South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, representing Homewood, Flossmoor and surrounding communities, joined with members of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus in calling upon residents and businesses to commit to common sense steps to help the Chicago region flatten the COVID-19 curve for the second time. Acknowledging the need to combat[Read More…]
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Metra Board approves $700 million 2021 budget
The Metra Board on Friday approved a $700 million operating budget for 2021. Although the budget for next year does not call for any fare increases or service cuts from present levels, the agency’s leadership warned that without additional COVID-related financial assistance, Metra will need to cut expenses by $70 million next[Read More…]
Drama Group virtual theater performance is Saturday and Sunday
The “Angel Street/Gaslight” staged play reading was taped in the Drama Group studio Nov. 6 before a limited, social distanced audience. An anonymous donor is underwriting the royalties for two performances. which can be found at the Drama Group’s website.
Cook County issues stay-at-home advisory; Homewood closes village hall to the public
In light of the continued COVID-19 surge, Homewood officials announced on Thursday that village hall and the Public Works Municipal Center on Ashland Avenue will close to the public for the rest of the year. Officials said the pandemic situation would be reviewed in December and the decision would be[Read More…]
Glenwood Academy to host virtual gala on Nov. 19
Glenwood Academy will host its first-ever virtual gala at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. The event is free and open to all supporters, parents, sponsors, volunteers and to those who are looking to learn more about the residential education facility that is devoted to changing the lives of vulnerable[Read More…]
State health officials announce additional COVID-19 mitigation measures in 3 regions
Additional COVID-19 mitigation efforts went into effect Wednesday, Nov. 11, in three of Illinois’ 11 health regions, including two near the South Suburbs. Region 5 (Southern Illinois), Region 7 (Will and Kankakee counties), and Region 8 (Kane and DuPage counties), are seeing a test positivity rate that remains above 8%[Read More…]
State health officials release COVID-19 contact tracing data
On Friday, state health officials released data related to the state’s COVID-19 contact tracing operation. This statewide data represents all data submitted to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) by the 97 certified local health departments statewide that are responsible for leading contact tracing in their counties and cities. As of[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School recognizes 3 local students for academic excellence
Homewood and Flossmoor students were among 75 students honored by Marian Catholic High School at a special Excellence in Academics virtual award ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 30. Two students from Flossmoor, Clare Smith and Kennedy Washington, and Homewood resident Haley Trojan were among those honored. The recognition is given to sophomores, juniors[Read More…]
State grants $94 million to businesses and communities to help with pandemic losses
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Friday, Oct. 30, the release of $94 million in emergency relief funds for communities and small businesses statewide. More than $46 million in small business grants through the Business Interruption Grants (BIG) program will provide relief to offset COVID-19 related costs for over 1,200 businesses[Read More…]
Most Illinois consumers will see decrease in 2021 ACA health insurance rates
Continuing last year’s downward trend, most Illinoisans will again see a decrease in premiums this year and rating areas remain the same, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI). Eight health insurance companies are offering Illinois consumers health plans this year in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, including three[Read More…]
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