant village manager
The village of Homewood has hired Tyler Hall as assistant village manager. “I was attracted to the Assistant Village Manager position for the opportunity to serve Homewood’s diverse community, work alongside experienced Village leaders, and collaborate with community partners and residents,” Hall said. Hall will assist with managing the[Read More…]
State posts record-setting cannabis sales in 2022
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced on Friday, Jan. 6, that 2022 set adult-use cannabis sales records in all categories it tracks, including number of items sold, sales totals to Illinois and out-of-state residents and sales total by month. For the year, Illinois adult-use cannabis dispensaries sold[Read More…]
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