The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of Fourth of July festivities, including the Homewood parade and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Family Fun Fest, but the two agencies, in collaboration with the village of Flossmoor and Homewood-Flossmoor High School, filled the gap with the “Quarantine Cinema” drive-in movie.
Tag: COVID-19
District 153 survey shows parents want schools open, most favor hybrid approach
Parents of students in Homewood schools overwhelming want their children back in the classroom this fall, but they prefer a hybrid approach that will reduce class sizes and help the district manage pandemic safety measures. Nearly three quarters of the district’s families completed the survey.
South Suburban College COVID-19 testing tent to offer new 9 to 5 drive-thru hours
South Suburban College’s COVID-19 testing drive-thru is making some minor modifications, including relocated testing tents to the SSC Fitness Center’s east parking lot, and new hours beginning on Sunday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. HR Support has taken over the ongoing testing responsibilities from the National Guard[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: Illinois case numbers still good, national cases skyrocket
State law mandating hiring Illinoians for public works projects goes into effect. Cook County Circuit Court reopens, with restrictions. Local case numbers continue slow climb.
Living Springs Church rolls with the punches
Living Springs congregation members hold a safe gathering to show unity during the pandemic. (Provided photo)
Coping with COVID: Phase 4 brings shutdown relief, caution
Illinois enters Phase 4, and it might take some time to get to the next phase. H-F Park District reopens playgrounds. Closest state testing site moves to South Holland. COVID-19 numbers remain good. Case numbers in other states are on the rise again.
Rabid Brewing adapts quirkily to rapidly changing times
Raiye Rosado and Tobias Cichon, owners of Rabid Brewing in Homewood. (Provided photo) Since mid-March, when the pandemic hit, businesses have had to close or adapt. At Rabid Brewing, they adapted. Owner Raiye Rosado said that she can’t think of one aspect of the business that hasn’t been affected and[Read More…]
Flossmoor residents can return to village hall on Monday
Flossmoor village hall will reopen on Monday, June 29, after being closed to the public since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As Illinois moves into phase 4 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan, businesses and municipalities statewide are taking a step toward a gradual reopening with new safety[Read More…]
New protocols in place when H-F Racquet Club reopens Monday
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Racquet & Fitness Center will reopen to members Monday, June 29, with COVID-19 restrictions in place. Under Restore Illinois Phase 4 guidelines, health clubs are allowed to offer services again with a 10-foot distance between participants during workouts. The racquet club will be open to a[Read More…]
Reopening is requiring cautionary steps for businesses
Staying in business during a down economy is a challenge. As the state follows Restore Illinois guidelines, Homewood and Flossmoor businesses are taking steps to reopen, albeit on a limited basis. In early June, the Chronicle asked local business owners to reply to a brief survey about how their business[Read More…]
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