The Flossmoor Police Department is urging motorists to commit to sober driving, buckle up and following traffic laws this Halloween. If you’re planning to partake in Halloween festivities, Flossmoor Police Chief Carl Estelle reminds you to make sure you have a safe, sober ride home. “Alcohol and cannabis impair your[Read More…]
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Flossmoor Veterans Memorial presenting its local history unit at regional conference
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial will present its Flossmoor Veterans’ Time Machine project Oct. 31 at the Constitutional Democracy Project 2025 conference sponsored by IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law. The presentation is in the area of “History in the Classroom,” part of the Teachers of Civics, Law and Government section. The FVM local[Read More…]
Work to impact Metra Electric service in October, November
Construction work associated with the South Shore Line’s expansion plans will impact Metra Electric service on three weekends in late October and early November. The Metra Electric Line will operate a Sunday schedule on both Saturday and Sunday on the weekends of Oct. 25-26, Nov. 1-2 and Nov. 15-16. On[Read More…]
PSC starts evening division for nursing
If you’re thinking about a career in nursing but scheduling is an issue, Prairie State College’s evening division may be the solution. PSC opened an evening division for nursing this fall semester and all 22 slots were filled. The evening option is designed to give students greater flexibility. PSC is[Read More…]
LIHEAP applications open for seniors, customers with disabilities
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is now accepting applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for income-qualified residential customers who are age 60 and older, disabled or have at least one child 5 years old or younger. Households already disconnected or that have a[Read More…]
Cook County extends deadline and expands eligibility for $15M homeowner relief fund
County officials announced Oct. 10 that the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund has expanded its eligibility requirements and extended its deadline to Oct. 31. The $15 million program 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. To[Read More…]
PSC marks Dia de los Muertos with free events
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…]
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…]
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