As the state moved into Phase 1B of the COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Plan on Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a new portal at coronavirus.illinois.gov to provide residents with information about the COVID-19 vaccine and how they can register to receive the vaccine. Coronavirus.illinois.gov will provide eligible residents with nearby vaccination sites, information on[Read More…]
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Eight new cases of COVID-19 variant reported in Cook County
State and county health officials announced on Monday that eight additional cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom, have been reported in Cook County. Health officials previously announced a single case of the variant in Chicago on Jan. 15, bringing the total to nine cases.[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 25
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 6.9% ↓[Read More…]
H-F superintendent search aiming for spring selection
Consultants from BWP & Associates are collecting information from students, staff, District 233 school board members and the community to develop a leadership profile as they work to find a replacement for Superintendent Von Mansfield. After 13 years as superintendent, and seven years before that as Homewood-Flossmoor High School principal,[Read More…]
Jan. 26, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
COUNTRY CLUB DECISION – At tonight’s village board meeting, Homewood officials will discuss a proposed settlement in the lawsuit over the future of the former Calumet Country Club property. Residents can watch the meeting on Zoom. See the village website for details. 7 p.m. FOOTBALL AND CHEER SIGNUPS – Registration[Read More…]
Jan. 25, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
WINTER STORM WATCH – Snow is expected to begin mid-morning today and could get heavy during the evening hours. The National Weather Service predicts between 4 and 8 inches could fall Monday, with more snow possible Tuesday. DISTRICT 161 SPECIAL MEETING – The Board of Education will meet at 6[Read More…]
Lawsuit settlement would keep former country club property in Homewood
A settlement in the two-year dispute over the future of the former Calumet Country Club in Homewood is on the agenda for the Homewood Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26. If approved, the agreement will settle a lawsuit filed by the new owner of the former Calumet Country Club,[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 24
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 7.2% ↓[Read More…]
Flossmoor looks at financial challenges ahead with five-year projection
Flossmoor is going to have to find a way to deal with some financial challenges in the coming years, and the idea of enacting a home rule tax to solve them is a nonstarter for the current Village Board. Those were the key discussion points Tuesday, Jan. 19, during a[Read More…]
Jan. 24, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
WINTER WEATHER MOVING IN – The next few days will bring snow and freezing drizzle to the area, starting early Sunday. Little ice accumulation is expected, according to the National Weather Service. Up to an inch of snow is possible. On Monday, more snow is expected, with from 1 to[Read More…]
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