Millions of Illinoisans soon will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination booster shot and in the coming weeks, Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike today announced a statewide effort to increase uptake rates.
You Matter 2 gave Flossmoor-area residents a few good scares this past weekend, and the price of admission was support for a good cause.
The organization’s We Scare Hunger Trail was held the evening of Saturday, Oct. 16, at Flossmoor Community Church. Admission for the haunted attraction was four or more nonperishable food items per person or $5. All proceeds benefit Respond Now of Chicago Heights.
“It’s awesome.”
That is how Peter Matushek of Homewood described the Good Gourd fall party while dancing with his daughter Romy to the honky-tonk sounds of The New Heartaches on Saturday, Oct. 16, outside of the Flossmoor Community House. The party was a first for Flossmoor Community Church, which pivoted from its usual Community House fest in the summer and indoor talent show in November amid ongoing concerns about COVID-19.
Every woman has her own style. A purse is one of the outward signs that says a lot about you.
Purses, large and small and for all different purposes, carry everything from a phone, Kleenex, a scarf or gloves, keys, credit cards, a comb and lipstick, even a treat for a child.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to adopt the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) guidance for PreK-12 school-associated outbreaks.
MAYOR'S HOURS - Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson will be at Village Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday to meet with residents, answer questions and address concerns.
NATURE WALK - Homewood Science Center hosts its annual Walk Walton event from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at Izaak Walton Nature Preserve. This year enjoy a Nature Scavenger Hunt, Explorer Backpack for Kids, Animals in Fall exhibit, Fantastic Fall Trees exhibit, a Pumpkin Patch, and doughnuts and hot drinks. Tickets are $10.
