The five-phase reopening plan developed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s office sets out scenarios for how a state region can move toward economies “fully reopening.” (Provided graphic)
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Coping with COVID: May 4
You Matter2 plans care packages for local graduates. Another drop in COVID-19 deaths statewide. Guidelines for wearing masks.
Metra Electric service to increase May 18 for PTC completion
Metra announced Monday it will add service on the Electric Line on May 18 in order to complete implementation of the Positive Train Control (PTC) safety system on that line and throughout the Metra system. The federal government requires the implementation of PTC by the end of this year. The[Read More…]
State prepares to ramp up contact tracing program to fight COVID-19
State epidemiologist Dr. Wayne Duffus described the plan for recruiting and deploying more contact tracers in an effort to further contain the virus that causes COVID-19. (Provided/Screenshot from video)
Coping with COVID: May 3
H-F COVID-19 case demographics. State testing and case numbers climb, deaths drop. County Commissioner continues series of virtual town hall sessions on Monday.
H-F High seniors earn honors in speech
The National Speech & Debate Association has presented its Academic All-American Award to eight graduating seniors at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The award is in recognition of academic achievement and personal excellence, as well as competitive forensic experience. These students each reached a total of 750 or more points for forensics[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: May 2
Homewood COVID-19 cases continue to rise. New cases and deaths drop slightly statewide. Markham testing site hours and procedures clarified. Homewood Public Library will open the book return during limited times for the rest of May. Flossmoor Public Library continues regular virtual programs.
Contract renegotiations save H-F High money
District 233 Business Manager Lawrence Cook was able to save the district nearly $230,000 by renegotiating three contracts due to the coronavirus pandemic. RJB Properties, responsible for cleaning Homewood-Flossmoor High School, is working with a skeletal crew. Tom Wagner, the district’s operations manager, recommended the board try to renegotiate the[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: May 1
Homewood reaches 160 COVID-19 cases and the village’s rate exceeds 800 per 100,000 people. The state sets a new record for cases in a 24-hour period. Golf resumes Friday after a temporary ban and golfers hit the links.
H-F businesses face ‘another month of loss’ as pandemic shutdown continues
Homewood and Flossmoor businesses are trying to define a new normal as they contend with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a modified stay-at-home order extending until the end of May, some businesses across the state are adjusting their services while many struggle to stay afloat.
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