Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program to support the continued recovery of small businesses across Illinois. B2B is tintended to offer small businesses access to funds that can help offset losses due to COVID-19,[Read More…]
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Cook County launches Project Rainbow to address pandemic impact on learning
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined today by community leaders, tech innovators, cultural institutions, museums, non-profits and other partners to announce Project Rainbow, a new County-created, family-focused recovery initiative designed to address the education barriers and learning loss exacerbated by the pandemic. Through this initiative, Cook County and its partners will[Read More…]
Izaak Walton’s ‘Seasons’ photo calendar contest returns
Several examples of entries for the 2020 Izaak Walton calendar contest. The contest is now open for the 2021 calendar. (Provided images from Izaak Walton photo contest committee)
Homewood police investigate shots fired early Tuesday (free content)
Just after midnight Tuesday morning Homewood police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1300 block of Jill Terrace. Responding officers discovered one residence had been damaged. Investigators located shell casings in the area. Two subjects were seen running from the area after the incident, however no[Read More…]
County offers tips to handle heat; cooling centers open
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Cook County from noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10, predicting heat indices from 102 to 108 degrees. The County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) offers the following tips to help residents stay safe: Stay hydrated[Read More…]
Illinois expands free COVID-19 testing to all K-12 public schools in state
To help ensure schools can more safely resume in-person learning, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Wednesday that it is expanding access to free COVID-19 testing to all K-12 public schools across Illinois outside of Chicago, which received its own federal funding. Schools can choose to utilize the[Read More…]
Cook County exceeds 11,000 COVID-19 deaths
Cook County officials marked a grim pandemic milestone on Wednesday. The medical examiner’s office confirmed the county’s 11,000th death due to COVID-19 infection occurred Tuesday night, more than 16 months after the first fatal case of the virus was confirmed here. The 10,999th death the county confirmed was a 31-year-old[Read More…]
James Mitchem will serve as H-F High’s interim principal
Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School has announced the appointment of James Mitchem Jr. as interim principal for the 2021-22 school year. Mitchem comes to H-F with nearly 40 years of experience in education.
Secretary of State launches plan to address wait times at driver services facilities (free content)
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is launching a comprehensive plan to address the heavy customer volume at driver services facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. White’s plan includes two key elements: Expanding the appointment pilot program in September to include most driver services facilities in the Chicagoland area. Expanding[Read More…]
New Joyce law makes residents’ voices heard on neighborhood school closures
After hearing from residents who felt helpless when Rich East High School closed their doors in 2020, State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) sponsored a new law to prevent neighborhood schools from closing without public input. “The closure of Rich East High School left many households angry because the decision left[Read More…]
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