Registration is now open for the Franciscan Health Produce Prescription Program in Olympia Fields, which aims to assist with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free, four-week program, participants will receive produce vouchers for fresh produce every month for six months. Participants must have type 1 or type[Read More…]
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Cook County to provide $1,000 payments to help qualified homeowners facing property tax increases
The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, April 10, approved a resolution establishing the eligibility criteria for the Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15-million program to assist homeowners who have experienced a substantial increase on their property tax bills in recent years. This program will provide immediate relief to residents[Read More…]
04.12.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Lucky Egg Hunt. Youngsters will have a chance to gather eggs, including a few special eggs with extra prizes, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Apollo Park, near Morgan Street and Bowling Green Road. For kids age 10 and younger. H-F Park District residents only. Free. Lucky Dog Egg Hunt. Dogs[Read More…]
Prairie State to host town hall meeting for veterans on citizenship
Prairie State College will host a town hall meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, for veterans, active duty service members and their families. The event at the college, 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights, will provide an opportunity to connect with key speakers who will[Read More…]
Health & Wellness 2025: Adult PT expansion just what the doctor ordered
Sheralee Shah is a firm believer in counting your blessings. Shah, who has been a physical therapist for 20 years, has seen the toll that strokes, injuries and disease have taken on her patients. She’s also seen her patients rebound, helping them regain the ability to walk, drive and perform[Read More…]
County unveils next phase of guaranteed income program
On Tuesday, April 8, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced early findings from the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot, which show benefits for participants — including improved financial stability and reduced stress. Preckwinkle announced the formation of an advisory committee to guide the county’s next phase of guaranteed[Read More…]
04.11.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, April 11 Senior Social Hour. Seniors can gather for an hour of pleasant conversation and light refreshment from 1 to 2 p.m. at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Saturday, April 12 Lucky Egg Hunt. Youngsters will have a chance to gather eggs, including a few special eggs with extra prizes,[Read More…]
H-F thrower Wiley ready to defend state title
Few would’ve expected Jaloni Wiley to be where she is today when she first got to Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The junior thrower was a cheerleader who had designs on being a sprinter for the track team. Vikings throws coach Billy Bundy saw something in her, though. Two years later, Wiley[Read More…]
Hidden Gem Guitars celebrates two-year anniversary with free guitar strings and recycling
Hidden Gem Guitars, a shop selling guitars and guitar accessories in the Brown Building in downtown Flossmoor, celebrated its two-year anniversary on Saturday, April 5. Everything in the store was 15% off. Hidden Gem offered a free pack of guitar strings to any customer who wanted one. Community members brought in old[Read More…]
District 153 superintendent responds to community concerns about staff cuts
Editor’s note: The following Q&A message from Superintendent Scott McAlister was included in the District 153 e-newsletter posted Thursday, April 10. An update for our community on staffing for the 2025-2026 school year On Monday, April 7, the Board of Education approved recommendations from the superintendent regarding staffing levels for[Read More…]