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Jan. 27, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SOCCER TENNIS – Learn about soccer tennis with a free event at H-F Racquet and Fitness Club. The game combines aspects of tennis and volleyball while using a soccer ball, played in singles or doubles. All abilities welcome, bring athletic shoes. Registration required. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday BLACK DOCTORS SPEAK[Read More…]
State tax filing season begins Feb. 12
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2020 state individual income tax returns on Friday, Feb. 12, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. If a taxpayer electronically files an error-free return, they should receive a direct deposit refund[Read More…]
State unveils new COVID-19 website to help residents sign up for vaccines
As the state moved into Phase 1B of the COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Plan on Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a new portal at coronavirus.illinois.gov to provide residents with information about the COVID-19 vaccine and how they can register to receive the vaccine. Coronavirus.illinois.gov will provide eligible residents with nearby vaccination sites, information on[Read More…]
Eight new cases of COVID-19 variant reported in Cook County
State and county health officials announced on Monday that eight additional cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom, have been reported in Cook County. Health officials previously announced a single case of the variant in Chicago on Jan. 15, bringing the total to nine cases.[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 25
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 6.9% ↓[Read More…]
H-F superintendent search aiming for spring selection
Consultants from BWP & Associates are collecting information from students, staff, District 233 school board members and the community to develop a leadership profile as they work to find a replacement for Superintendent Von Mansfield. After 13 years as superintendent, and seven years before that as Homewood-Flossmoor High School principal,[Read More…]
Jan. 26, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
COUNTRY CLUB DECISION – At tonight’s village board meeting, Homewood officials will discuss a proposed settlement in the lawsuit over the future of the former Calumet Country Club property. Residents can watch the meeting on Zoom. See the village website for details. 7 p.m. FOOTBALL AND CHEER SIGNUPS – Registration[Read More…]
Jan. 25, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
WINTER STORM WATCH – Snow is expected to begin mid-morning today and could get heavy during the evening hours. The National Weather Service predicts between 4 and 8 inches could fall Monday, with more snow possible Tuesday. DISTRICT 161 SPECIAL MEETING – The Board of Education will meet at 6[Read More…]
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