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…]
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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…]
County issues recommendations for new COVID-19 restrictions in suburbs
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…]
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…]
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