On Jan. 30, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton officially launched the Healing-Centered Illinois Task Force (HCITF), marking a significant step towards addressing trauma and promoting healing within communities across Illinois. The launch event at Governors State University preceded the task force’s first official meeting. Initiated through a 2020 bill in the[Read More…]
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Flossmoor resident takes helm at South Suburban Hospital
Advocate South Suburban Hospital’s new president is Michelle Blakely, a 20-year resident of Flossmoor. Her goal, she says, is to work with a great staff to provide people the best health care possible. Blakely said she recognizes that “if we’re successful, we keep people out of our building. Nobody wants[Read More…]
Healthy Homewood Fest offers wellness with a beat
At a quick glance, the gathering on Martin Avenue in Homewood looked like a typical summer festival in the village. There was food, music, activities for kids and 30 vendors for adults to peruse. But the second Healthy Homewood Fest was not your typical festival. For one thing, all the[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center’s remodeled Homewood space is rededicated on Thursday
The Cancer Support Center is inviting participants, volunteers, donors and community members to a rededication on Thursday, Oct. 25, of the newly remodeled Homewood location, 2028 Elm Road. The 6 to 8 p.m. event also includes an art show of work by Cancer Support Center participants and a newly created[Read More…]