February was an important month for our state and national history. We celebrated Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Presidents Day, and Black History Month, among other notable milestones. There are many quotes from Mr. Lincoln that have resonated throughout history. But I think this one rings true in Springfield: “If you would win a man to your […]
State Representative Jackie Haas continues to recognize local businesses in the 79th District with her monthly local business spotlight. For February, Rep. Haas recognized Labas Latte & Vino in Monee, a family business sharing their love for coffee and wine. Rep. Haas presented a certificate of recognition to owners Paul Scheetz and Ema Butauskaite to […]
Thursday, March 9 Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five. Listen to stories, learn songs and finger plays, play games, and explore learning stations. Register. Anime Club, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., grades sixth/12th. Come and watch “One Piece, Vol. 1, Ep. 1-3.” Snacks and bottled water will be provided. Drop in. […]
February 26 was National Letter to an Elder Day, and Village Woods Retirement and Assisted Living loves to celebrate. Once again, partnering with Coretta Scott King Magnet School in University Park and Faith URC Girl’s Club, each resident received and was delivered a personal letter to brighten their day. Loretta H. said, “How did he […]
Funding secured by U.S. Rep. Kelly, U.S. Sens. Durbin and Duckworth. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields will open a medical simulation center in mid-2023 and add behavioral telehealth to its emergency department thanks, in part, to funding secured by Illinois U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly of Illinois’ 2nd Congressional […]
Daylight Savings Time will return to the area at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. Before retiring on Saturday, be sure to advance clocks one hour ahead. It’s also a great time to check batteries in fire and carbon monoxide detectors.
The Potpourri Lecture Series, through the Park Forest Library, offers stimulating and thought provoking as well as entertaining programming and is co-organized by participants of The Knowledge Exchange (TKE) and often includes guest lecturers and presenters from TKE and Governors State University. This Thursday, March 2, at 10:30 a.m., The Knowledge Exchange will feature “Tony […]
Open house planned for March 15 Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Frankfort is set to reopen February 27, representatives announced. “We’re extremely pleased to be able to bring these services back to the community,” said Laurie Shellito, director of rehabilitation services for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. “We look forward to offering our patients one-to-one skilled therapy, […]
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6201 Vollmer Road, Matteson, and Redeeming Love Apostolic Church will host a Community Resources Fair at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 11, from noon until 4 p.m. More than 40 organizations, including ones providing assistance with housing, utility bills, health, senior services, and safety will be present to provide […]
With the support of the Crete Woman’s Club’s fundraising efforts, the organization is able to offer college and technical trade school scholarships to graduating students attending Crete-Monee High School again this year. College scholarship recipients will receive $2,000 each, with technical/trade scholarships awarded in the amount of $1,500 each. Summer camp scholarships, up to $350, […]
