They don’t remember 9/11 or the Oklahoma City bombing. They’ve learned about the Monica Lewinsky scandal in books. But they know their Generation Z history is being written now and the novel coronavirus is going to play a major role. “I’ve been telling people this is definitely going to be[Read More…]

Fight fog. Surgery is a place where fogged glasses could have pretty serious consequences. Now we’re all dealing with the same problem, but surgeons have a solution.   Wash hands.  Wash the lens gently with soapy water. Shake off excess water. Let air dry or gently dry with soft cloth.  That’s it.[Read More…]

It’s what they signed up for. That’s why, even though they’re tired and terrified, they keep going. The COVID-19 pandemic is overwhelming health care workers with longer hours, exhausting work environments and constantly shifting procedures. Despite the challenges, along with concerns for their own health and that of their loved[Read More…]

The five-phase reopening plan developed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s office sets out scenarios for how a state region can move toward economies “fully reopening.” (Provided graphic) Building on data, science and guidance from public health experts, and after consulting with stakeholders across the state, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced[Read More…]

YouMatter2 plans care packages for graduates. Destiny Watson, founder of YouMatter2, a youth community service organization, announced Monday the organization is accepting donations to help prepare care packages for eighth grade and high school graduates whose traditional ceremonies have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents or graduates can sign up[Read More…]

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 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…]

On Friday, May 1, golfers are expected to play golf courses in Homewood and Flossmoor now that Gov. J.B. Pritzker lifted a ban on golf, with certain limitations. “Given the cabin fever and the emergence of nice weather, plus the fact that folks have so few activities to engage in,[Read More…]

West Suburban Teachers Union, Local 571, recently announced the names of area students awarded the Mary Wheeler Scholarship, including Janellie Roach, a student at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Janellie was among seven recipients of the $2,950 scholarships. “Winners exhibited the highest academic standards and involvement in school and community service,” union[Read More…]

Kayla and Elliot Carruthers of Homewood on their wedding day Dec. 20, 2019. The couple’s plans for a Disney World honeymoon were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Provided photo) Long-range planning was part of preparations for their wedding celebration, but Elliot and Kayla Carruthers didn’t think twice about the honeymoon.[Read More…]