The Village of Homewood was notified today that three of its paramedics have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus while responding to a call in Homewood. None has reported having symptoms of the virus. Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski notified the Region 7 Project Medical Director at Ingalls for South[Read More…]
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Youth baseball seasons delayed by COVID-19 uncertainty
Players march in the 2019 Flossmoor Baseball and Softball opening day parade. This year’s festivities, originally scheduled for April 18, could be pushed back as late as May. FBS officials continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and plan to make an announcement April 1. (Chronicle file photo)
Rep. Robin Kelly, small business owners discuss COVID-19 impacts and strategies
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, hosted a conference call on Monday, March 23, with local small business owners and chamber of commerce representatives. It was the first in a series of discussions on the economic and community impacts of the coronavirus Rep. Kelly will[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: March 24
Good night, Wildcats. Willow School teachers are posting bedtime stories online to help teachers and students stay in contact. On Sunday night, Principal Melissa Lawson led the way by reading the classic children’s book, “Goodnight Moon.” Meals on two wheels. Redbird Cafe and Goodspeed Cycles are teaming up to bring Redbird meals[Read More…]
Snowman gives spring a hint
The Dykstra kids, Karis, left, and Moriah, get recess, even though schools are closed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the family on Olive Road in Homewood took the opportunity to give spring a hint after an overnight snowfall. They built a snowman lounging on the “beach” in their front yard. Their[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: March 23
Local musicians help H-F stay connected. The Chronicle starts a list for local businesses to post their solutions to operating under the state’s stay-home order. Metra is helping healthcare workers. WHO recommends a shift from “social distancing” to “physical distancing” (because socializing is still important).
Monday briefing: Public health officials announce 236 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Monday, March 23, announced 236 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including three deaths in Cook County; two men in their 80s and a man in his 90s. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,285 cases in 31 counties[Read More…]
State’s Attorney asks for expedited bail hearings to help empty county’s jail
Following a hearing before Cook County Judge Leroy K. Martin on Monday, March 23, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said the situation at the Cook County Jail is urgent and she is calling for emergency bail hearings to expedite prisoner releases. Foxx’s statement: “In the interest of both public[Read More…]
Andy Lindstrom, H-F booster and past board member, dies
P. Andrew Lindstrom, affectionately known as Mr. Red and White for his faithful support of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, died Wednesday, March 18. Lindstrom, 66, was born and raised in Homewood. He died from complications from a pre-existing medical condition.
Coping with COVID: March 22
Virtual yoga, Flossmoor Eats, video updates from the village of Homewood. Garbage pickup news.
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