Bars, personal service businesses and parties should return to more restrictive COVID-19 mitigation guidelines as infection numbers increase in suburban Cook County, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health. In an advisory posted Aug. 3, CCDPH issued guidance for measures in bars, fitness clubs, personal care businesses and other settings[Read More…]
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Library presents Tim Campos one-person comedy at Irwin Park
Tim Campos stars as Smitty Harbinger in his one-man silent comedy, “Keep Your Tent Up, Smitty Harbinger,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Irwin Park. (Provided photo)
Gov. announces pandemic safety guidelines for rec sports
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Wednesday guidance for youth and adult recreational sports, including, but not limited to, school-based sports, travel clubs, private leagues and clubs, recreational leagues and centers and park district sports programs. Collegiate sports and professional leagues are not impacted by these restrictions. The complete guidelines are[Read More…]
Prairie State College offers drive-up and walk-in registration options
Though students can’t currently attend classes on campus, the Prairie State College is enrolling for virtual classes. (Chronicle file photo)
The Drama Group pledges to foster inclusivity, appoints two Black board members
In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, The Drama Group board of directors unveiled a plan to move the organization forward addressing the issues of racial justice, inclusivity and empowerment in all aspects of the theater. The Chicago Heights theater company is marking its 90th anniversary. It is[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School to hold 59th commencement ceremony
Marian Catholic High School will host its 59th commencement ceremony celebrating the Class of 2020 on Tuesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. in Spartan Stadium. The ceremony originally was scheduled for Sunday but was postponed due to extreme heat. Results of a survey distributed to students and their families indicated[Read More…]
Cook County, University of Chicago offer free educational content
Cook County is partnering with the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement to offer seven weeks of curated educational content for the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are excited to offer this unique educational opportunity to residents of Cook County and hope to empower learning during a difficult[Read More…]
Pritzker marks $108M in COVID funding for schools
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is dedicating $108.5 million in federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds to pre-K through 12th grade public education and institutions of higher education to meet the unique challenges of COVID-19. This funding will help bridge the digital divide, protect the health and safety of students and[Read More…]
Gloria Jean’s Coffees provides face coverings to help customers stay safe
As the state relaxed its pandemic restrictions last month, Gloria Jean’s Coffees in Homewood continued its good neighbor “chillin” campaign and offered expanded hours. Gloria Jean’s owners are doing their part to help customers stay safe by offering free face coverings to drive-through customers ordering from the assortment of “Chillers” specialty drinks. PPE[Read More…]
Illinois income tax filing, payment deadline looms
Illinois taxpayers have until Wednesday, July 15, to pay their outstanding 2019 income taxes. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers of the state individual income tax filing and payment deadline. The traditional April 15 deadline was extended three months by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in response to the[Read More…]
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