A new COVID-19 vaccination site in the South Suburbs was announced Thursday. The site at South Suburban College in South Holland was heralded by Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (D-6th), County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health CEO Israel Rocha, Chairman of the SSC Board of Trustees Frank M.[Read More…]
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COVID-19 numbers: Feb. 11
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: 4.8%[Read More…]
2/12/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
FAMILY ACTIVITY TIME – Enjoy free Virtual Family Yoga, provided by Serendipity Yoga and Wellness at 11 a.m. Saturday. The class, sponsored by Homewood Science Center, is appropriate for all ages. Register at the Serendipity Yoga website. WINTER ART WORKSHOP – Kids ages 6 to 11 can paint, sculpt, draw[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly reintroduces 3 gun violence prevention bills
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., has reintroduced before Congress three key gun violence prevention bills — Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency, Keeping Guns from High Risk Individual Act and the Firearm Safety Act. With a new administration and a new Senate, I believe we have a good[Read More…]
Homewood approves video gaming for all bars and restaurants
To help cope with the struggles of doing business during a global pandemic, the village board approved an amendment to liquor licensing that allows all bars and restaurants in Homewood to operate video gaming machines. The move is aimed at boosting revenue for existing businesses and allowing for another income[Read More…]
Homewood, Hazel Crest mayors spar over development negotiations
The mayors of Homewood and Hazel Crest publicly criticized one another this week ahead of a Homewood planning and zoning commission meeting in which plans are expected to be advanced for a new warehouse distribution center on the property of the former Calumet Country Club. Homewood last month approved the[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Feb. 10
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: 4.8%[Read More…]
2/11/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
PUBLIC HEARING ON INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT A much-anticipated meeting of Homewood’s Planning and Zoning Commission happens virtually tonight at 7 p.m. The public hearing will discuss the proposed zoning changes that would allow a development company to change Calumet Country Club into an industrial zone. The meeting is available to access[Read More…]
Flossmoor aims to refinance 2013 bonds to save $184K, retools design engineering contract
The Village of Flossmoor is looking to save money by refinancing a 2013 bond issue that could mean a total of $184,591 in savings over the 11 years of the bonds’ lifespan — though the exact amount depends on rates at the time of the sale. The village board voted[Read More…]
Homewood trustees approve traffic study of 183rd Street
Officials in Homewood are taking steps to make a contentious road safer for drivers and residents, approving a traffic study of 183rd Street at the Feb. 9 village board meeting. “This is something that is obviously needed,” Trustee Barbara Dawkins said. “It is addressing the concerns of a lot of[Read More…]
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