LANSING

Municipal airport to host light jet show this month

The Lansing Municipal Airport will host a program Sept. 19 and 20 that gives a manufacturer of lightweight jet airplanes a chance to show off its product.

The Destination Aviation program will be open to aviation officials from across the region. A mockup of the D-jet will be on display. Lightweight jet airplanes often are used for corporate travel.

Village President Dan Podgorski said the aircraft are lighter in weight and smaller in size than aircraft often used by private businesses.

"These will be a real interesting pair of days for aviation enthusiasts," Podgorski said.

The D-jets are manufactured by Diamond Aircraft and are sold by Great Lakes Diamond Aircraft Sales.

Officials from Cirrus Aviation also are expected to be on hand for the program at Lansing airport.

HOMEWOOD

Historian will talk about pop culture, Windy City

Homewood Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the lower level of St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway.

Following the meeting and a refreshment break, Chicago History Museum historian Sarah Marcus will present an audiovisual view of the history of Chicago through television and film, noting how popular culture has depicted the city and its residents.

The meeting and program are free to attend. For information, call (708) 799-9055.

HAZEL CREST

Hospital auxiliary selling cookbook to aid center

The auxiliary at Advocate South Suburban Hospital is selling a cookbook featuring 300 recipes.

The recipes, collected from group members and their families, associates, physicians and friends, are compiled into a 144-page book titled "Tasteful Treasures II."

The cookbook contains a diverse array of recipes, including appetizers, main dishes, desserts, soups/salads and more. Recipes are sorted by each contributor's name. The book also contains helpful hints, quick fixes, food quantities and cooking terms.

This cookbook costs $15 and can be bought at the hospital. All proceeds will benefit the Advocate South Suburban Hospital Emergency Department's Sexual Assault Treatment Center.

For information or to place an order, call (708) 213-3015 or (708) 213-3088.

CHICAGO

Law offers free transit to people with disabilities

Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday signed legislation to allow people with disabilities statewide to ride free on all fixed route transit systems.

Senate Bill 1920 requires transit systems in the state to begin providing free rides to people with disabilities who are enrolled in the state's Circuit Breaker program no later than Oct. 24.

About 275,000 low-income people with disabilities are eligible for this benefit, which builds on the success of Seniors Ride Free, a program the governor launched in January, according to a news release. The two programs ensure that nearly 1.6 million Illinois residents can ride fixed-route transit for free, once they register.

People with disabilities must enroll in the Circuit Breaker program, which provides support to senior citizens and people with disabilities to help them reduce the effects of taxes and prescription medication costs on their lives.

Circuit Breaker's annual household limits are $22,218 for a household of one, $29,480 for a household of two and $36,740 for a household of three.

To apply, visit www.cbrx.il.gov. Call (800) 624-2459 or (888) 206-1327 (TTY) to request an application.