LACK OF BLACK DOCS – The documentary “Black Men in White Coats” is available for viewing over three days through Homewood Library. In it, a medical doctor sets out to discover why Black men make up only 2% of American doctors. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 9 and 10[Read More…]
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Homewood board approves Calumet Country Club settlement
The Homewood village board approved several measures Tuesday as part of a settlement that will bring a controversial distribution warehouse to the property now occupied by Calumet Country Club.
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 26
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: 7% ↑[Read More…]
H-F football coach Buzea leaving for Indiana job
Skaters take advantage of fine, cold day to get a workout
Jan. 27, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SOCCER TENNIS – Learn about soccer tennis with a free event at H-F Racquet and Fitness Club. The game combines aspects of tennis and volleyball while using a soccer ball, played in singles or doubles. All abilities welcome, bring athletic shoes. Registration required. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday BLACK DOCTORS SPEAK[Read More…]
State tax filing season begins Feb. 12
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2020 state individual income tax returns on Friday, Feb. 12, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. If a taxpayer electronically files an error-free return, they should receive a direct deposit refund[Read More…]
State unveils new COVID-19 website to help residents sign up for vaccines
As the state moved into Phase 1B of the COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Plan on Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a new portal at coronavirus.illinois.gov to provide residents with information about the COVID-19 vaccine and how they can register to receive the vaccine. Coronavirus.illinois.gov will provide eligible residents with nearby vaccination sites, information on[Read More…]
Eight new cases of COVID-19 variant reported in Cook County
State and county health officials announced on Monday that eight additional cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom, have been reported in Cook County. Health officials previously announced a single case of the variant in Chicago on Jan. 15, bringing the total to nine cases.[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 25
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: 6.9% ↓[Read More…]
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