Jeanelle Hampton works on a protective face mask at her home studio. After posting an example of her work online, Hampton said she was inundated with requests for masks by neighbors wanting protection against COVID-19. (Provided photo)
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Flossmoor budget shows potential revenue shortfall due to pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic may reduce Flossmoor’s village revenue by $573,384 in the next 12 months, according to the municipal budget for the 2021 fiscal year. The village board unanimously approved the annual budget at the April 20 regular meeting. The total budget is $29 million, designating $13.1 million for[Read More…]
Pritzker extends stay-at-home order to May 30 with some adjustments
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces an extension of the statewide stay-at-home order, with some adjustments, through May 30. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that the stay-at-home order that has shut down much of the state’s economy and social activity will be extended to May 30. The new order, designed to[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 23
Are you regularly wearing a mask? The Chronicle is currently running a poll on Facebook that asks: “Do you wear a protective mask when you go out into a public place where you’re around other people?” Cast your vote here. Record day for cases, testing. Illinois saw a record number of new COVID-19 cases from[Read More…]
H-F High School moves ahead with virtual graduation plans
Though H-F High School graduates will not gather for a graduation ceremony in May as planned, administrators said they are committed to hosting an event once it is safe to do so. (2018 Chronicle file photo)
Earth Day: Green Team collects tens of thousands of plastic bags
Student members of the Green Team at Western Avenue Elementary School weigh plastic they collected during their Plastic Bag Drive in January. They convert the weight to represent a total number of plastic bags. (Provided photo)
District 153 awards tenure to 10 staff members
The Homewood School District 153 school board awarded tenure to 10 staff members at its remote meeting on Monday, April 20. The board recognized the outstanding work of these staff members at Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools over the past four years. Anne Blue-Siegler, art teacher, Churchill. Matthew Johnson,[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 21
Student loan help. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced Tuesday that the state is working with 20 private student loan servicers to expand on the protections the federal government granted to federal student loan borrowers. More than 138,000 Illinoisans have privately held student loans that won’t receive help[Read More…]
Theaters hope crowds return for 2020-21 performances
The 2020-21 arts season in the South Suburbs will be a time of celebration as Drama Group in Chicago Heights marks its 90th anniversary and the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University turns 25. Organizers are hopeful supporters will join them for a great season that stretches from[Read More…]
Three H-F teachers awarded tenure
The District 233 school board awarded tenure to three Homewood-Flossmoor High School staff members at its April 7 meeting. Each successfully completed five years on staff.
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