UpliftedCare Community Grief Center staff hope you will join them for their Caregiver Support Group, on the second Wednesday of each month, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Center, 3115 N. 1000 West Road in Bourbonnais. Family caregiving is both a noble and challenging endeavor. If you’re a family caregiver, you know the […]
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Veteran Resource Fair at GSU October 12
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center will co-host a Veteran Resource Fair on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Governors State University’s Main Lobby entrance — 1 University Parkway, University Park. Representatives from multiple government agencies will be present to answer questions and assist with VA […]
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Clove Alliance Offers Support Group for Adult Survivors
Clove Alliance is offering “Survivors’ Circle,” an adult support group for survivors of sexual violence. Connect with other survivors in a compassionate, supportive, and safe space. Participants will seek healing together and work on skills to cope with challenges. The group is open to ages 18+, and the survivor does not need to be a […]
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Rep. Haas Celebrates Library Grants in District 79
Following the announcement of Library and Literacy Grants from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, State Rep. Jackie Haas released the following statement: “I am so pleased District 79 will be receiving more than $100,000 in library and literacy grants,” said Rep. Haas. “These grants will be utilized to expand services offered at libraries, such […]
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Supporting Our Future, Families with Education Funding
The shock of high tax bills for property owners throughout the south suburbs is hitting families hard this year. Cook County revalued properties for this year’s tax bills. As reported by Crain’s Chicago Business and other media outlets, homeowners are seeing on average a 20 percent increase on their bills from last year – and […]
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Joyce Applauds $219,000 Coming to Local Libraries
With support from State Sen. Patrick Joyce, three public libraries in the 40th Senate District are set to receive more than $219,000 in funding through library and literacy grant programs. “Many libraries are able to expand their services because of funding through these state programs,” said Joyce. “From events to books, libraries are one of […]
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Farmers Market Updates
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Crow and […]
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Bradley Mayor, Village Trustees to Get Pay Raise
By Stephen Nelson At their meeting on Monday, September 23, Bradley Village Board Trustees approved a package of raises for the mayor, themselves, and the village clerk, but the raises won’t take effect until May 1, 2027. Pay for the mayor of Bradley will go from the current $12,000 annually to $18,000. Each of the […]
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Rep. Haas Joins Reps. Ugaste and La Ha Addressing Illinois Property Tax Crisis
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas joined State Representatives Dan Ugaste and Nicole La Ha for a press conference that addressed Illinois’ critical need for property tax relief. The representatives discussed the skyrocketing property tax bills that recently shocked families across the Chicagoland area. “I have received call after call and dozens of emails from constituents […]
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Farmers Market End-of-Season Updates
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Crow and […]