Due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, Cancer Support Center has delayed its spring gala and moved its spring Walk of Hope to an online celebration. Despite challenges, the shutdown spurred CSC to launch new online programming, which was part of its five-year strategic plan. (Chronicle file photo)
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Member of Preckwinkle’s security detail tests positive for COVID-19
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle released a statement Wednesday morning announcing that she would be self-isolating after a member of her staff tested positive for COVID-19. “I have been informed that a member of my Executive Protection Detail tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). This member of my detail was[Read More…]
H-F small business owners learn about relief options
About two dozen local small business owners and others logged onto a Zoom meeting Wednesday to learn about loans and other assistance programs available to help them stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. The video meeting was hosted by Tasha Brown, associate director of the Women’s Business Development Center, South[Read More…]
Cook County launches fund to help small businesses and independent contractors recover from COVID-19
On Tuesday, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced an emergency relief fund for businesses and 1099 workers in suburban Cook County. Cook County will seed an initial $10 million for the fund, which will grant loans to gig workers and small businesses to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. The creation[Read More…]
Former Flossmoor fire chief appointed to post on interim basis
Flossmoor village board members unanimously selected Greg Berk as interim fire chief at Monday’s board meeting. Berk, who previously held the chief’s position for 25 years, will serve in the role for up to a year and is expected to start in mid-April.
COVID Days comfort food: Sweet and spicy stovetop soup
Tom Houlihan demonstrates his two-pans-at-once technique while preparing pumpkin and sausage soup. (Photo by Patty Houlihan)
Eat cookies, drink beer and plant a tree
No matter how old they are, most people can’t resist the temptation of a Girl Scout cookie. Adults at a recent fundraiser event enjoyed four Girl Scout cookies paired with Flossmoor Station Brewery beers. The event in March was organized by Girl Scouts troop leaders from Western Avenue Elementary, where[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 6
District 233 virtual meeting. The Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, will be held remotely. Anyone wishing to participate can call 708-918-3311. When prompted, please access this code: 1234. The meeting agenda is available here.
SSC donates PPE, sets up COVID-19 fund for students
South Suburban College is donating supplies and masks to local healthcare providers. The College’s Allied Health & Careers and Nursing Departments have gathered a significant range of N95 masks with respirators, surgical masks, filters, gloves, gowns and personal protection kits for area hospitals. Additionally, although the college is closed staff[Read More…]
VTV e-learning produces ‘At Home’ show reflecting student life
Laura Zapata anchors “At Home,” an e-learning project by Viking TV students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School that offers a glimpse of what students are doing while away from school during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Provided photo)
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