Flossmoor police responded to the intersection of Western Avenue and Vollmer Road shortly after 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, to investigate a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers determined that multiple rounds were potentially fired at a vehicle in traffic, which contained two occupants. There were no reports of[Read More…]
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State officials urge residents to protect themselves from risks during Cybersecurity Awareness Month
What’s at least 16 characters long, includes four different kinds of keyboard characters, and is based on initials for a string of thought that only you would know? That’s a good password. Here’s an example: Your favorite song is One Headlight by the Wallflowers, and you got the CD for[Read More…]
Cook County launches Domestic Violence Survivor Center in Markham
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Iris Y. Martinez oversaw a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 18 to launch the Domestic Violence Survivor Center (DVSC) in the Markham Courthouse. DVSC is intended to provide a safe place for families that have experienced instances of domestic violence and may[Read More…]
Specialty Physicians of Illinois hosts open house at Homewood primary care clinic
Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, the multi-specialty physician group based in Chicago’s South Suburbs, will present a free open house event on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 6:30 p.m. at its Homewood primary care clinic at 18636 Dixie Highway. At the open house event, visitors will have the opportunity[Read More…]
Metra proposes $1.1B operating budget, revises fare structure
Metra unveiled a $1.1 billion operating budget for 2024 on Oct. 11 that includes a major revision to its fare structure and new fare products. It also proposed a $574.9 million capital budget that continues significant investment in railcars, bridges, and stations. The plans will be the subject of public[Read More…]
Forest Preserves launches new web map feature to help find fall color
Fall foliage is set to peak in October this year, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County can now help visitors find the closest fall color hot spot via a new interactive web map feature. “This new filter makes it easier for folks to find fabulous fall foliage near them,” says Forest[Read More…]
State health officials encourage residents to protect themselves from respiratory viruses
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Oct. 13 urged residents to protect themselves from respiratory viruses, even though data indicates COVID-19 hospitalizations are at a low level across the state. According to the CDC’s national COVID Data Tracker, as of the week ending Sept. 30, the total number of[Read More…]
PSC hosting Halloween Family Fun Fest on Oct. 31
Prairie State College will host its annual free Halloween Family Fun Fest on Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the newly renovated atrium on the main campus at 202 S. Halsted in Chicago Heights. “We are excited to provide a safe environment for our youngest community members to[Read More…]
Deer on the road: Avoid the urge to swerve
Fall in Illinois includes high school football, spectacular scenery as the leaves change colors and the arrival of deer mating season. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding motorists to be alert for deer, which are entering their peak active season, especially at dawn[Read More…]
Pappas: Second installment 2022 tax bills are now online
Cook County property owners who don’t want to wait until their property tax bills arrive in the mail may now view, download and pay their second installment bill for the 2022 Tax Year Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Tuesday, Oct. 17. Tax bills are online at cookcountytreasurer.com. Property owners can select[Read More…]
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