Franciscan Health needs more personal protective equipment for its healthcare workers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow. Maple Tree Inn owners Erich and Katie Wennberg responded, starting a fund this week for purchasing protective gloves. #giftthegloves
Tag: COVID-19
Preckwinkle announces relief package for county residents and businesses
In an effort to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced on Thursday an series of measures waiving various county fines, fees and deferring tax collections. “With businesses facing so many challenges and difficulties created by the coronavirus, waiving these fines and fees is[Read More…]
Police disperse crowds gathered despite social distancing order
Flossmoor police dispersed a group of teens who gathered at Homewood-Flossmoor High School Wednesday, according to Chief Tod Kamleiter. The size of the group exceeded Gov. JB Pritzker’s mandate that no more than 10 people gather in any one space, to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus. The students were playing[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: March 27
Safe fun is today’s theme. H-F residents are putting on a stuffed animal safari. Thomas Photographic is offering a communitywide photo shoot with appropriate physical distancing included. The Chronicle thanks everyone who has donated to the Reporter Supporter fund in recent days. We’ll keep the news flowing!
Village corrects statement: Homewood paramedics still on the job
Homewood paramedics who were exposed to the COVID-19 virus are still working, the village said in a statement released Wednesday. On Tuesday, the village sent a statement that incorrectly said the three paramedics were sent home and placed under self-quarantine. Wednesday’s statement clarified that mistake. “Under current CDC, Illinois Department[Read More…]
Opening day solidarity
Families across Homewood and Flossmoor are showing their team pride on what was to be baseball’s Opening Day. The COVID-19 pandemic has made gatherings strictly off limits, forcing Major League Baseball to cancel all activities for the foreseeable future. Baseball fans are hopeful a shortened season will still be possible.[Read More…]
Gov. announces plans to increase COVID-19 testing, increase hospital capacity
Gov. JB Pritzker provided an update on Tuesday about the state’s current testing and hospital capacity and laid out measures to increase that capacity to meet the anticipated need as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “We’re using a two-pronged approach to make sure a worst-case scenario does not become our[Read More…]
Homewood paramedics exposed to COVID, under self-quarantine
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…]
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)
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…]
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