In the June 28 primary, voters in parts of Homewood and Flossmoor will be nominating a candidate for a judgeship in the 15th Judicial Subcircuit. Bernadette Barrett and Jim Gleffe are Democratic candidates running for election in the 15th subcircuit in the primary election. Currently, Cook County Circuit Court is[Read More…]
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5/26/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
PARTY AT THE SPLASH PAD – You can rent the Splash Pad at Millennium Park for a party this summer, any day of the week from June 4 to Aug. 14. The private booking time includes use of the picnic shelter for up to 50 people. Only kids up to[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…]
Election preview: As commissioner, Williams says she would adapt to the needs of Cook County D5’s residents
Editor’s note: This story is the fourth in a series featuring candidates for Cook County’s 5th District, which includes Flossmoor. For Kierra Williams, the role of a Cook County commissioner is not about following a clearly defined personal agenda but rather about being flexible in the face of whatever challenges[Read More…]
5/25/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
REGISTER STUDENTS ASAP – Homewood School District 153 is asking parents to register their children for the next academic year as soon as possible. The district needs to know how many students will be attending to be sure a sufficient number of teachers are available. Only 33% of the anticipated[Read More…]
McClinton aims to bring ‘a fresh face, a new voice and a new perspective’ to Cook County’s 5th
Editor’s note: This story is the third in a series featuring candidates for Cook County’s 5th District, which includes Flossmoor. As far as Jaylin D. McClinton is concerned: It’s time for a change. McClinton has seen Cook County’s 5th District represented by the same person for his entire life. When[Read More…]
Willow School nurse wraps up 40-year nursing career
The kids at Willow School are happy to have the school year come to a close, but for Willow School nurse Gail Straney it is bittersweet. “I’ll miss the kids,” she said as retirement looms. But after a 40-year career as a hospital nurse and then a school nurse, it’s[Read More…]
Ellis, Parker boys win 8th grade state championship
The Parker Junior High 8th grade boys track team secured the program’s first-ever Class 4A state championship last weekend at East Peoria High School. The Falcons finished with 47 team points, 16 ahead of second-place Winston Junior High from Palatine. Myles Ellis was the champion in the 400-meter dash and[Read More…]
5/24/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
HOMEWOOD VILLAGE BOARD – Homewood Village Board Meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday at village hall. The agenda includes an introduction of the new farmers market manager, a liquor license increase, and other items of business. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN – Help children ages 8 to 12 get acquainted with[Read More…]
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