The Homewood-Flossmoor High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted the top students of its incoming senior and junior classes as members. The National Honor Society recognizes students who meet the criteria of scholarship, leadership, character and service. At H-F, students also must complete 25 hours of service work[Read More…]
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Spanish language students at H-F honored for achievements
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students were recognized for their outstanding achievements in Spanish classes. The 12 students were honored at the final meeting of the Spanish National Honor Society.
Metra outlines plans as area begins to reopen
As the Chicago region moves toward establishing a “new normal” in the time of COVID-19, Metra is providing more details about the steps it is taking to ensure passengers will feel safe using its system. “We know more than ever that passengers need to feel safe and confident using our[Read More…]
Preckwinkle vetos effort to share COVID info with first responders
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a veto Tuesday striking down the Cook County Board resolution that would provide addresses of COVID-19 positive patients to suburban Cook County first responders.
Metra introduces new day ‘touch less, pay less’ day pass
Metra is launching a new $10 All-Day Pass on June 1 and company officials are strongly encouraging customers to buy it in the Ventra app, giving them a “Touch Less, Pay Less” option to ride its trains safely and affordably. “If you are ready to come back to Metra, we[Read More…]
St. Joe’s hosts food, clothing drive on May 30
St. Joseph Church is hosting a food and clothing donations drive on Saturday, May 30, for the “Neighbors in Need” program sponsored by Catholic Charities. Donations of food for Catholic Charities and clothing for the Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) program in the South Suburbs will be accepted from[Read More…]
Miller announces $500K Southland Family Support Fund
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (D-6th) announced on Wednesday, May 20, the establishment of a recovery fund to assist families in need in the Southland. “Data shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the South Suburbs hard, exacerbating economic and healthcare disparities that already existed, especially in the Southland communities.[Read More…]
County board president urges terminology shift to ‘physical distancing’
Since the beginning of the pandemic, international health experts have recommended we, as global citizens, should to the best of our ability practice “social” or “physical” distancing. This remains one of the critical actions we can collectively take to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and help “flatten the curve.” Here[Read More…]
State launches new resources for job searches, career training
Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is announcing the state’s new Get Hired Illinois web portal that can connect workers with available job opportunities. He also announced the new partnership with Coursera to provide Illinoisans with professional development. “I know many have lost their jobs during these unprecedented times,” Joyce said. “I encourage everyone[Read More…]
Pritzker, Stratton announce campaign to reach communities of color with pandemic message
Among the administration’s ongoing efforts to keep all Illinois residents safe, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton are releasing a set of video messages and radio announcements through the ‘All In Illinois’ initiative that focus on the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in communities of color. [Read More…]
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