The Village of Homewood announced the successful completion of its first-ever Unwrap Homewood holiday shopping promotion, an initiative designed to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally and support downtown and Southgate businesses during the holiday season. The promotion exceeded expectations, with 71 customers participating and spending a total of[Read More…]
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State extends deadline to Jan. 31 to enroll in health insurance
Get Covered Illinois is giving residents additional time to enroll in health insurance through the state’s official marketplace. Customers now have until Jan. 31 to apply for and enroll in coverage. “We are seeing record numbers of customers finding more affordable coverage by taking the time to shop for and compare[Read More…]
Cook County encourages residents to test homes for radon; free test kits available
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is recognizing Radon Action Month by urging residents, no matter where they live, to test their homes for radon, a radioactive, colorless, and odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United[Read More…]
Davis-backed Clean and Reliable Grid Act aims to reduce energy costs
Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. William “Will” Davis (D-Homewood) sponsored the Clean and Reliable Grid Act (CRGA) that will help bring down home energy bills immediately and provide long-term relief for residents. “Across the state, rising energy bills have been a serious[Read More…]
Robotics workshop for preteens
Mentoring Youth Through Technology Illinois is hosting a free junior robotics program for kids ages 9 through 12 starting Saturday, Jan. 17. Sessions will meet for eight Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon through March 17 in the Glenwood Village Hall at 1 Asselborn Way in Glenwood. Sessions will focus[Read More…]
Cook County launches campaign to promote lead removal services
Cook County Department of Public Health has launched a new awareness campaign, Lead-Safe Cook County, to encourage eligible suburban Cook County residents and homeowners to apply for free lead removal services and free home repairs. Lead is a toxic metal that can be hard to see but is very harmful. There[Read More…]
Miller helps establish task force to reduce violence against women
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller led the first meeting of the Chicago-Cook County Task Force to Reduce Violence Against Women on Jan. 7. Miller said the task force is an effort to strengthen protections and coordinate solutions for survivors of domestic violence. The task force brings together elected officials, justice[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca proposes state tax deduction on gratuities
State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, has introduced a measure in the Illinois House that would create a state income tax deduction for gratuities. He said it would enable working people to keep more of their earnings. Through 2025 legislation Congress provided a temporary federal income tax deduction for qualified[Read More…]
South Suburban Housing Center settles discrimination complaint against Springfield apartment complex
South Suburban Housing Center, the regional fair housing enforcement and housing counseling agency based in Homewood, reached a settlement with the owners and management of Pine Ridge Apartments, a 224-unit apartment complex in Springfield, resolving a complaint of housing discrimination based on source of income. The complaint was filed with[Read More…]
Cook County health officials warn of flu spike
Flu activity in suburban Cook County has elevated from high to very high for the week ending Dec. 27, 2025, and continues to increase, according to Cook County Department of Public Health’s respiratory surveillance data. RSV activity has elevated from low to moderate and is increasing. COVID-19 activity remains low but[Read More…]
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