Flossmoor Library is still helping patrons in spite of closure. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly continues meeting with constituents — virtually. State sets a new record on Thursday for increase in cases. Cases in Homewood and Flossmoor continue to increase.
Author: Chronicle staff
Coping with COVID: April 6
District 233 virtual meeting. The Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, will be held remotely. Anyone wishing to participate can call 708-918-3311. When prompted, please access this code: 1234. The meeting agenda is available here.
Big box stores take steps to promote physical distancing by limiting access
Several retail stores in the area announced new limitations on the number of shoppers that will be allowed in their buildings at one time in order to fight the spread of COVID-19. The move to keep store populations in check is designed to promote physical distancing, a key tactic in slowing[Read More…]
Coping with COVID-19: April 5
CDC recommends masks, but not N95 masks. Flossmoor mayor offers encouragement to stay the course. Chronicle resurrects community calendar. Thomas Photographic offers glimpse of H-F community sheltering in place. Illinois Philharmonic’s gala goes virtual.
Coping with COVID-19: April 4
South Suburban Humane Society converts East Open House bake sale into online cook book project. Homewood starts new promotion to help local businesses, a community scavenger hunt. More Homewood events canceled as pandemic continues. New cases break state record Saturday.
H-F Foundation’s scholarship deadline is Wednesday
In a matter of days, the window of opportunity to file for H-F Foundation scholarships will be closing. Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors have until Wednesday, April 8, to complete an online application for their chance to receive one of nearly two dozen scholarships. Some scholarships have specific requirements, such as golf or[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 2
South Suburban Family Shelter postpones gala until October. Cases of COVID-19 continue to climb. Governor announces new campaign to encourage Illinois residents to stay the course on physical distancing practices.
Homewood library offers free books, online services during pandemic
Whether it’s the printed word or an online book or movie you’re after, the Homewood Public Library is set to help out while the stay-at-home order is on during the COVID-19 pandemic. Come by the library at 17917 Dixie Highway and pick up a book. They’re free! Friends of the[Read More…]
Governor extends stay-home order and school closing through April, local closures follow suit
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Tuesday that he will sign a 30-day extension of the state’s disaster proclamation on April 1. The disaster proclamation provides the governor the authority to sign additional executive orders, extending the stay-at-home order and suspending on-site learning in K-12 schools through the month of April.[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: March 28
Flossmoor library extends closure. Franciscan offers online COVID-19 assessment tool. South Suburban Humane Society provides update.
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