Virtual theater coming Wednesday, courtesy of 23 Miles South. Senior shopping service starts, sponsored by the village of Homewood and St. Joseph Athletic Association. Flossmoor cancels Recyclepalooza. The peak is not the end.
Author: Chronicle staff
Pritzker announces new telehealth, mental health programs and urges Christians to stay home on Easter Sunday
At the daily pandemic briefing on Saturday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced new programs to help residents maintain their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and safely get medical attention for those suffering mild cases of the virus. He and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike urged residents[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 10
Virtual Easter services. Virtual musical yoga.
Coping with COVID-19, 2nd edition
Governor cautions that April 30 is not likely to see an “all clear” announcement. Homewood Disposal alerts families with a COVID-19-infected member on how to dispose of recycleable material and discarded PPE. Maple Tree Inn announces Easter dinner takeout special.
Coping with COVID: April 9
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.
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…]
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