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Spring forward, check smoke alarms

State Fire Marshal reminds Illinoisans to change clocks and batteries, test smoke alarms as Daylight Savings Time returns Sunday at 2 a.m. Daylight Savings Time returns, so it’s time to make sure clocks and other time devices move forward one hour.  The time change is also a good time to[Read More…]

COVID-19 numbers: March 13

This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 3.2%[Read More…]

Kopec to be named Flossmoor fire chief

At Monday’s village board meeting, Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun will appoint Robert Kopec as  the village’s next fire chief. The village board is expected to approve the appointment. Kopec will begin his new position April 5. He will take over from Interim Fire Chief Greg Berk, who has served since former[Read More…]

Future of Calumet Country Club development unclear 

The future of the property on which the Calumet Country Club sits is unclear, after a recent vote in Homewood and Cook County officials saying a forest preserve purchase is unlikely. Homewood approved a settlement with developer Diversified Partners of Arizona on Jan. 26. Plans were for a distribution warehouse[Read More…]

COVID-19 numbers: March 12

This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 3.2%[Read More…]

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