The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday, Jan. 23, marked the one-year anniversary of the federal government announcing its intent to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization. The withdrawal, which the federal government recently finalized, will disrupt long-standing systems for global disease detection, emergency coordination, and[Read More…]
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Donna Miller issues statement on killing of Minnesota man
Donna Miller, a Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 2nd District congressional seat, issued a statement Saturday, Jan. 24, about the alleged killing of a Minnesota man by federal agents that morning. Miller currently represents Homewood on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Miller’s statement follows: “U.S. Border Patrol agents killed another[Read More…]
UChicago Medicine to open Ralph Lauren Center at Ingalls Hospital to expand access to cancer care
The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation has awarded a grant to the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center to establish the UChicago Medicine Ralph Lauren Center, reflecting a joint commitment to bridging gaps in cancer health and expanding cancer care in the city’s vulnerable communities. The UChicago Medicine Ralph Lauren Center[Read More…]
State urges readiness ahead of major weekend winter storm, extreme cold
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is advising residents to prepare for a multi-wave winter storm and dangerously low temperatures expected to impact the state starting Friday, Jan. 23, through Sunday, Jan. 25. A major weather system is expected to bring extreme cold across most of[Read More…]
Metra to operate reduced schedules on Friday due to severe cold
With severe cold forecast for the Chicago region, Metra has made the decision to operate reduced schedules on all its lines on Friday, Jan. 23. The severe weather schedules for Metra Electric line have been posted on Metra’s website, metra.com. In general, the level of service will be similar to the[Read More…]
Illinois unveils plan to address needs of older adults
The Illinois Department on Aging today released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive Plan for Living Well, a landmark multisector plan addressing the needs of older adults and caregivers. The plan establishes a decade-long blueprint to ensure the growing population of older Illinoisans can live dignified, engaged, productive, and meaningful lives at every stage of[Read More…]
IPO receives local tourism grant to promote Valentine’s Day event
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra recently received a $3,500 Local Tourism Grant from Visit Chicago Southland to promote the orchestra’s 2026 Valentine’s Day concert package, “Eat, Stay and Hear Them Play.” The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive in[Read More…]
Prime Healthcare announces purchase of Franciscan Health Olympia Fields hospital
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is in the process of being purchased by Prime Healthcare. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has served the South Suburbs for more than two decades and is Franciscan Alliance’s only hospital in Illinois. It previously operated St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Prime Healthcare announced on Friday,[Read More…]
Kelly, 70 co-sponsors introduce articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Noem
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, pledged last week that she would file articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. On Wednesday, Jan. 14, she held a news conference to announce that articles of impeachment formally have been filed and that 70 members of Congress have signed on as co-sponsors.[Read More…]
Governors State launches app for university media distribution
Beginning Jan. 16, viewers can tune in on their phones or other devices to watch Governors State University events, including sports and commencement, via a new app. The Educator TV app will deliver content directly, allowing the community to stay connected while also showcasing the university’s talent and full-service media studios. Josh[Read More…]
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