Local musicians help H-F stay connected. The Chronicle starts a list for local businesses to post their solutions to operating under the state’s stay-home order. Metra is helping healthcare workers. WHO recommends a shift from “social distancing” to “physical distancing” (because socializing is still important).
Tag: COVID-19
Monday briefing: Public health officials announce 236 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Monday, March 23, announced 236 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including three deaths in Cook County; two men in their 80s and a man in his 90s. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,285 cases in 31 counties[Read More…]
State’s Attorney asks for expedited bail hearings to help empty county’s jail
Following a hearing before Cook County Judge Leroy K. Martin on Monday, March 23, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said the situation at the Cook County Jail is urgent and she is calling for emergency bail hearings to expedite prisoner releases. Foxx’s statement: “In the interest of both public[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: March 22
Virtual yoga, Flossmoor Eats, video updates from the village of Homewood. Garbage pickup news.
Red Cross cites blood shortage due to pandemic, urges donors to act
The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a notice on the organization’s website. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Individuals can schedule[Read More…]
Flossmoor mayor provides an update on village measures taken to account for the COVID-19 crisis
Dear Village of Flossmoor Residents and Community Members: The events of this past week have had a profound effect on all of us as we navigate through a very difficult period. As a result of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, it is estimated that by the end of this weekend 1[Read More…]
Cook County distributes masks, gloves to area first responders
As area first responders experience a shortage of potentially life-saving coronavirus supplies, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the immediate distribution by Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) of more than 33,600 N95 masks and an additional 38,800 gloves and gowns for the use of[Read More…]
Shelves are bare after shoppers rush to ‘stock up’
Shoppers denied being panicked by the COVID-19 pandemic, but they were interested in stocking up on certain items after the virus was declared to be a pandemic on March 11.
H-F Park District awards contract on work at Homewood Estates Park
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board approved a $47,200 contract for work on plans for a revamp of Homewood Estates Park. At its March 17 meeting, commissioners agreed to hire Upland Design Ltd. to design and oversee work at the park at 18200 California Ave. in Homewood. The firm has been[Read More…]
Foxx announces office will not prosecute non-violent, low-level drug offenses during COVID-19 pandemic
State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx announced Friday, March 20, that the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) will not prosecute cases of non-violent, low-level narcotics offenses in consideration for the COVID-19 pandemic. Her staff will continue to review and prioritize other charges on a case-by-case basis to make appropriate determinations in[Read More…]
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