In an effort to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced on Thursday an series of measures waiving various county fines, fees and deferring tax collections. “With businesses facing so many challenges and difficulties created by the coronavirus, waiving these fines and fees is[Read More…]
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SSFS continues services for those in domestic violence situations
Although Illinois has a “shelter in place” directive, South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) is still offering services to individuals and families who are in domestic violence situations. Kris Scott of SSFS said the bilingual 24-hour hotline is always open for those in crisis and in need of emergency shelter. The[Read More…]
Gov. announces plans to increase COVID-19 testing, increase hospital capacity
Gov. JB Pritzker provided an update on Tuesday about the state’s current testing and hospital capacity and laid out measures to increase that capacity to meet the anticipated need as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “We’re using a two-pronged approach to make sure a worst-case scenario does not become our[Read More…]
Homewood paramedics exposed to COVID, under self-quarantine
The Village of Homewood was notified today that three of its paramedics have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus while responding to a call in Homewood. None has reported having symptoms of the virus. Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski notified the Region 7 Project Medical Director at Ingalls for South[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly, small business owners discuss COVID-19 impacts and strategies
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, hosted a conference call on Monday, March 23, with local small business owners and chamber of commerce representatives. It was the first in a series of discussions on the economic and community impacts of the coronavirus Rep. Kelly will[Read More…]
Monday briefing: Public health officials announce 236 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Monday, March 23, announced 236 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including three deaths in Cook County; two men in their 80s and a man in his 90s. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,285 cases in 31 counties[Read More…]
State’s Attorney asks for expedited bail hearings to help empty county’s jail
Following a hearing before Cook County Judge Leroy K. Martin on Monday, March 23, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said the situation at the Cook County Jail is urgent and she is calling for emergency bail hearings to expedite prisoner releases. Foxx’s statement: “In the interest of both public[Read More…]
Red Cross cites blood shortage due to pandemic, urges donors to act
The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a notice on the organization’s website. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Individuals can schedule[Read More…]
Flossmoor mayor provides an update on village measures taken to account for the COVID-19 crisis
Dear Village of Flossmoor Residents and Community Members: The events of this past week have had a profound effect on all of us as we navigate through a very difficult period. As a result of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, it is estimated that by the end of this weekend 1[Read More…]
Cook County distributes masks, gloves to area first responders
As area first responders experience a shortage of potentially life-saving coronavirus supplies, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the immediate distribution by Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) of more than 33,600 N95 masks and an additional 38,800 gloves and gowns for the use of[Read More…]
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