The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Thursday, March 12, that it has canceled its remaining winter State Series postseason tournaments, which include boys basketball, scholastic bowl, drama and group interpretation, music, debate and journalism, over concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We appreciate the patience and understanding that[Read More…]
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State, Chicago issue new guidelines to minimize COVID-19 spread
Illinois and Chicago officials announced Thursday, March 12, lists of new guidance to residents to prevent further spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. These new precautionary measures were developed with large events and gatherings in mind, and will promote social distancing practices – a key recommendation to prevent community[Read More…]
Flossmoor officials announce precautionary measures in response to COVID-19
In response to an increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cook County and in the State of Illinois, the village of Flossmoor is implementing a series of precautionary actions. The village is implementing system-wide contingency planning should the spread of the virus impact the village’s workforce. All employees have[Read More…]
COVID-19-related disruptions
Local events and programs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Joseph’s Athletic Organization has postponed its fish fry until further notice. Homewood Public Library has cancelled all programs through the end of March. The library will remain open during normal hours. Flossmoor Public Library has cancelled all programs from March[Read More…]
H-F parents given notice of student self-quarantining for possible coronavirus exposure
A Homewood-Flossmoor High School student has voluntarily been quarantined at home after attending an event also attended by a person who has since tested positive for the coronavirus. Coronavirus can cause respiratory infections that can be mild or severe. The current outbreak, COVID-19, is the latest strain of coronavirus. It[Read More…]
Pritzker issues disaster proclamation building on state’s COVID-19 response
Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation Monday, March 9, to unlock additional federal resources and help the state prepare for the potential of further spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. Issuing a disaster proclamation is the method of declaring a state of emergency in the Illinois. “As we’ve said[Read More…]
State Department of Public Health announces precautions to limit spread of coronavirus
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) officials announced Wednesday, Feb. 26, that the agency is working with local, state and federal health partners to take all preventive steps available to limit the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While COVID-19 is not spreading in communities in Illinois or the U.S.,[Read More…]
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