A settlement in the two-year dispute over the future of the former Calumet Country Club in Homewood is on the agenda for the Homewood Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26. If approved, the agreement will settle a lawsuit filed by the new owner of the former Calumet Country Club,[Read More…]
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COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 24
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: 7.2% ↓[Read More…]
Flossmoor looks at financial challenges ahead with five-year projection
Flossmoor is going to have to find a way to deal with some financial challenges in the coming years, and the idea of enacting a home rule tax to solve them is a nonstarter for the current Village Board. Those were the key discussion points Tuesday, Jan. 19, during a[Read More…]
Jan. 24, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
WINTER WEATHER MOVING IN – The next few days will bring snow and freezing drizzle to the area, starting early Sunday. Little ice accumulation is expected, according to the National Weather Service. Up to an inch of snow is possible. On Monday, more snow is expected, with from 1 to[Read More…]
State moves suburban region into Tier 1, allowing H-F restaurants and bars limited indoor service
Restaurants and bars in Homewood and Flossmoor can begin indoor service if they choose after state health officials announced Saturday that Region 10 moved from Tier 2 to Tier 1 COVID-19 mitigation restrictions. Limitations remain, however. Establishments are required to observe occupancy limits of 25% capacity or 25 people per[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 23
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: 7.6% ↓[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 22
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: 7.7% ↓[Read More…]
Pritzker announces next phase of vaccination will begin Monday
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Friday that the state will move into the early stages of Phase 1B of the COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Plan beginning on Monday, Jan. 25. More than 3.2 million Illinoisans are eligible for Phase 1B. Eligible residents will be able to receive a vaccine at one[Read More…]
Jan. 22, 2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
OPEN SEASON – Registration for Homewood Baseball and Softball is now open. for kids in town to play in 10+ divisions of in-house baseball, softball or T-ball. The season starts April 17 and participants must complete a COVID-19 waiver to register. CARDINAL VS PUFFIN – Pick up a PopUp SCIENCE[Read More…]
HFHS finding ways to connect with incoming freshmen
Introductory videos, a virtual fireside chat program and discussions with counselors are all part of the 8th grade registration process at Homewood-Flossmoor High School this year. The usual Saturday event, that would start with a benefit pancake breakfast and end in the library for a meeting to set the incoming freshman’s schedule,[Read More…]
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