Vaccination progress (full doses): South District Suburban Region State 11.9% 14.4% 18.59% Region 10 (includes H-F) Positive test rate: 4.9% Consecutive days under 8% test positivity: 74 Consecutive days ICU beds over 20% threshold: 93 Days of COVID-19 patient decreases or stable: 187 (Source: IDPH. Updated April 1) Homewood Cases: 1,537 (+5) (since[Read More…]
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COVID-19 numbers: April 3
Vaccination progress (full doses): South District Suburban Region State 11.9% 14.4% 18.23% Region 10 (includes H-F) Positive test rate: 4.9% ↑ Consecutive days under 8% test positivity: 73 Consecutive days ICU beds over 20% threshold: 92 Days of COVID-19 patient decreases or stable: 187 (Source: IDPH. Updated March 31) Homewood Cases: 1,537 (+5) (since[Read More…]
Critics raise questions about allegedly misleading campaign mailer in District 233 race
As Tuesday’s Election Day approaches, a campaign mailer that presents itself as representing a Homewood-Flossmoor High School teacher endorsing two candidates is being criticized as not a true representation of a staff member. The campaign piece, delivered to homes in Homewood and Flossmoor on Friday, goes on to state that[Read More…]
County extends deadline for emergency rental and utility assistance
The application deadline for Cook County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance programs has been extended through Friday, April 9. The extension decision was made based on the need for additional technical support requested by applicants and housing agencies administering the program. Applicants will have an opportunity to apply to receive[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: April 2
Vaccination progress (full doses): South District Suburban Region State 11.9% 14.4% 17.75% Region 10 (includes H-F) Positive test rate: 4.8% ↑ Consecutive days under 8% test positivity: 72 Consecutive days ICU beds over 20% threshold: 91 Days of COVID-19 patient decreases or stable: 187 (Source: IDPH. Updated March 29) Homewood Cases: 1,537 (+5) (since[Read More…]
H-F student debater earns All-American honors
Should voting be compulsory in a democracy? Is intergenerational accumulation of wealth antithetical to democracy? Should the United States guarantee universal childcare? These weighty topics have been debated from both sides this year by Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Alexandria Porter. Alexandria Porter She recently was notified that she’s earned Academic[Read More…]
Homewood village hall to reopen April 5
Homewood village hall will reopen to the public on Monday, April 5, after being closed since November because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Business hours Monday through Friday will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Village hall will remain closed on Saturdays until further notice. Mayor Richard Hofeld has said[Read More…]
Ingalls Development Foundation to host virtual fashion show fundraiser
The Ingalls Development Foundation virtual 22nd annual Promise of Hope Fashion Reveal on April 18 will benefit the hospital’s comprehensive community-based cancer research program. The event, from 5-7 p.m., will feature an exciting preview of 2021 spring fashions, a silent auction to enjoy in the comfort of one’s home and[Read More…]
Rebuild Illinois funding
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Homewood, Flossmoor slated to receive installments of Rebuild Illinois funds
The Illinois state government announced in mid-march that under its Rebuild Illinois plan, it will be releasing grant money for local capital projects, especially projects related to infrastructure and transportation, and Homewood and Flossmoor are slated to receive portions of the $250 million installment. Homewood is slated to receive $212,243.62. In another[Read More…]
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