District 233 Superintendent Von Mansfield has been presented a Those Who Excel Award for a second time by the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Extensions for vehicle license plate stickers ends Nov. 1
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced on Wednesday that extensions for renewing license plate stickers are set to end on Sunday, Nov. 1. License plate stickers can be renewed online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Driver’s licenses and ID card renewals remain extended until Feb. 1, 2021. “I encourage the public to renew[Read More…]
Black history: The barbershop
County offers $600 to qualified residents hurt by COVID-19 pandemic
On Monday, Oct. 26, Cook County officials announced the launch of the $2.1 million Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Resident Cash Assistance Program to help suburban residents experiencing financial insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Many families are having a hard time making ends meet due to job loss during the[Read More…]
State orders additional mitigation measures in suburban Cook County starting Wednesday
Indoor service at bars and restaurants in suburban Cook County, including Homewood and Flossmoor, will be suspended starting Wednesday as the state imposes additional mitigation measures to slow the recent surge of COVID-19 cases. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) confirmed[Read More…]
Franciscan Health puts new visitor restrictions in place due to COVID-19 spike
With cases of COVID-19 growing in recent weeks, Franciscan Health is taking steps to limit potential spread of the virus with new visitor restrictions at its hospital in Olympia Fields. The restrictions taking effect on Monday, Oct. 26. “We’re modifying our visitor restrictions for safety purposes, and to do our[Read More…]
State Fire Marshal: Consider fire safety while decorating this season
Kimmons resigns as Flossmoor trustee
The village of Flossmoor announced early Thursday that Trustee Gyata Kimmons submitted a letter of resignation from the village board on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Kimmons’ resignation comes after the Chicago Ethics Board officially enacted a ban on elected officials lobbying the city.
State health officials post COVID-19 holiday safety tips
As Illinoisans prepare to spend the holidays with family and friends, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is offering recommendations on how to celebrate safer during the COVID-19 pandemic. During a time when social distancing and limiting the number of people at gatherings is important, special considerations should be taken.[Read More…]
Cook County officials announce opening of Housing Choice Voucher program waitlist
For many people, the pandemic’s economic damage has disrupted their housing stability. Some help may be on the way as the county announced that for the first time in almost two decades it will open the waitlist for Housing Choice Voucher program. Cook County officials announced on Monday, Oct. 19,[Read More…]
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