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Matteson School District 162 Launches Strings Program
Students at the Matteson School District 162 will have their own Strings program thanks to a partnership between the school district and Apollo’s Fire, a Grammy Award winning Baroque orchestra.
A renovation is on the way for the Vermont Street Station
The Metra Blue Island Vermont Street station, located at 2300 W. Grove St., will have a new appearance. The Blue Island Mayor Fred Bilotto announced that the Metra Board of Directors has approved a $3.1 million contract to renovate the renowned Vermont Street on the Rock Island Line.
‘DIGGING UP LOVE’ EXPLORES FOSSILS AND FOOD
Chandra Blumberg always wanted to be a writer. She started writing at a young age. She was writing non-fiction essays about motherhood and when the pandemic shutdown happened, she wanted to switch gears. She wanted to write something that was an escape from her daily life. She hadn’t written fiction for some time but started back up during the shutdown.
Calumet City Illinois To Hold Public Outreach On Riverside Drive Infrastructure Improvements
The City of Calumet City Illinois to hold a Public Outreach to share technical information on infrastructure improvements projects.
Benny the Bull Provided Excitement for New Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs and Illinois Lottery Partnership Announcement
In an effort to address the lingering effects from virtual learning during the previous school year, the Illinois Lottery and Boys & Girls Clubs across Illinois announced an exciting partnership this week. The Illinois Lottery will now sponsor the organization’s after school program, Power Hour – now known across the State as “Power Hour powered by Illinois Lottery.”
Nationwide natural gas price spike expected to mean higher heating bills this winter
As we head into winter, Peoples Gas is letting customers know that their heating bills will likely rise as the temperatures fall — due to a nationwide spike in natural gas prices.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Residents to Claim Property
Tens of thousands of letters informing Illinois residents that they have unclaimed cash or property ready to claim are hitting mailboxes this month, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.
Hazel Crest native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”
A Hazel Crest, Illinois, native is serving aboard USS Alaska, one of the world’s most advanced nuclear- powered submarines. Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Roberson, a 2014 Hillcrest High School graduate, joined the Navy two years ago.
More Than Brunch: Brown Skin Brunchin’ Launches App
Social group Brown Skin Brunchin’ has launched their selftitled app. The social group’s app is dedicated to social and professional networking by offering monthly brunch events. It also highlights restaurants and businesses around cities across the U.S. The app also features lifestyle content by bloggers who will write and produce content exclusively for the app. Brown Skin Brunchin’s app was created to be a one stop shop for its members – current and future.
Legislation making virtual meetings of public bodies acceptable for any reason should be defeated
Every city council or school board has issues large and small that impact the lives of the people it serves.
Sheryl Underwood Announced as Grand Marshal of Hollywood Christmas Parade
SHERYL UNDERWOOD, Comedian, Actress and Host on the Daytime Emmy award-winning CBS hit television show, THE TALK, has been announced as the Grand Marshal of The 89th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots. The parade will be presented live in the streets of Hollywood, CA on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. PST by Associated Television International and The City of Los Angeles.
Tax summaries show Pritzkers made $5 million last year – not including family trusts
Gov. JB Pritzker’s campaign released summary documents of his 2020 tax returns Friday, which showed the first family reporting $5.14 million in adjusted gross income, all from taxable interest and dividends.
Kim Kimble Celebrates Afro-Latina Hair
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and the diversity within Black and Brown communities, the second episode of “My HAIRstory!” debuted at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15. The three-part hair tutorial featuring styles from Cartoon Network’s Emmy-, GLAAD- and NAACP Image Award-nominated series Craig of the Creek is hosted by celebrity hairstylist and Instagram influencer Kim Kimble.
Walmart Announces 2021 Return of “Black Friday Deals for Days,” This Time with Special Early Access for Walmart+ Members
After overwhelmingly positive customer feedback for Walmart’s reinvented Black Friday shopping experience last year, the retailer is announcing the return of its month-long savings event, “Black Friday Deals for Days.” Walmart’s second annual “Black Friday Deals for Days” events will deliver the incredible prices customers expect from the most anticipated shopping day of the year with a safe, convenient shopping experience – this time with a little something extra for Walmart+ members. New this year, paying Walmart+ members will receive early access to online Black Friday events throughout November – an opportunity to shop all the same hot deals four hours earlier than the scheduled start times for all three events.
