The Homewood address for Conroy Orthopaedic & Sports Therapy Ltd. remains the same, but its location within the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club will change. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District agreed March 29 to extend Conroy’s lease through March 2027 and work with the business to move its offices to the[Read More…]
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County seeks input from residents on transit policy and projects
Cook County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is seeking input from residents on the County’s first-of-its-kind transit plan. DoTH launched a survey this morning to get feedback on whether residents’ transit needs are adequately represented in planning process. Residents can take the survey at online. The survey is open[Read More…]
Blood drive April 23 and 24
Versiti Blood Centers is hosting a blood drive April 23 and 24 in honor of Kristin Arielle Oliver, a cancer patient who died in 2020. The blood drive will be from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, at Sgt.[Read More…]
Here First | April 1
Quote of the week “An expansion of trails and open spaces is sorely needed across our neighborhoods to benefit existing residents and for the city to achieve health, economic, climate, and transportation goals.” — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, referring to plans for expanding biking trails in the city The[Read More…]
4/1/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
FLOSSMOOR VILLAGE STICKERS – Vehicle village stickers for the current year must be purchased and displayed by April 15. This is for every vehicle registered to a Flossmoor address, including leased vehicles, company cars and vehicles kept outside the village. For more information, visit the village website or contact village[Read More…]
State announces $309 million program to assist homeowners affected by COVID-19
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced Wednesday, March 30, that the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) will open on April 11 to help homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgage payments and related housing expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May[Read More…]
3/31/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
GOOD FOOD & JAZZ MUSIC – The Lunch & Fun folks get together for another good time on April 6 at the Irwin Center. This month, the group of people 55+ enjoy a meal from Wiley’s Grill including stuffed chicken breast, steamed asparagus, white and wild rice, bread and butter,[Read More…]
More than $150 million available for utility assistance
State officials are encouraging families in need to apply for $150 million in utility bill assistance through the Help Illinois Families Program. All families who meet the criteria and provide required documentation are eligible to receive utility bill assistance for natural gas, propane, and electricity through the Low-Income Home Energy[Read More…]
State to close COVID-19 testing, vaccination sites March 31
In response to what it said is a sharp drop in demand, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Friday, March 25, that it will discontinue COVID-19 testing services at the 10 community-based testing sites, including the one at South Suburban College in South Holland, effective March 31.[Read More…]
James Hart Symphonic Band earns top honors
James Hart band director Matt Johnson directs the symphonic band during its March concert. The band won top rankings recently. (Provided photo) The James Hart School Symphonic Band received the highest rating offered to a Division 1 school during judging in the IGSMA District Organizing Contest March 12. Band Director[Read More…]