County Commissioner Donna Miller will host a COVID-19 virtual town hall on Wednesday. Illinois Philharmonic announces cancellation of May concert. The state announces a new text service to stay up to date on COVID-19 information.
Tag: COVID-19
Metra taking extra safety precautions during pandemic
Metra says it is taking extra steps to ensure the safety of its staff and riders as the COVID-19 pandemic response continues. Spokeswoman Meg Thomas-Reile said one car on every train is reserved for crew only, in an effort to limit exposure between passengers and Metra staff. Conductors continue assisting[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 13
Homewood and Flossmoor have adjusted vehicle sticker enforcement rules to account for COVID-19 restrictions. Homewood trustees to meet by phone Tuesday. State legislature ensnared in apparent Catch-22.
Homewood trustees to discuss budget impact of COVID-19, will consider temporary suspension of places of eating tax
Homewood trustees will begin tackling the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during the regular board meeting Tuesday. The board will receive a presentation on the draft budget for fiscal year 2020-21. The Finance Department is expecting a significant drop in revenue as a result of the state-mandated shutdown of[Read More…]
PSC initiatives helping students, community during COVID-19 pandemic
Prairie State College (PSC) has launched a number of initiatives dedicated to helping students and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the college has shifted to a virtual campus for the remainder of the spring session and will offer only online courses during the summer session, PSC staff, faculty,[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 12
Virtual theater coming Wednesday, courtesy of 23 Miles South. Senior shopping service starts, sponsored by the village of Homewood and St. Joseph Athletic Association. Flossmoor cancels Recyclepalooza. The peak is not the end.
Pritzker announces new telehealth, mental health programs and urges Christians to stay home on Easter Sunday
At the daily pandemic briefing on Saturday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced new programs to help residents maintain their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and safely get medical attention for those suffering mild cases of the virus. He and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike urged residents[Read More…]
State plans expansion of testing and alternate housing in communities of color, including new testing site in South Suburbs
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Friday the expansion of testing, new alternate housing options and statewide guidance to address the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color and people with disabilities across the state. “Generations of systemic disadvantages in healthcare delivery and healthcare access in communities[Read More…]
Fighting COVID-19, one bottle of hand sanitizer at a time
With school canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, seventh-grader Sommer Owens turned her efforts to producing hand sanitizer, a product in short supply in stores. (Provided photo)
Coping with COVID: April 9
Flossmoor Library is still helping patrons in spite of closure. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly continues meeting with constituents — virtually. State sets a new record on Thursday for increase in cases. Cases in Homewood and Flossmoor continue to increase.
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