In celebration of Earth Day, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced a $4.6-million partnership today between the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) and South Suburban College (SSC) to provide County residents with a permanent drop-off location to appropriately dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) materials. The[Read More…]

Students at St. Agnes School in Chicago Heights raised $1,650 during their Lenten service project to purchase diapers for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ diaper pantry for new moms in need. The project, called For the Sake of New Life, spanned two weeks during Lent. Students filled baby bottle banks with[Read More…]

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced on April 18 the deadline for homeowners to apply for property tax exemptions is Monday, April 29.   Exemptions are property tax savings that contribute to lowering a property owner’s tax bill.   “My goal is to ensure that homeowners receive all the money-saving[Read More…]

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced the start of the 2024 Healthy Illinois Survey, a statewide effort to compile essential data on the current state of health and wellness and areas where public health can be improved. Under Illinois law, IDPH is required to administer an annual[Read More…]

Tickets are on sale for the South Suburban Humane Society Spotlight Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Tinley Park Convention Center. This 35th annual fundraiser will include a signature drink created by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Tito’s silent auction and raffle donations. SSHS will be[Read More…]

Visit Chicago Southland has won the Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website Budget A. The recognition came during the 2024 Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism in Peoria, Illinois. The three-day Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism—the state’s premier educational and networking conference for tourism industry professionals—gathered[Read More…]

The Homewood-Flossmoor High School library staff invites readers of all ages to an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. The library staff is partnering with Bookie’s New and Used Books to be on hand with a selection of books and literary gifts for sale. D’s[Read More…]

Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo May 4 at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields for new and expectant parents. The event features tours of the Family Birth Center, prizes, gifts, refreshments and health vendors as well as information on safe sleep, prenatal care, car[Read More…]

Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough died Sunday, April 7, at age 73. The clerk’s office issued the following statement. “It is with profound sadness that the Cook County Clerk’s Office announces the death of Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough, a beloved leader and dedicated public servant who was serving her second[Read More…]