Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Aug. 8 the state is accepting grant applications from schools and agencies that support child and adolescent health for a share of $10 million in federal funding intended to strengthen mental health services for students across Illinois. [Read More…]
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Franciscan Health conducting job recruitment fairs
Franciscan Health Crown Point, Dyer, Michigan City, Munster and Olympia Fields, in partnership with Franciscan Physician Network and Specialty Physicians of Illinois, are conducting job recruitment fairs this fall for a variety of career opportunities in Northwest Indiana and the South Suburbs. Positions are available in clinical and non-clinical settings,[Read More…]
Local students honored in July
Five local students were named to Bradley University Dean’s List for spring 2023. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale. Bryson Robinson-Levant of Homewood was named to Augustana College’s spring semester Dean’s List. Mattison[Read More…]
Cup-in-hand kickball tournament set for Sept. 9
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has opened registration for teams interested in participating in the cup-in-hand kickball tournament set for Sept. 9. This game, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Leavitt Park in Flossmoor, is for adults 21 and older. There will be a maximum eight players per team. Games are[Read More…]
State launches blueprint to help combat climate change
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has launched a climate action plan to serve as a blueprint for reducing the agency’s carbon footprint and achieving the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals by 2050. Plans include a pollinator-friendly solar installation, electric charging stations in state parks, greater use of electric[Read More…]
Franciscan Health hosting 9th annual Health & Wellness Fair
Cornerstone Community Development Corporation and Franciscan Health are inviting the public to a Health & Wellness Fair on Aug. 26 in Ford Heights featuring a variety of activities including free health screenings. Information about women’s and men’s health, domestic violence services, recovery services, senior programs, breast cancer education and the[Read More…]
Cook County announces first off-site power purchase agreement for renewable energy
Cook County officials announced Tuesday, Aug. 1, the first power purchase agreement for renewable energy. The agreement was reached as part of a broader transaction with Constellation and Swift Current Energy. Starting in March 2025, Cook County’s asset portfolio will source approximately 24% of its electricity, about 49,000 MWh, from[Read More…]
Pritzker signs bills expanding supports for active military members, veterans, military families
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday, July 31, signed five bills expanding protections for veterans, active-duty soldiers and military dependents.
Gov. Pritzker signs legislation expanding racial classification categories
On Friday, Aug. 4, Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3768, expanding racial classification categories when reporting statistical data within state agencies. The legislation amends the Uniform Racial Classification Act to create a “Middle Eastern or North African” (MENA) category. The amendment will require agencies to include the MENA category[Read More…]
Pritzker signs bill establishing full-day klndergarten by 2027
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday, Aug. 2, signed HB2396, requiring each school board in Illinois to establish a kindergarten program with full-day attendance beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. Under this bill, every district must also establish a half-day program that is developmentally appropriate and provides opportunities for play-based learning.[Read More…]
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