H-F case rates remain lower than most neighboring communities. State sets new record for daily testing. Region 10 continues to be stable, though the infection rate is higher than Chicago’s. The state announces 20 counties, not including Cook, are at the “warning” level because of increasing infection rates.
Tag: COVID-19
Lawn signs bring love to the south suburbs
Flossmoor resident Kai Haynes has been spreading joy through lawn signs. (Provided photo)
State launches travel map to with guidance on COVID-19 risk
Seen in a screenshot on Aug. 19, 2020, the online travel map is intended to help inform residents of potential risks associated with traveling during the pandemic.
Homewood youth baseball team member tests positive for COVID-19
A Ripken-B team has been asked to self-quarantine for 14 days after a member of the team tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, according to a statement issued the same day by Homewood Baseball and Softball League officials. “Members of the team, and those who have been in close contact with them, should[Read More…]
New guidelines force Homewood, Flossmoor schools to move to remote learning
Elementary schools in Homewood and Flossmoor will not open as planned. Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161 officials announced on Saturday that new directives from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health forced them to move to a remote learning plan for all[Read More…]
Homewood to take in $436K for COVID relief
Homewood is getting some conditional economic relief to help cope with the costs of COVID-19. The village board approved an agreement Tuesday to accept $436,731.52. That’s Homewood’s share of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The county is the pass-through agency for the funds. It received[Read More…]
Local, state case numbers continue upward trend
By the numbers. The previous week, state officials said the COVID-19 trends were causing concern, and the numbers this past week continue to head in the wrong direction. On Aug. 7, the state announced that 13 counties are at a warning level. A county enters a warning level when two or[Read More…]
District 161 plans, FAQs published but remain fluid
Families in Flossmoor School District 161 got the fall semester reopening plan and frequently-asked-questions document late last week, but refinements continue, according to Superintendent Dana Smith. At a special meeting of the school board on Monday, Aug. 3, Smith reported that the nature of questions from parents has generally changed in recent days, shifting[Read More…]
Park district has kids decorate the ‘Keep Healthy’ signs
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is offering a fun way for kids to show their creativity on a very important message: Keep H-F Healthy. The lawn signs will have the message imprinted, but how best to present them is up to the artist, whatever the age. The message is meant to[Read More…]
Gov. Pritzker announces new mask compliance rules
The Illinois Department of Public Health has filed emergency rules for businesses, schools and child care centers that mandate face coverings and the size of gatherings and will impose penalties for those not complying. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said through Senate Bill 471 the new regulations he signed into law Friday,[Read More…]
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