OpenAI Foundation announced on Dec. 3 the first recipients from its People-First AI Fund, a multi-million-dollar investment in community-based nonprofits working to strengthen local communities and expand the opportunity of artificial intelligence. Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra the only professional orchestra to be awarded a grant. AI has been a red-hot topic[Read More…]
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Anew names Kristine Scott its next CEO
Kristine Scott has been appointed the next chief executive officer for Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse. She begins in the position Dec. 29. Scott has been working with nonprofits for 25 years, the last six years as Anew’s chief advancement officer. Her experience in fundraising, strategic partnerships and stakeholder[Read More…]
Cook County Board unanimously approves $10.12B balanced budget
On Nov. 20, the Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a balanced $10.12 billion budget for fiscal year 2026. The budget includes billions of dollars in public health, public safety and economic development funding and continues pandemic recovery efforts without layoffs, tax increases or cuts to essential services. “This[Read More…]
The Weeks | Nov. 30: More holiday events, Homewood Chevy car giveaway, holiday charity projects, Jane Austen appearance, Sarah’s Soles, more e-bike talk
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, Dec. 1 Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlight: Tuesday, Dec. 2 Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board[Read More…]
Humane Society hopes to meet matching gift
As Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2 approaches, South Suburban Humane Society is hoping to raise $20,000 so it can get a matching grant. Donations can be made at the southsuburbanhumane.org website. The work of the humane society annually impacts an estimated 20,000 pets and the people who love them. Volunteers[Read More…]
Catholic Charities food drive is Saturday, Dec. 6
Volunteers at St. John Neumann Church, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood, are sponsoring a food drive from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, in the church parking lot. The food collected will be delivered to a Catholic Charities regional distribution site to help feed needy families. Staples, such[Read More…]
IDPH issues statement contesting CDC website changes on vaccines and autism
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released a following statement on Nov. 20 from Director Dr. Sameer Vohra in response to changes made on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website making unfounded claims regarding vaccines and autism: “In Illinois, we follow scientific evidence, and the science[Read More…]
27 outstanding H-F High musicians performed at district festival
Homewood-Flossmoor High School had 27 student musicians selected for the Illinois Music Education Association District 1 Senior Festival Nov. 8. Students selected represent the highest achieving high school student musicians in the area. They were selected by audition into performing ensembles led by collegiate faculty members in their disciplines. District[Read More…]
The Drama Group to perform fun musical, ‘A Christmas Story’
Just in time for the holiday season, The Drama Group presents “A Christmas Story” as a musical adaptation of the beloved 1966 story by writer Jean Shepard. The show is being presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6, and again at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and[Read More…]
Cook County Board approves funding support for small businesses
On Thursday, Nov. 20, the Cook County Board of Commissioners took a step intended to accelerate economic opportunity across the region by approving new funding to expand small business lending through several local community financial institutions. The Board also renewed its support for the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, which is[Read More…]
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