The village of Homewood is not closing village hall, as it did during the statewide shutdown in the spring, but village officials are asking residents to voluntarily avoid visiting in person for the time being. With COVID-19 infection numbers surging locally and around the state, the village posted a notice[Read More…]
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COVID-19 surge continues to rage locally, statewide
Graphs showing the trajectory of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks make the spring peak look like a foothill. The fall surge of COVID-19 infections is getting worse in spite of statewide restrictions on indoor dining and gathering sizes, and on Thursday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker implored local governments to do more[Read More…]
Willow School librarian using prize money to diversify collections
Local officials, casino developer remain confident despite ruling delay
Government officials and Wind Creek Hospitality remain confident in their casino application despite the Illinois Gaming Board delaying a licensing decision at its meeting last week. “We and Wind Creek still believe we are in a good position to get the license because we have the best location by far.[Read More…]
Flossmoor voters overwhelmingly pass bond referendum to fix flooding, repair streets
Flossmoor voters said they want to see the village’s downtown flooding issues and street repairs addressed, and they are willing to put forth the tax dollars necessary to see it done. Residents cast 3,152 votes (or 80.33% of total ballots cast) in favor of a referendum that allows the Village[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School recognizes 3 local students for academic excellence
Homewood and Flossmoor students were among 75 students honored by Marian Catholic High School at a special Excellence in Academics virtual award ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 30. Two students from Flossmoor, Clare Smith and Kennedy Washington, and Homewood resident Haley Trojan were among those honored. The recognition is given to sophomores, juniors[Read More…]
State grants $94 million to businesses and communities to help with pandemic losses
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Friday, Oct. 30, the release of $94 million in emergency relief funds for communities and small businesses statewide. More than $46 million in small business grants through the Business Interruption Grants (BIG) program will provide relief to offset COVID-19 related costs for over 1,200 businesses[Read More…]
Most Illinois consumers will see decrease in 2021 ACA health insurance rates
Continuing last year’s downward trend, most Illinoisans will again see a decrease in premiums this year and rating areas remain the same, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI). Eight health insurance companies are offering Illinois consumers health plans this year in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, including three[Read More…]
Local kids vote on Sunday in practice run for exercising civic duty
Franciscan to present virtual seminar on lung cancer prevention
Most lung cancers do not cause any symptoms until they have spread too far to be cured. Lung cancer prevention, detection and the newest treatment options available will be the focus of a virtual online seminar presented at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, by Franciscan Health. The event is[Read More…]
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