Franciscan Alliance’s Board of Trustees has named Raymond Grady as the new president and chief executive officer of Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and its South Suburban Chicago Division. He will begin his duties in Olympia Fields on July 18. “Ray Grady is a seasoned healthcare executive and strategic leader who[Read More…]
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Cook County Animal and Rabies Control offers summer pet safety tips
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during hot and humid weather. The department offers the following tips for pet owners to keep in mind: Do not leave your pet in a[Read More…]
Former Flossmoor Fire Chief Berk dies
The Village of Flossmoor is mourning the death of retired Flossmoor Fire Chief Gregory C. Berk, who died on Saturday, June 18. Berk started his fire service career with the Flossmoor Fire Department in 1967 as a volunteer firefighter. In 1978, he was sworn in as the village’s first[Read More…]
Illinois State Police carjacking initiative signed into law
To assist the Illinois State Police curb the rise in carjackings, State Senator Patrick Joyce supported a new measure that will give more counties across the state expanded access to funding for expressway cameras. “The Illinois State Police have had great success using expressway cameras to track down carjackings in[Read More…]
Wind Creek Hospitality, local officials break ground on East Hazel Crest/Homewood casino
Last week, representatives from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and Wind Creek Hospitality marked the start of construction and celebrated local leaders who provided support to the project throughout the application process. The casino, slated to open in 2023, will be built directly just north of the intersection of[Read More…]
Marian Catholic graduates students from Homewood, Flossmoor
Marian Catholic High School has announced its Homewood and Flossmoor graduates in the Class of 2022. During the 59th graduation ceremony on May 16, Principal Steve Tortorello, a Class of 2004 graduate, urged graduates to “cherish the feeling” of their accomplishments. Graduates from Flossmoor are Christopher Ormsby and Kennedy[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra announces summer concert series at Olympia Fields Country Club
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will present four summer concerts of classical, jazz and contemporary works as its IPO Summer @ Olympia Fields Country Club 2022 series. Two performances will be given at 6:15 p.m. and again at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, July 13, July 27, and Aug. 10.[Read More…]
Franciscan Health announces Excellence Award recipients
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields presented its annual excellence awards to the 2022 Nurse of the Year, Nurse Leader of the Year and Team Member of the Year. Announced as the hospital celebrated National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week, the awards recognize the exceptional contributions made by all Franciscan coworkers[Read More…]
Changeover from COVID-19 individual contact tracing calls to automated case notification begins June 1
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced it is shifting its COVID-19 contact tracing efforts and individual case investigation telephone calls to focus on a more strategic approach of automated case notifications. Starting June 1, 2022, IDPH no longer will make individual case investigation calls to persons positive[Read More…]
Franciscan Health to hold Little Angels Memorial Service on June 8 at Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields will hold a Little Angels Memorial Service for the young lives lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy or newborn death on Wednesday, June 8, at 2 p.m., at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Glenwood. When a family experiences a miscarriage or infant death, Franciscan Health buries those[Read More…]
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