According to data from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office and area senior-care facilities, residents age 70 and older have been greatly affected by the coronavirus outbreak. As of May 5, people in that older age group accounted for more than 1,300 — nearly 63% — of Cook County’s total[Read More…]
Author: David P. Funk
Homewood approves reduced budget amid shutdown
Homewood officials cut more than $800,000 in expenses to help make up for more than $1 million in projected revenue lost in the 2020-21 budget approved by the Homewood village board Tuesday. “We’ve been through recessions before, in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks and in 2008 with the housing meltdown and[Read More…]
Homewood adjusts fees, deadlines amid pandemic, shutdown
Homewood took another step toward helping residents and local businesses during the coronavirus shutdown this week. The village board approved a series of changes to fees and deadlines at its April 28 meeting. The due date and late fee date for vehicle stickers were pushed back from April 30 and[Read More…]
Homewood temporarily suspends places for eating tax
Restaurants in Homewood were given some relief by the village board Tuesday, as the town’s “places for eating” tax was suspended for March, April and May. The board approved the measure 6-0 via conference call. Only Mayor Richard Hofeld, Village Manager Jim Marino, Finance Director Dennis Bubenik and Village Attorney[Read More…]
Homewood budget aims to limit cuts post shutdown
Homewood is preparing to adjust to the financial impact of the economic shutdown. Finance Director Dennis Bubenik presented the village board with an outlook for the town’s 2020-21 budget at its April 14 meeting. The final draft will be present to the board for a vote on April 28. After[Read More…]
Flossmoor residents’ objections affect Metra schedule changes
Flossmoor residents spoke and the train schedule changed. Metra announced a tentative new schedule in February, asking for feedback from riders. An online survey was filled out by 534 Flossmoor residents. No other town completed more than 184 surveys. A public meeting was also held in March in Flossmoor where[Read More…]
Metra taking extra safety precautions during pandemic
Metra says it is taking extra steps to ensure the safety of its staff and riders as the COVID-19 pandemic response continues. Spokeswoman Meg Thomas-Reile said one car on every train is reserved for crew only, in an effort to limit exposure between passengers and Metra staff. Conductors continue assisting[Read More…]
Homewood village staff reshape festival plans as spring events canceled
The Artisan Street Fair draws a big crowd, as seen in this photo looking south on Martin Avenue during the 2019 event. The spring festival has been moved to September because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and will be held in conjunction with Fall Fest. (Chronicle file photo)
Village corrects statement: Homewood paramedics still on the job
Homewood paramedics who were exposed to the COVID-19 virus are still working, the village said in a statement released Wednesday. On Tuesday, the village sent a statement that incorrectly said the three paramedics were sent home and placed under self-quarantine. Wednesday’s statement clarified that mistake. “Under current CDC, Illinois Department[Read More…]
Homewood approves liquor license, police cruiser purchase via conference call
With only Mayor Richard Hofeld and Village Manager Jim Marino in the room, the Homewood village board held a meeting March 24. Trustees and Village Clerk Marilyn Thomas attended via conference call through a speaker. The meeting was conducted via amended rules approved by Governor JB Pritzker because of the[Read More…]
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