Glenwood Academy will host its first-ever virtual gala at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. The event is free and open to all supporters, parents, sponsors, volunteers and to those who are looking to learn more about the residential education facility that is devoted to changing the lives of vulnerable[Read More…]
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Letter: Kudos for community, Chronicle
Thanks and a big shout-out to the editors and staff of the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle newspaper. Not only do you guys provide us with the information and insight on important local news in our communities but the price is just right (LOL)! I look forward to receiving your newspaper and read[Read More…]
Residents urged to stay home if possible as COVID-19 surge gains steam
This graph shows trends in cases (the dark line) and deaths (the gold bars) in Illinois since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The two reports are at different scales but show the trajectories in each category.
State health officials announce additional COVID-19 mitigation measures in 3 regions
Additional COVID-19 mitigation efforts went into effect Wednesday, Nov. 11, in three of Illinois’ 11 health regions, including two near the South Suburbs. Region 5 (Southern Illinois), Region 7 (Will and Kankakee counties), and Region 8 (Kane and DuPage counties), are seeing a test positivity rate that remains above 8%[Read More…]
Compassionate Willow School second graders surprise a classmate
Can you imagine a 7-year-old keeping a secret? It was really hard for 18 second graders to manage to keep a secret, but they did it because they wanted to make their classmate, Rowan Alford, happy.
Library’s Cookies & Comics a hit both north and south
Letter: Appreciating H-F community and retiring Chronicle editor
I have a paper subscription to the Chronicle and the arrival of the October issue was of particular significance: it was one of the first pieces of mail at my new address (in Carol Stream). A back story: My husband, Steve Maurer, worked as a caseworker for Cook County public[Read More…]
Flossmoor board expected to approve 1.44% tax levy increase for 2020
The Flossmoor Village Board took the first step to approving a 2020 tax levy that would mark a 1.44% increase over last year’s extension. Village officials are trying to navigate enacted legislation, a lack of new development and tax caps. The village’s levy will be submitted to the Cook County[Read More…]
Pritzker, Preckwinkle quarantine while cases continue to surge
Government officials quarantine. Cook County officials announced on Sunday that a member of county board President Toni Preckwinkle’s staff tested positive for COVID-19. Preckwinkle reportedly was experiencing no symptoms but as a precautionary measure, she will self-isolate until her test results are available. On Friday, the governor’s office announced that Gov.[Read More…]
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