Legislation that establishes baseline cybersecurity standards for government-purchased internet-connected devices is now law. The bill’s chief co-sponsor was Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who represents the 2nd District, including Homewood and Flossmoor. The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act (HR1668) was signed into law Dec. 4. It covers the Internet of[Read More…]
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Homewood library board approved $2.7 million levy
The Homewood Public Library submitted a 2020 tax levy of $2,741,450 to the Cook County Clerk’s Office. The library board approved the levy at a Dec. 2 meeting. The levy shows an increase of just 2% over the 2019 levy of $2,687,986. The library is currently closed under COVID-19 mitigation[Read More…]
Homewood approves second round of liquor license fee relief
Another round of liquor license fee relief was approved by the Homewood village board at it’s Dec. 8 meeting. It’s one of several small measures the village has made to help local businesses during the COVID-19 economic slowdown. Liquor license fees for bars and restaurants prohibited from serving customers indoors[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees hire design engineers for Berry Lane but share concerns about process
Flossmoor is moving forward with Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers for design engineering on the Berry Lane drainage improvements project, despite the misgivings of some trustees who say they would have preferred more choices for the project. The village board voted unanimously during its regular meeting Dec. 7 to approve[Read More…]
20 simple ways to celebrate the holiday season
Don’t give up on holiday fun just because of pandemic restrictions. We give you 20 ways to celebrate the season safely and a bit more simply this year.
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District 153’s $18.2 million tax levy approved
The District 153 school board approved an $18.2 million tax levy for 2020 at its meeting Monday, Dec. 7. The levy shows an overall increase of 2.64% over the previous year. Chief School Business Official John Gibson said the levy stays within the Illinois tax caps limit for increases of[Read More…]
Public invited to take IDOT traveler survey
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on the state’s transportation system through its annual Illinois Traveler Opinion Survey, available today through Dec. 31. The survey is available online by clicking here or visiting idot.illinois.gov. The annual survey, conducted in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield, seeks feedback on topics ranging[Read More…]
Jersey Mike’s Subs grant helps underwrite wreaths at veteran cemeteries
Jersey Mike’s Subs, a sandwich shop chain with a location in Flossmoor, has made a $300,000 challenge grant to support the mission of Wreaths Across America (WAA) to make sure veterans’ graves are honored with a wreath each year. Through this donation, Jersey Mike’s is helping WAA reach its goal[Read More…]
District 153 set to welcome students Jan. 21, majority will remain remote
The District 153 school board approved a return-to-school plan that would have a limited number of students back in their classrooms in Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools, provided COVID-19 numbers are within an acceptable range. Fewer than half of the parents responding to a district survey said they wanted[Read More…]
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