The Village of Homewood announced on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the creation of the Citizen Civics Academy program for Homewood residents and business owners. The six-week initiative is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the various facets of municipal operations. Classes will occur every Wednesday evening from 6[Read More…]
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E-cigarette use in indoor public places banned starting Jan. 1
E-cigarette use will no longer permitted in indoor public spaces in Illinois beginning Jan. 1 under a new state law signed earlier this year by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) supports the intent of the new law, one of several taking effect in the New[Read More…]
IPO accepting applications for Rising Star Showcase
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is accepting application submissions from all performance-ready youth musicians for the 15th Annual Rising Star Showcase. The deadline is Feb. 5. The Rising Star Showcase is designed to offer performance-ready music students from Chicago’s South Suburbs a chance to perform before a live audience. Past IPO[Read More…]
Cook County treasurer sending out $30.5 million in automatic refunds
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is sending more than $30.5 million in automatic refunds beginning this week to about 9,000 property owners who overpaid their first installment taxes last year. “This service is a huge convenience for homeowners who have overpaid their property taxes,” Pappas said. “Most will not have[Read More…]
13 physicians join Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Specialty Physicians of Illinois (SPI), the multispecialty physician group based in Chicago’s Southland, is pleased to welcome 13 highly qualified medical professionals to its medical staff. “SPI is committed to assembling an unmatched team of accomplished physicians to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to Chicago Southland patients of all ages, across[Read More…]
Kelly’s PREEMIE Act passes US House
The “Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Reauthorization Act of 2023,” or the PREEMIE Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 3226 is designed to improve pregnancy outcomes and infant health by continuing research and education programs aimed at preventing preterm births. The legislation[Read More…]
State health officials report that COVID-19, other respiratory viruses are increasing
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that with the holidays approaching, data indicate that the impact of respiratory viruses is being felt across the state with 44 counties now at an elevated level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to the CDC’s national COVID Data Tracker, as of the week ending[Read More…]
Flossmoor offers winter break babysitting safety training
The Flossmoor Fire Department invites teens to learn valuable safety skills during winter break this year. In the Winter Break Babysitting Safety Training program, participants ages 13 and up will learn childcare safety basics, including CPR and basic first aid. Participants will receive a CPR certification card at the program’s[Read More…]
Flossmoor announces Novoa as new finance director
The Village of Flossmoor has promoted its Assistant Finance Director Ann Novoa to the position of finance director, effective Friday, Dec. 1. She will oversee all aspects of financial administration within the village, including accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, investments and other financial transactions. She will also advise the[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly Celebrates $45,000 AmeriCorps Award for Governors State University
Congresswoman Robin Kelly celebrated a $45,180 federal grant awarded to Governors State University to support a new AmeriCorps VISTA project. Kelly’s district includes Homewood and Flossmoor. Governors State University’s VISTA project will double the current capacity of the Jaguar Jumps program, which serves students with disabilities, and provide wrap-around services[Read More…]
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