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: 8% ↓[Read More…]
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Flossmoor village hall to reopen Thursday
Flossmoor officials announced Wednesday afternoon that village hall and public works offices will reopen to the public on Thursday, Jan. 21. Flossmoor public facilities have been closed because of state-imposed virus mitigation restrictions. The suburban Chicago region has been in Tier 3 mitigations since November. State health officials announced on[Read More…]
4 state vaccination sites include Ford Heights, Robbins
Illinois launched four public COVID-19 vaccination sites in Cook County on Tuesday, Jan. 19, including two in the South Suburbs, one in Ford Heights and one in Robbins. The sites are being stood up through support from the Illinois National Guard (ILNG), according to Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Cook County locations[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 19
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: 8.1% ↓[Read More…]
Author of ‘Dear Black Girl, You are IT’ empowers teen girls
Many teen girls, especially Black teen girls, need reaffirmation that they are, in fact, beautiful, smart and worthy. Tamara Trimuel, author of “Dear Black Girl, You are IT,” helps them remember that in many ways. The motivational book focuses on self-love, with “IT” serving as an acronym for intelligent and triumphant.
Jan. 20, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
CHOOSE YOUR OWN SUPERINTENDENT – H-F High School District 233 parents, guardians and community members may join one of two virtual meetings with representatives from BWP & Associates, the search firm helping to develop the candidate profile to use in hiring a new superintendent. Sessions are at 5:30 and 7[Read More…]
H-F region moves to less restrictive Tier 2 COVID-19 mitigation guidelines
State health officials announced Monday that the Region 10, suburban Chicago, including Homewood and Flossmoor, will move from Tier 3 to the less restrictive Tier 2. Although COVID-19 infection rates have been steadily improving in recent weeks, a state program that will help increase hospital staffing was credited with enabling[Read More…]
Jan. 19, 2021: What You Need to Know Today
LAST DITCH EFFORT – This is the last day to recycle your holiday tree and string lights with H-F Park District. Trees can be dropped at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, in the Vollmer Road parking lot. Lights can be deposited in bins outside the Irons Oaks building on Western[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 18
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: 8.6% ↓[Read More…]
James ‘Jim’ Grossnickle | January 8, 2021
James “Jim” Grossnickle passed away January 8, 2021. Jim, 73, was survived by his sister, Jan Grossnickle Griffin, her spouse Ray Griffin, their four children Michael “Calvin” Yehl, his wife Jolene, Christopher Yehl (Jim’s all around handyman), Kevin Yehl, his wife Erin, soon to be expecting Jim’s first grandnephew, or[Read More…]
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