Trail Mix is dead. Long live Trail Mix. The laid back acoustic music event was gearing up for its fifth annual series this summer at Izaak Walton Nature Preserve until the coronavirus pandemic made gathering in large groups inadvisable. Founder Steve Ploum and his crew sought a new way.
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State health officials urge residents to continue getting tested in spite of CDC guidelines change
Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent announcement on changes regarding COVID-19 testing protocols, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding all Illinois residents of the importance of getting tested, including after close contact with someone who has tested positive. The closest testing site[Read More…]
Quarantine Music video series mixes fun, inspiration
Amid the annoying disruptions of the pandemic there are also some disruptions of a more felicitous nature, like Anne Colton deciding to make music videos. The documentary filmmaker, in partnership with the Homewood Arts Council and South Sub Music Live, has released five music videos featuring local musicians.
New Homewood police officer sworn in
Homewood Police Chief Bill Alcott, left, welcomed Alex Denman to the department’s ranks. Denman was sworn in on Wednesday. He follows in the footsteps of his dad and brother. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
Pritzker administration launches $150 million in emergency mortgage assistance
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced on Monday the opening of the state’s new Emergency Mortgage Assistance (EMA) program to assist homeowners who have seen their income decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the EMA program, IHDA will allocate grants up to $15,000 to[Read More…]
The Lilly Pad’s new owners give business a redesign, new location
Owners of Lilly Pad Israel Gonzales, left, and Lynda Hines Jordan. (Sharon L. Filkins/H-F Chronicle)
Homewood schools parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Friday
Water plant repair, reappointments approved in Homewood
Homewood approved a contact to repair the exterior facade of a water plant at the Aug. 25 village board meeting. The work will include tuckpointing, wall repairs, wall demolition, concrete block replacement, brick replacement and caulking. The village contracted Structural Technologies of Bloomingdale to assess the scope of the project[Read More…]
Small group in Flossmoor joins nationwide demonstration in support of USPS
From left, Royal Klauk, Terry Gillespie and William Gillespie demonstrate in front of the Flossmoor Post Office on Saturday, part of a nationwide effort to show support for postal workers and concern for recent changes made to the postal service. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Police cite driver in Ridge-Reigel crash
Homewood Police said one driver received a citation in an Aug. 12 crash that left two vehicles disabled in the intersection of Ridge and Reigel roads.
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