Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently joined a coalition of suburban mayors and other local leaders to support the systemic reforms proposed in the Homeowner Relief and Community Recovery Act. The legislation, Senate Bill 1721, is intended to empower communities and local governments to transform vacant properties into homes[Read More…]
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COVID-19 numbers: May 19
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 49.3% 44.1% 29.9% 38%
Cancer Support Center’s Walk of Hope moves to June 27
The annual Walk of Hope supporting the Cancer Support Center is being moved from a traditional fall event to a summer walk on Sunday, June 27. Walkers can choose either a 9:30 or 11 a.m. start for the 1- or 3-mile walk from the Cancer Support Center offices at 2028[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: May 18
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 49.1% 43.8% 29.7% 37.85%
Nelson appoints Gina LoGalbo to Flossmoor village clerk position
Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson on Monday, May 17, appointed Gina A. LoGalbo to the vacant village clerk position. The appointment was confirmed by the village board. LoGalbo is a licensed and practicing attorney and works for the Cook County Bureau of Human Resources.
Engineers will assess ventilation systems in District 153 schools
The Homewood District 153 school board approved a study of the ventilation systems at its three schools to determine what improvements can be made for better indoor air quality. The district decided to move forward on the assessment because of the concern of air quality, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic[Read More…]
Rep. Davis hosts recycling event set on June 12
Area residents can get rid of old electronics, medicines and paper at a recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 12, sponsored by Illinois Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, at his district office, 1912 W. 174th Street in East Hazel Crest. COVID-19 safety rules will be in place[Read More…]
H-F band director Sarah Whitlock wins music educator award
Sarah Whitlock directs the H-F High band during the 2018 “Solar Winds” program. (Provided photo) Homewood-Flossmoor High School band director Sarah Whitlock has been selected a recipient of the Chicagoland Outstanding Music Educator Award which recognizes excellence in the field of music education. She will be one of seven music[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: May 17
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 47.9% 42.6% 28.7% 37.74%
Illinois updates mask guidance to align with recent CDC recommendation for fully vaccinated people (free content)
Illinois will follow new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance and ease mask requirements for fully vaccinated people, according to an announcement on Monday. Last week, the CDC offered updated guidelines that allow fully vaccinated people to forego wearing masks in most situations. The agency still recommends that[Read More…]
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