Cook County has designated the week of Sept. 14 as Cook County Racial Equity Week celebrating Cook County’s past, present and future and acknowledging past harm, reckoning with impact today and casting a vision for our county’s future. “We are proud to announce our second annual Racial Equity Week, furthering[Read More…]
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Cook County among 30 counties now at COVID-19 warning level
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported on Friday, Aug. 28, that 30 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for the COVID-19 virus. A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase.[Read More…]
State health officials urge residents to continue getting tested in spite of CDC guidelines change
Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent announcement on changes regarding COVID-19 testing protocols, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding all Illinois residents of the importance of getting tested, including after close contact with someone who has tested positive. The closest testing site[Read More…]
Pritzker administration launches $150 million in emergency mortgage assistance
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced on Monday the opening of the state’s new Emergency Mortgage Assistance (EMA) program to assist homeowners who have seen their income decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the EMA program, IHDA will allocate grants up to $15,000 to[Read More…]
Sen. Joyce encourages struggling households to apply for utility assistance programs
To help residents pay their electric bills during times of economic hardship, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is encouraging residents to apply for aid through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). “With many Illinoisans facing income losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, families across the state are struggling[Read More…]
State announces resources, assessments for student mental health
As students venture back to school, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and local emergency managers are highlighting various resources to help the public make mental health a priority for students and teachers during these unprecedented times. “When we think of school safety, we often think of violence or storm preparedness,[Read More…]
State launches travel map to with guidance on COVID-19 risk
Seen in a screenshot on Aug. 19, 2020, the online travel map is intended to help inform residents of potential risks associated with traveling during the pandemic.
State senator launches tour of local businesses
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…]
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…]
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