With other community partners, State Rep. Jackie Haas is co-hosting a Prescription Drug Drop Off event in Bourbonnais. She invites 79th District constituents to join her on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Northfield Square Mall East Parking Lot, 1600 N. Rt. 50, Bourbonnais. “While the weather is still winter-like, […]
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Franciscan Health Diabetes Presentation Program Promotes Healthy Lifestyle
Franciscan Health is offering pre-diabetic patients the opportunity to help prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes with its year-long Diabetes Prevention Program. Franciscan Health’s 12-month virtual, online Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that have proven to prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes is one of […]
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Arbor Day Tree Giveaway!
Sacred Tree, a not-for-profit 501c3, has partnered with the Crete Public Library District for an educational Arbor Day celebration, on Saturday, April 29. A short family friendly presentation and Q&A will take place from 2 – 3 p.m., in the large room upstairs at the library, 1177 N. Main Street. Pre-registration is required at https://cretelibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=16491. […]
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AngelEye Bridges Gap Between Home, Special Care Nursery
As a labor and delivery nurse at the Franciscan Health Family Birth Center in Olympia Fields, Heather Carter was confident of the excellent care she and her baby would receive there. What the New Lenox mom did not anticipate was that Liam would be born at 36 weeks and experience difficulty breathing, requiring a longer […]
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Will County Launches Interactive Map for Monitoring Road Construction
The Will County Division of Transportation (WCDOT) launched a new interactive online map to help residents stay up-to-date on county-wide construction projects. The map includes the 2023 Will County Road Construction Schedule, with multiple reconstruction, repaving, and improvement projects scheduled. “While traffic cones and delays are not always a welcome sight, our 2023 construction schedule […]
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WCHD Offers Free Pace Vouchers for Well-Woman Visits
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is offering free Pace Suburban Bus vouchers for women seeking preventative medical care. The vouchers are available to any woman of child-bearing age (18-44), who is impacted by a transportation barrier and may be used for a preventative care visit and/or follow up visits. Bus vouchers include full day […]
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‘Rescue ME’ Crafters’ Resale
They’re back! The Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group is hosting its Rescue ME Crafters’ Resale on Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Manhattan Township Office, 230 Wabash Street, in Manhattan. The resale features quilting, sewing, and needlework supplies. Purchase a bag to fill for a $10 donation. They also have vintage quilts […]
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Dr. Omar Hamoui to Lead Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Heart, Vascular Institute
Omar M. Hamoui, MD, has been named the new medical director of Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Heart and Vascular Institute and brings more than 20 years of personalized cardiology care experience and academic expertise to his new role. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Hamoui to Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Heart and Vascular Institute,” said […]
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Leader Haas Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
With the beginning of April, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas is recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the significance of communities and families working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. This is recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Illinois Department of Children […]
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News from the Park Forest Historical Society
The Park Forest Historical Society will hold its in-person induction ceremony and reception on Sunday, April 16, at 3 p.m., at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard. Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees are: Gary V. Friedlund, the Hon. Raymond Funderburk, Andrew Gladstone, Georgette Gladstone, John A. Ostenburg, and Dave Rudolf. Inductees from 2020, 2021, and 2022 […]