The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the death of three people in Illinois with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The individuals include a Will County resident in his 50s, a Cook County resident in her 80s and an out-of-state resident in her 70s who was in Sangamon County.
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Local businesses adapt: TP-beer pairings and other innovations
Local businesses have had to adapt fast to the rapidly spreading coronavirus and the social distancing measures imposed by state and local governments. In one case, TP is key. In consideration for the fact that TP shelves at stores were soon bare, Rabid Brewing of Homewood crafted a special promotion designed to[Read More…]
Cook County Assessor’s Office working remotely, some services suspended in COVID-19 precautions
The Cook County Assessor’s Office announced Thursday, March 19, the temporary suspension of assessment notice mailings and appeal deadlines. This suspension will remain in place until further notice while the office remains closed to the public.
Metra switching to alternate schedules on March 23 due to coronavirus
Metra announced on Thursday that commuter rail service will begin operating an alternate weekday schedule on Monday, March 23, to adjust for the reduced number of riders due to school closures, work-from-home mandates and other consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. It will operate its normal weekend schedules this weekend on lines that[Read More…]
Cook County launches text system and hotline to provide COVID-19 updates
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced on Thursday the launch of a new emergency text alert system, hotline number and email address to keep the public informed with accurate information regarding COVID-19 pandemic. “AlertCook,” the new Cook County public health and safety messaging service, offers subscribers a direct line[Read More…]
Coping with COVID-19: March 19
Closed libraries can’t stop storytimes. Several stores offer senior shopping hours. How to participate in the Homewood Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday without being there. State launches new COVID-19 website. COVID-19 cases jump to 288 on Wednesday.
Be Well 2020: Prairie State College is committed to healthcare programming
Over the last week, several Illinois utilities have announced that they voluntarily ceased disconnections for all residential customers through the winter months. The voluntary moratorium on residential disconnections applies to customers of Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Liberty Utilities, Nicor, North Shore and Peoples Gas, providing greater protection to all residential customers[Read More…]
Be Well 2020: Prairie State College is committed to healthcare programming
“If you are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, Prairie State College is a great place to start,” said PSC President Dr. Terri L. Winfree. “Between our career degree and certificate programs, or through our short-term vocational programs, everyone can find a pathway to a healthcare career, making a[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees vote on Streetscape grant, as pandemic restrictions evident at meeting
Flossmoor village board members Monday approved two resolutions related to the proposed Central Business District Streetscape Improvements in the downtown area. Board members followed social distancing protocol at their March 16 meeting.
New principal named at Churchill School
Sara Schnoor, the incoming principal at Churchill School, said she’ll look at the “big picture” of education and work to bring it into the daily routine of the Homewood school.
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