You Matter 2 announced last week the return of its summer program, G.A.M.E. Changers. The program is designed exclusively for middle school students entering sixth to eighth grades. G.A.M.E. Changers stands for Gaining Authentic, Meaningful Experiences and offers a platform for young individuals to learn, grow, and have fun during the[Read More…]
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State releases post-COVID guide for public health emergencies
On the eve of the anniversary marking the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) declarations put in place at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Illinois released a playbook detailing measures the state should take to prepare for future public health emergencies as well as recommendations for future[Read More…]
County offers safety tips for pets during cicada emergence
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets this spring and summer as two different groups of periodic cicadas emerge simultaneously. Billions of cicadas are expected to emerge in Illinois in late[Read More…]
Homewood Art & Garden Street Fair returns with more than 70 craft and food vendors
Homewood’s annual spring festival, the Art & Garden Street Fair, will return May 31 and June 1. More than 70 vendors will line the streets downtown selling a wide variety of handcrafted items. Vendors include local and regional artists, jewelry designers, textile makers, candle makers, bath and body products creators,[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s 9th symphony May 18
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 on Saturday, May 18, marking the 200th anniversary since the work was first performed. Beethoven premiered the work on May 7, 1824, in Vienna. It took Beethoven two years to write the choral symphony and was the first example of[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca supports insurance reform legislation
Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, voted in this Illinois legislative session to back an insurance reform plan that he believes will prioritize patients by cracking down on large rate increases, banning “step therapy” and stopping “junk insurance” plans that provide no real coverage. “These are needed reforms that recognize[Read More…]
Community invited to offer input on H-F superintendent search
The Alma Advisory Group invites residents to attend a meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 20, to offer comments as the District 233 board begins the search for its next superintendent. Superintendent Scott Wakeley plans to retire from his position in June 2025. This session will be[Read More…]
Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Program partners accepting applications from nonprofits to serve at-risk populations
Franciscan Health has received funds to support healthcare-related programs for non-profit, health and human service organizations in at-risk communities, which will be allocated through Franciscan’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP). SIPP funding applications will be accepted until May 31. Partner agencies will be announced in mid-July. Organizations may apply for[Read More…]
Homewood names Terence Acquah as assistant village manager
The Village of Homewood has hired Terence Acquah as the new assistant village manager. He started work on Monday, April 29. “Homewood brings back the best memories from my childhood. I grew up playing baseball here and loving the community,” Acquah said. “I am excited to collaborate with staff and[Read More…]
Top part-time students at PSC recognized
Prairie State College announced part-time students who earned status on the part-time honors list for the fall semester. Part-time students who have completed a minimum of 12 college credit hours at PSC, achieved three or more college credit hours with a term GPA of 3.75 or higher in the Fall[Read More…]
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