Doctors at a virtual town hall sponsored by Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller debunked myths surrounding COVID-19, including one about alcohol. The Chronicle continues to publish daily COVID-19 case updates. The state budget will suffer a dramatic set-back from the costs of the pandemic.
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State opens first drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in the South Suburbs
COVID-19 testing has come to the South Suburbs. A drive-thru testing site opened Tuesday morning in Markham at the state’s auto emissions testing site, 3824 W. 159th St.
Coping with COVID: April 14
County Commissioner Donna Miller will host a COVID-19 virtual town hall on Wednesday. Illinois Philharmonic announces cancellation of May concert. The state announces a new text service to stay up to date on COVID-19 information.
23 Miles South stages online theater experience
School, music and government meetings have migrated online to comply with the state mandated restrictions in the fight against COVID-19, and this week community theater will do the same. Community theater company 23 Miles South, based at St. Paul Community Church in Homewood, will offer virtual performances on Wednesday, April[Read More…]
Metra taking extra safety precautions during pandemic
Metra says it is taking extra steps to ensure the safety of its staff and riders as the COVID-19 pandemic response continues. Spokeswoman Meg Thomas-Reile said one car on every train is reserved for crew only, in an effort to limit exposure between passengers and Metra staff. Conductors continue assisting[Read More…]
Merchants association urges customers to take precautions against COVID-19
The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) announced on Monday that it has launched a statewide radio campaign aimed at educating consumers about the safeguards they should adopt when visiting a grocery, pharmacy or retail store. The public service advertisement (PSA) will air 2,100 times over the next 10 days in[Read More…]
Homewood village staff reshape festival plans as spring events canceled
The Artisan Street Fair draws a big crowd, as seen in this photo looking south on Martin Avenue during the 2019 event. The spring festival has been moved to September because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and will be held in conjunction with Fall Fest. (Chronicle file photo)
Coping with COVID: April 13
Homewood and Flossmoor have adjusted vehicle sticker enforcement rules to account for COVID-19 restrictions. Homewood trustees to meet by phone Tuesday. State legislature ensnared in apparent Catch-22.
H-F High School adjusts online learning schedule to meet student needs
Moving to distance learning has been an all-hands-on-deck project at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, but administrators say the results have been remarkable. During the District 233 board meeting Tuesday, April 7, Nancy Spaniak, director of curriculum, instruction and professional development, told board members: “The work has been nonstop. It’s been exhausting,[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to discuss budget impact of COVID-19, will consider temporary suspension of places of eating tax
Homewood trustees will begin tackling the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during the regular board meeting Tuesday. The board will receive a presentation on the draft budget for fiscal year 2020-21. The Finance Department is expecting a significant drop in revenue as a result of the state-mandated shutdown of[Read More…]
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