With new guidance from the CDC that addresses the need to keep students in classrooms while protecting residents from COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) are adopting new operational guidance for schools and early education from the CDC that eases some restrictions while[Read More…]
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Izaak Walton’s ‘Seasons’ calendar makes a comeback for 2022-23
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve is launching its fourth annual calendar photo competition, “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2023.” Last year, approximately 200 photos were entered into the competition for a spot on the calendar, “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2022,” showing the preserve in different months of the year. The new 12-month calendar will start with[Read More…]
State attorney general warns about fake bank website scam (free content)
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a warning last week regarding a new scam that looks to use fake bank websites to target consumers’ personal information. Scammers create the websites to make them look like a legitimate bank website to[Read More…]
Franciscan Health 20th Classic Golf Outing is Aug. 15
The 20th Franciscan Health Classic will be held on Monday, Aug. 15, at Olympia Fields Country Club. Proceeds from this year’s event will help fund a new Medical Simulation Lab at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. Laurie Crosby, Franciscan Health Foundation executive director, said the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly to host ‘Reclaiming Our Wellness’ symposium at Prairie State (free content)
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced she will host “Reclaiming Our Wellness,” a symposium on Black women and girls from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. The event will focus on addressing eight domains of wellness for women: mental, environmental,[Read More…]
Commissioner Miller earns achievement award for CPR/AED programs
The National Association of Counties presented Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller with an achievement award for her work developing CPR and AED programs for Cook County employees and expanded programs in communities. Miller represents Cook County’s 6th District, including Homewood and Flossmoor. She was honored at the county association’s annual[Read More…]
New Franciscan Health CEO installed at missioning ceremony
Raymond Grady was officially recognized and installed as Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and South Suburban Chicago Division president and chief executive officer at a Missioning Ceremony presided by Franciscan Alliance Inc. chairwoman Sister Jane Marie Klein. The hospital’s St. James Chapel in Olympia Fields was the setting for the ceremony[Read More…]
Public meeting July 28 on development new statewide electric vehicle infrastructure plan
The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a virtual public meeting on July 28 to provide information and get feedback on the development of the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan, the latest in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s efforts to have one million electric vehicles registered in Illinois by 2030. Click[Read More…]
‘Waldo’ is coming to Homewood, bringing summer fun and boosting local shops
Where’s Waldo? This summer, you’ll be looking for him in Homewood. The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 15 local businesses throughout the community during July. This year is the 10th anniversary of Find Waldo Local, a summer vacation activity designed to help[Read More…]
Illinois Family Relief Plan to begin July 1
Beginning tomorrow, the Illinois Family Relief Plan will go into effect to provide relief on grocery tax, gas tax and property taxes. The plan totals an estimated $1.83 billion in relief, including income and property tax rebates and a temporary cut in several sales taxes. The Family Relief Plan includes several tax[Read More…]
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