Since the beginning of the pandemic, international health experts have recommended we, as global citizens, should to the best of our ability practice “social” or “physical” distancing. This remains one of the critical actions we can collectively take to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and help “flatten the curve.” Here[Read More…]
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Park board decides Lions Pool will not open this summer
Youngsters frolic in the water at Lions Club Pool on opening day in 2018. The H-F Park District Board has decided not to open the pool this year because of safety and operational concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Chronicle file photo)
Police respond to bomb threat at Homewood Jewel
Homewood police investigated a bomb threat at Jewel-Osco grocery store at 17705 Halsted Ave. on Wednesday, but found no explosive devices. According to a press release, Jewel-Osco store personnel received a bomb threat at about 6:25 p.m. Wednesday evening and reported it to Homewood Police Department. In response, Homewood police[Read More…]
Following heavy rain, Flossmoor residents bring flooding complaints to board
Flossmoor residents Monday called on the village board to do something about flooding in the village, an issue they say has gone on for too long.
Check in with The Bistro on Sterling
Rich and Tracy Cairo and their staff pose with a message for their customers: “We look forward to raising a glass with you soon. Thank you.” (Provided photo/Thomas Photographic Services)
State launches new resources for job searches, career training
Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is announcing the state’s new Get Hired Illinois web portal that can connect workers with available job opportunities. He also announced the new partnership with Coursera to provide Illinoisans with professional development. “I know many have lost their jobs during these unprecedented times,” Joyce said. “I encourage everyone[Read More…]
Funeral directors work through COVID complications
Professionals who work at funeral homes make it their mission to help guide families through painful and high-stress situations. According to two local funeral directors, the coronavirus epidemic has amplified the need for sensitivity, and one said the virus has strained resources.
Flossmoor chief: police calls down, traffic speeds up
Tod Kamleiter After two months of the state’s stay-at-home order, Flossmoor Police Chief Tod Kamleiter has come to some basic conclusions about the effect of COVID-19 on local law enforcement. The volume of police calls in Flossmoor is down since Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s March 20 executive order went into[Read More…]
Pritzker, Stratton announce campaign to reach communities of color with pandemic message
Among the administration’s ongoing efforts to keep all Illinois residents safe, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton are releasing a set of video messages and radio announcements through the ‘All In Illinois’ initiative that focus on the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in communities of color. [Read More…]
Parks Pastries wraps bakery, cafe and catering into one
Brittany Parks displays one of her specialty cakes. Parks is opening a pastry shop on Dixie Highway in Homewood. (Provided photo)
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