On Thursday, April 16, governors of seven Midwest states, including Illinois, announced a partnership to coordinate the reopening of the regional economic. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, along with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Kentucky Gov.[Read More…]
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Cook County assessor says South Suburban reassessment continues
The Cook County Assessor’s Office announced updated information about its plans to reassess the southern and western suburbs of Cook County. Cook County is reassessed triennially, which means one-third of the properties in the county are reassessed each year. In 2020, the south and west townships of Chicago are scheduled[Read More…]
County distributes PPE to south suburban first responders
On Tuesday, April 14, Cook County announced the distribution of thousands of personal protective equipment (PPE) to south suburban first responders.
Merchants association urges customers to take precautions against COVID-19
The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) announced on Monday that it has launched a statewide radio campaign aimed at educating consumers about the safeguards they should adopt when visiting a grocery, pharmacy or retail store. The public service advertisement (PSA) will air 2,100 times over the next 10 days in[Read More…]
PSC initiatives helping students, community during COVID-19 pandemic
Prairie State College (PSC) has launched a number of initiatives dedicated to helping students and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the college has shifted to a virtual campus for the remainder of the spring session and will offer only online courses during the summer session, PSC staff, faculty,[Read More…]
State plans expansion of testing and alternate housing in communities of color, including new testing site in South Suburbs
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Friday the expansion of testing, new alternate housing options and statewide guidance to address the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color and people with disabilities across the state. “Generations of systemic disadvantages in healthcare delivery and healthcare access in communities[Read More…]
County Medical Examiner’s Office opens surge center to manage COVID-19 fatalities
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office opened its surge center on Thursday to expand capacity and ease overcrowding at hospital morgues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) managed the planning and is coordinating the logistics for the center operations. The 66,000-square foot[Read More…]
Homewood receives $25K grant for landscaping along CN railyard
A number of trees were removed this winter along Harwood Avenue north of downtown Homewood in preparation for a new landscaping project. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Final new Metra Electric schedule released, officials say Flossmoor input heeded
Metra released the new train schedule with adjustments required by the new Positive Train Control safety system. Officials said they took into account suggestions from Flossmoor and other suburban commuters as best they could.
Seven vehicle break-ins reported this week in Flossmoor
Flossmoor police are reminding residents to lock their cars at night following a series of vehicle break-ins this week. In an email alert, police said there were break-ins to seven vehicles on the 2600 block of Central Drive and Flossmoor Road between 5 and 6 a.m. on April 8. All[Read More…]
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