The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will feature a new work by Arlene Sierra, and classics by Gershwin and Tchaikovsky for its Feb. 24 concert. The program will open at 7:30 p.m. with the orchestra under the baton of Director of Music Director Stillian Kirov. Guest performers will be world-renowned pianist Sean[Read More…]
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D161 kindergarten registration opens Feb. 28
Flossmoor District 161 will open kindergarten registration on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Parents and guardians can register children from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at each of the district’s elementary schools. Registration is open for children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024. The district must be[Read More…]
Sen. Joyce appointed to Manufacturing Caucus
State Sen. Patrick Joyce has been named to the Illinois Manufacturing Caucus, a group that will partner with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association to create new awareness of and support for the role manufacturing facilities play on the regional and state economy. Joyce, D-Kankakee, represents Flossmoor in the Illinois Senate. “Statewide,[Read More…]
Two CPR sessions offered at fire stations
To mark February as National Heart Month, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller is hosting a free CPR/AED training and CPR Bystander hands-only training at two regional fire stations. Participants can choose from an 11 a.m. program Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Oak Forest Fire Station, 4907 167th St. in Oak[Read More…]
Local farmer Josh Snedden addresses Congress members on small farm needs
Josh Snedden, a local farmer who sells his produce at Red Bird Café in Homewood, addressed Illinois members of Congress on Thursday, Feb. 1, about the need for changes to the proposed Farm Bill that includes measures that would make sustainable food and farming more accessible to everyone. Snedden and[Read More…]
State to work with Google to improve access to children’s behavioral healthcare resources
State officials announced on Monday, Jan. 29, a new initiative, Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation: A Service Access Portal for Illinois Youth (BEACON), that will be powered by Google Cloud’s secure, scalable and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technology. The centralized point of access is intended to[Read More…]
Reps. Kelly, Balderson announce the Congressional Digital Health Caucus
The Caucus aims to inform policymakers of the rapid advancements in digital health innovation, highlight the potential impacts on patients and the healthcare system, and ensure that all Americans benefit from the transformative power of digital health tools. The Digital Health Caucus, composed of a bipartisan group of lawmakers, will[Read More…]
Mardi Gras party Feb. 10 in Homewood
The community is invited to join in the fun when the Parish of St. John Neumann hosts a Mardi Gras party on Saturday, Feb. 10, in the parish hall behind the church, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a catered dinner served at 7:30 p.m.[Read More…]
Jazz Fest is Feb. 16 at Prairie State
Prairie State College will present its 35th annual Jazz Fest on Friday, Feb. 16, in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium on campus, 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The show will open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Performers are Orbert Davis on trumpet, Darius Hampton on saxophone,[Read More…]
Gov. Pritzker announces $160M for Great Lakes Water Innovation Engine
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday, Jan. 30, that a Chicago-area water innovation hub — Current — has been selected to receive a $160 million innovation grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engine program for their Great Lakes ReNEW initiative. ReNEW focuses on sustainable water innovation solutions.[Read More…]