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Illinois opens registration for student-led initiative to prevent school violence and hate

Illinois high schools are invited to register for the free Illinois Invent2Prevent(I2P) school safety and prevention program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), running from January to May 2025.  The I2P program is managed by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and EdVenture Partners, in partnership with the Illinois Emergency[Read More…]

State health officials remind residents to get protection from seasonal respiratory bugs

Now that colder temperatures have arrived, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to prepare for the coming respiratory virus season by getting the recommended shots for flu and COVID-19 and RSV. While the IDPH Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard shows the overall illness level in Illinois remains Low, public[Read More…]

Illinois’ winter weather utility shut-off rule in effect Dec. 1

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding consumers that Illinois’ winter  weather rule will take effect from Dec. 1 through March 31, 2025. The winter weather rule prohibits utilities from disconnecting eligible customers who use electric or gas as their primary source of home heating. “Frigid winters are a given in Illinois.[Read More…]

Cook County Board approves $9.94B budget with no new taxes

The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 22 approved a balanced $9.94 billion FY2025 budget.  The County budget allocates hundreds of millions of dollars for equity-focused programs, continued pandemic recovery efforts and vital programs and resources for residents without increasing taxes. The budget passed unanimously, 17-0, following a month[Read More…]

Black Friday blood drive in Homewood

Homewood is hosting a Black Friday blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 at the fire house, 17950 Dixie Highway.  Donors must be at least 16 years old, be in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Bring your ID with you. It is recommended[Read More…]

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