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. IDPH is partnering with the Illinois Emergency Management[Read More…]
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Illinois adopts CDC recommendations for school outbreak definition
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. Previously, CDC recommended that two cases associated with a school would constitute an outbreak. The new[Read More…]
Proposed 2022 budget includes new day pass, no fare increase
Metra on Oct. 13 unveiled a proposed $900 million operating budget for 2022L that makes conservative assumptions about ridership growth but funds the restoration of service to pre-pandemic levels. To incentivize short trips and attract more customers, the agency is proposing to test a new $6 Day Pass that will[Read More…]
Winners of the ‘Seasons of Izaak Walton’ calendar contest announced
The 14 winners of the third annual “Seasons of Izaak Walton” photo calendar competition were announced the the preserve’s photo selection committee last week.
Shots fired Monday in Homewood
Homewood police responded to reports of shots fired just before midnight Monday, Oct. 18. Officers found shell casings in the 18300 block of Hood Avenue, but no one was injured and no property damage was found from the incident. Police urge anyone who may have information about this incident to[Read More…]
Pedestrian dies Tuesday in traffic accident on Governors Highway
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed early Tuesday, Oct. 19, according to Homewood police. The accident occurred shortly before 6 a.m. in the area of Governors Highway and Dolphin Lake Drive. Officers said the victim was struck by a gray KIA Forte, which had been traveling[Read More…]
Health officials issue updated guidance on staying safe while celebrating fall holidays
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing updated guidance on Friday to help people celebrate fall more safely as we continue to battle COVID-19. “Although we’re still in the pandemic, this Halloween and fall festivities season will look a little different than last year thanks to the safe[Read More…]
Day of the Dead Fest on Saturday offers opportunity for joyful remembrance
Xicantl poses at Fall Fest on Sept. 25 with a giant skeleton she created. She and her skeleton friend toured the festival promoting Homewood’s first Day of the Dead festival on Oct. 16. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) The village of Homewood will host its first Day of the Dead Fest (Dia[Read More…]
Department on Aging to assist older adults during Medicare open enrollment period
Free content: There is no cost to view this article. With the Medicare open enrollment period set to begin Oct. 15, older adults looking to change their existing Medicare plan can receive free, personalized assistance through the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). “It can be[Read More…]
IPO opens season Saturday with concert and ballet
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra opens its 2021-22 season on Saturday, Oct. 16, with a 5:30 p.m. concert featuring works of Eric Ewazen, Florence Price and Aaron Copland. The performance will be at Ozinga Chapel, 6601 W College Drive, at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights. Joining the orchestra will be[Read More…]
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