For the fourth consecutive year, Franciscan Health is working to ease a silent crisis that impacts many parents in Northwest Indiana and the South Suburbs. The annual Diaper Drive has become a tradition during Diaper Insecurity Month in October, with the goal of making sure that families have one less[Read More…]
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Cook County starts pilot project to improve transit accessibility in South Suburbs
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Thursday, Oct. 15, that county officials are advancing plans to improve transit service and provide lower Metra fares for Chicago’s south side and south suburban Cook County residents. Fair Transit South Cook, a three-year pilot project, aims to increase use of transit for[Read More…]
D161 to test the waters of in-person blended model with return of some students
Flossmoor School District 161 intends to move forward with bringing a limited number of students in its special education programs back into its buildings as early as Oct. 26. Jackie Janicke, the district’s director of special education, presented a report to the school board and led a conversation about a[Read More…]
Metra proposes 2021 budget with no service cuts – for now
Metra’s 2021 proposed $700 million operating budget does not call for fare increases or service cuts from present levels, but it will require $70 million in cuts unless the agency receives additional COVID-related financial assistance. Metra also detailed a 2021 capital budget of $386.4 million that continues significant investment in[Read More…]
Kimmons’ timeline extended but decision looms after city committee upholds cross-lobbying ban
Flossmoor Trustee Gyata Kimmons has a tough decision on the horizon: leave his elected position in the town he calls home or discontinue the work he does as a lobbyist in the city of Chicago.
District 153 staff wrestle with adapting assessment to remote learning situation
Homewood District 153 administrators and teachers are looking at ways to administer learning assessments now that students are attending school remotely. The unprecedented situation is raising a number of challenges. At the school board meeting Tuesday, Kathy Schaeflein, director of curriculum and instruction, and Cathryne Czarnecki, a member of the district’s[Read More…]
Vehicle crash sends car into Boston Market building
Cancer Support Center hosts Ungala on Oct. 30
The Cancer Support Center invites attendees to “dress down” for its Harvest Moon Ungala on Friday, Oct. 30. Guests can attend in person, or set a virtual party with a meal from Balagio’s Ristorante. The gala is one of four major fundraisers for the not-for-profit organization that offers its services[Read More…]
State email service helps Illinois drivers restore privileges
Secretary of State Jesse White announced on Wednesday that a new email service is available to members of the public who need information on reinstating driving privileges, obtaining driving relief or scheduling an administrative hearing. Individuals who have a driver’s license suspension or revocation or any other loss of driving[Read More…]
Letter: Dunning’s Market helps build community
Dear Chronicle, Thank you for highlighting the vibrancy that Dunning’s Market brings to our community. Whether in Cherry Creek Plaza or downtown Flossmoor, the market is a community highlight. The staff is always friendly and the food never misses the mark for being fresh and delicious. Perhaps, the most endearing[Read More…]
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