As small businesses work to recover from the ongoing coronavirus crisis, state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) intends to highlight the ways business owners are prioritizing safety for their employees and customers by touring the businesses of the 40th District, which includes Homewood and Flossmoor. “Small businesses enhance our neighborhoods and[Read More…]
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Drive-through school supplies collected Aug. 22
The Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) team at St. Joseph Parish in Homewood is hosting a “back to school” supplies drive from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, in the church parking lot, 17949 Dixie Highway. The supplies will help families served through PADS, Respond Now and[Read More…]
Two H-F graduates awarded $2,500 scholarships
Kaitlyn Jackson and John Russell, Homewood-Flossmoor High School Class of 2020 graduates, have received $2,500 scholarships from the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation. Kaitlyn Jackson and John Russel (Provided photos) The scholarships are part of the foundation’s Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program recognizing high school seniors for their community service, academic performance[Read More…]
State provides safety tips for extended power outages
Power outages are more than just inconvenient; they can be dangerous. That’s why the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency managers are highlighting various safety tips to help recent storm survivors. At the height of Monday’s storm, more than 683,000 customers were without power in Illinois. Due to[Read More…]
State emergency agency warns of potential storm-related scams
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) on Wednesday warned people affected by Monday’s storms to be alert for scams, which can take a variety of forms. “It’s appalling that anyone would see this situation as an opportunity to scam others, but unfortunately this is something often seen after disasters,” said[Read More…]
Southland Chamber selects Terri Winfree as executive director
Terri L. Winfree has been selected to serve as the executive director of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce. Terri Winfree Winfree will be leading an organization that serves more than 85 communities in the Southland stretching through five counties in Illinois and Indiana. The chamber lists its primary role[Read More…]
Gov. Pritzker announces new mask compliance rules
The Illinois Department of Public Health has filed emergency rules for businesses, schools and child care centers that mandate face coverings and the size of gatherings and will impose penalties for those not complying. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said through Senate Bill 471 the new regulations he signed into law Friday,[Read More…]
Homewood announces safety measures on 183rd Street
As a result of several recent crashes at the intersection of 183rd Street and Center Avenue, Homewood staff is implementing new measures to improve the safety of the intersection. Starting on Friday, Aug. 7, public works crews will install flexible posts on the centerline of 183rd Street at Center Avenue[Read More…]
Hospital opens Center for Advanced Care
Advocate South Suburban Hospital opened its $88 million Center for Advanced Care on Monday, Aug. 3. The new center provides modern facilities and enhanced capabilities for robotic and cardiac surgery. The 15-month construction project added 88,000 square feet to the hospital’s footprint and much-needed space for greater efficiencies for patient[Read More…]
Preckwinkle announces online tool for government transparency
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced on Monday changes to the county website that now includes the publication of public performance dashboards for each department in offices under the president. A dashboard is typically the index page of the control panel for a website’s content management system. It lists items by[Read More…]
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