The secret to solving fogged up glasses while wearing a mask. A local fitness center offers virtual sessions. News about a mutation in the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Heroes of the Pandemic: ‘I can’t turn my back’
Nurse Linda Herron has worked at South Suburban Hospital for 33 years, and now she’s taking care of patients with COVID-19. (Provided photo)
Reyes named Skyway Conference Men’s Coach of the Year
Prairie State College enjoyed its best-ever men’s soccer season with a trip to the Northeast District Championship game for the first time. Carlos Reyes On Friday, the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference honored Pioneers coach Carlos Reyes by naming him Skyway Conference Men’s Coach of the Year. The award was voted on by[Read More…]
Gov. Pritzker announces phased plan to reopen state businesses, operations
The five-phase reopening plan developed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s office sets out scenarios for how a state region can move toward economies “fully reopening.” (Provided graphic)
Coping with COVID: May 4
You Matter2 plans care packages for local graduates. Another drop in COVID-19 deaths statewide. Guidelines for wearing masks.
Metra Electric service to increase May 18 for PTC completion
Metra announced Monday it will add service on the Electric Line on May 18 in order to complete implementation of the Positive Train Control (PTC) safety system on that line and throughout the Metra system. The federal government requires the implementation of PTC by the end of this year. The[Read More…]
State prepares to ramp up contact tracing program to fight COVID-19
State epidemiologist Dr. Wayne Duffus described the plan for recruiting and deploying more contact tracers in an effort to further contain the virus that causes COVID-19. (Provided/Screenshot from video)
Coping with COVID: May 3
H-F COVID-19 case demographics. State testing and case numbers climb, deaths drop. County Commissioner continues series of virtual town hall sessions on Monday.
H-F High seniors earn honors in speech
The National Speech & Debate Association has presented its Academic All-American Award to eight graduating seniors at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The award is in recognition of academic achievement and personal excellence, as well as competitive forensic experience. These students each reached a total of 750 or more points for forensics[Read More…]
Planting trees when the world seems to be going to pieces
Homewood-Flossmoor High School football coach Craig Buzea was approved for the same position at Crown Point High School in Indiana Tuesday, punctuating a decade of gridiron success for the Vikings that included 10 playoff berths and a state runner-up finish. Buzea, who lives in Indiana, took over the H-F program[Read More…]
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