Social distancing is maintained during the first Farmers Market of the season on Saturday, June 13. Initially, no one under 16 was allowed in the market because of capacity limits, but market officials have decided to allow infants and small children in strollers to attend. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
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COVID-19 fallout challenges domestic violence victims, workers
The executive director of a local domestic violence services agency said the low number of requests for services during Illinois’ stay-at-home order don’t tell the whole story about what victims experienced during that time. Jennifer Gabrenya is executive director of South Suburban Family Shelter, a nonprofit in Homewood that assists[Read More…]
2020 Hidden Gem Half Marathon canceled, smaller events to come
Runners, shoulder to shoulder, wait for the start of the first Hidden Gem Half Marathon on Sept. 7, 2019, months before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the implementation of social distancing requirements. (Chronicle file photo)
PSC helps nursing students prepare for the routine and the extraordinary
This May, Prairie State College’s Nursing Program awarded the associate’s degree in nursing to 57 students. It is one of PSC’s largest graduating classes. Graduates started toward their RN degrees months before the COVID-19 virus hit the United States. There is a fear of the unknown, and yet they say[Read More…]
Markham woman arrested in connection with May 31 burglary
Homewood police arrested a Markham woman who allegedly drove the getaway car for a burglary at Speedway gas station on May 31. Brittany Ligue Richardson, 21, was arrested on June 10 and charged with burglary. Police said Richardson was the driver of the vehicle used in the commission of the[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market opens with pandemic restrictions in place
The 38th season of the Homewood Farmers Market got under way Saturday morning under a sunny sky, cool temperatures and pandemic restrictions. Patrons seemed happy to have the market open in spite of the limitations.
Franciscan Health Foundation awarded $929K to boost virtual care
During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth services have provided a vital connection between healthcare providers and patients, allowing them to receive care in the safety of their homes. Throughout the crisis, Franciscan Health hospitals and Franciscan Physician Network have conducted more than 100,000 telemedicine visits, especially important for the most compromised[Read More…]
Cook County announces $41M COVID-19 contact tracing grant award, plans to hire 400 workers
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) announced Thursday that CCDPH will be receiving almost $41 million in grant funding from the Illinois Department of Public Health to rapidly scale-up its COVID-19 contact tracing program in suburban Cook County over the next[Read More…]
Pride flags mark LGBTQ rights
Pride flags are flying in downtown Homewood and Flossmoor.
Park district rethinks summer camps for fun and social distancing
This summer Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is offering two different camps to the community: Camp 2020 and Virtually the Best Camp Ever. These camps, for children entering first through sixth grades, will look very different from last year. Park staff have put in place guidelines and restrictions to ensure the safety[Read More…]
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