Prairie State College invites the community to celebrate Día de los Muertos with free events Oct. 20, 21 and 23 that honor Hispanic cultural traditions on the PSC campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Residents are invited to reserve a table to create and personalize a remembrance[Read More…]
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Filmmaker John Waters will share his movie tales at GSU on Oct. 31
Filmmaker and actor John Waters will welcome guests to The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University on Oct. 31, as he shares his secrets at a director’s commentary and screening of his 1994 film “Serial Mom.” The program will begin at 8 p.m. Waters will share behind the[Read More…]
Metra amends bike policy to address e-bike safety concerns
To address safety concerns affiliated with large, heavy e-bikes and e-scooters, Metra now will require customers to be able to carry their bikes and scooters on and off trains by themselves and without the assistance of their device’s electric motors. The amendment to Metra’s bike policy was made in response[Read More…]
Cook County announces Grow with Google partnership to bring scholarships to adult learners
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced a new partnership between Cook County’s Project Rainbow initiative and Grow with Google that is expected to open doors for adult learners. Through this collaboration, no-cost scholarships will be made available for Google Career Certificates, helping hundreds of residents gain the skills they need to grow their[Read More…]
Improving a home’s landscape is topic for Green Drinks meeting Oct. 15
Chicago Southland Green Drinks topic for the Oct. 15 meeting is sustainable approaches for transforming your home landscape. The session, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Soundgrowler Brewery, 8201 183rd St., Tinley Park, will be led by Katie Martin Peck, a city planner and registered landscape architect with two decades[Read More…]
Walk Walton benefit for science center is Oct. 19
The Homewood Science Center invites you to enjoy the outdoors at the 2025 Walk Walton event Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood. “Walk Walton has become one of our most beloved traditions at the Homewood Science Center,” said Edie Dobrez, HSC executive director. “It blends hands-on[Read More…]
GovState’s Jaguar 5K returns Oct. 26
Governors State University will offer area runners a chance to achieve a personal best or just enjoy the beautiful fall scenery on campus during the annual Jaguar 5K. This year, organizers have added a one-mile walk, age bracket awards and ceremony, and a free kids dash provided by Lupus Society of[Read More…]
Cook County launches $15 million Homeowner Relief Fund to address rising property taxes
Homeowners have until Friday, Oct. 10, to apply for the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million program that will assist homeowners who have experienced a substantial increase in property taxes in recent years. Selected recipients will receive $1,000 in one-time assistance. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 10.[Read More…]
UChicago Medicine Ingalls locations offering free mental health screenings in October for National Depression and Health Screening Month
During National Depression and Health Screening Month in October, University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls locations will offer free screenings for symptoms of depression and anxiety for people 12 years and older. Screenings are taking place on the following dates and times, and no appointment is necessary: At the screenings, individuals[Read More…]
Workshop series at GSU to help listeners enjoy orchestral music
Orchestral music and all its inspirations will be discussed in a new Knowledge Exchange program at Governors State University. Sessions meet Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon through Nov. 7. Discussions and presentations are led by Dr. Charles Amenta, a member of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s board of directors, and[Read More…]
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