Franciscan Alliance’s South Suburban Chicago Division’s new ambulatory care facility is scheduled to open Jan. 1, 2023, at 1400 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights near the site of the former Franciscan St. James hospital. Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC (SPI) Family Medicine and Walk-In Clinic is located at 1400 Otto[Read More…]
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County Commissioner Miller named to national program on racial equity
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller was named to the National Association of Counties’ County Officials advancing Racial Equity (CORE) in Justice Network. She was selected for her commitment to identifying and eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in the local criminal legal system. Miller has led Cook County in efforts to[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate report of shots fired in 175th Street
On Tuesday, Dec. 20, at approximately 9:30 p.m. Homewood police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 2300 block of 175th Street. Responding officers located several shell casings in the area, but no damage was found. Police urge anyone who may have information about this incident to[Read More…]
Illinois offers website for checking winter road conditions (free)
With cold weather settling in and the first major winter storm of the season potentially on its way, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to visit and bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road conditions. “Our No. 1 priority is making sure roads are safe for the[Read More…]
County makes first payments in the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced this week that the first payments to participants in the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot have been released and will reach participants in the coming days. The $42 million pilot is the largest publicly-funded guaranteed income program in American history and received[Read More…]
Governor celebrates passage of Workers’ Rights Amendment
Gov. JB Pritzker issued a proclamation on Thursday, Dec. 15, celebrating the passage of the Workers’ Rights Amendment to the Illinois Constitution. “Illinois holds a rich union history; from the 1887 Haymarket Affair to the 1894 Pullman Strike, Illinois laborers have been at the forefront of fighting for fair wages,[Read More…]
No fare increases for riders planned as RTA board approves 2023 budget
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors voted Thursday, Dec. 15, to adopt the 2023 regional transit budget and five-year capital program, which uses federal relief funding to support operations as pandemic recovery continues. RTA coordinates the regional transit system and oversees funding for agencies, including CTA, Metra and[Read More…]
Kelly honors Sandy Hook mass shooting victims, promotes gun safety legislation
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly marked the 10th anniversary Wednesday, Dec. 14, of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, that took the lives of 26 people, including 20 children. “On this day, we are obligated to take the time to remember the lives that were tragically[Read More…]
Homewood rolls out Slow Your Roll program intended to reduce speeding
The Village of Homewood announced on Tuesday a new community-wide effort to reduce speeding in the community. A Pace Car Program titled Slow Your Roll is a traffic-calming initiative with a goal to encourage drivers to be more aware of personal driving habits and set positive examples within the community. [Read More…]
South Suburban College hosting Work Equity Initiative virtual open house Wednesday
South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a virtual open house on Zoom for the Work Equity Initiative (WEI) sponsored programs at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14. The open house will allow the public to gain more information on the WEI-sponsored programs, including community health worker, barbering, basic nursing assistant,[Read More…]
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