Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced grant funding for Homewood and Flossmoor libraries. “Libraries throughout the state must have the resources and financial support they need to provide high-quality materials and programming to Illinois residents,” Giannoulias said. “Libraries serve as centers for lifelong learning and are[Read More…]
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County to host Community Voices meetings to get input on ARPA programs
Cook County will kick off its Community Voices event series with the first of four community meetings this week. The first meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 69 W. Washington, Chicago, on the 22nd floor in rooms G & H. Register here. Among[Read More…]
Mariachi Tradicional Juvenil to perform Sept. 19 in Flossmoor
The Village of Flossmoor and Flossmoor Public Library will host a musical performance by Mariachi Tradicional Juvenil, an ensemble group from the Mariachi Arts & Culture Academy, at the library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The[Read More…]
Recyclepalooza returns Sept. 21
For those area residents who have an accumulation of difficult-to-recycle items, Flossmoor’s annual Recyclepalooza event is a way to get rid of them responsibly. The 9 a.m. to noon event on Sept. 21 at Parker Junior High is sponsored by the Village of Flossmoor Green Commission and Homewood Disposal. New[Read More…]
Franciscan Health hosting suicide prevention course on Sept. 12
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free suicide prevention course from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 20201 S. Crawford Ave. in Olympia Fields. The entry level Question, Persuade and Refer or QPR Suicide Prevention Course, is based on curriculum developed by the QPR Institute. The course aims[Read More…]
Illinois’ ABLE Savings accounts benefitting people with disabilities
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is touting the new ABLE Savings program helping people with disabilities achieve greater financial independence through investment accounts. ABLE is short for Achieving a Better Life Experience. A decade ago, Congress passed a law allowing states to create programs to help individuals with disabilities save[Read More…]
Heart Association honors Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Bronze quality achievement award. The honor recognizes the hospital’s commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure according to the most up-to-date guidelines as outlined by the American Heart Association. The hospital’s outstanding care[Read More…]
Forest Preserves restoration topic of Green Drinks program
“Then and Now: Restoration in the Forest Preserves of Cook County” is the topic of the Green Drinks Chicago Southland group meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Blue Island Beer Co., 13357 Old Western Ave., Blue Island. Guest presenter will be Jessica Becker with the conservation[Read More…]
Izaak Walton’s ‘Seasons’ calendar makes a comeback for 2025
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve has launched its sixth annual calendar photo competition: Seasons of Izaak Walton/2025. Entrants can submit a maximum of five entries. Photos can be of weather, landscape, birds, dogs, other animals, and unidentifiable people. Photographs must be shot within Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve. All submissions must be[Read More…]
$1 million winning Lotto ticket sold at Homewood convenience store
An Illinois Lottery player in the South Suburbs won the Lotto Million 1 this week – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday, Aug. 12 drawing of Lotto Million 1 at South Gate Mini Mart, 18747 Dixie Highway in Homewood. The winning numbers were: 3-8-10-14-31-38.[Read More…]
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