With school canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, seventh-grader Sommer Owens turned her efforts to producing hand sanitizer, a product in short supply in stores. (Provided photo)
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Coping with COVID: April 10
Virtual Easter services. Virtual musical yoga.
Coping with COVID-19, 2nd edition
Governor cautions that April 30 is not likely to see an “all clear” announcement. Homewood Disposal alerts families with a COVID-19-infected member on how to dispose of recycleable material and discarded PPE. Maple Tree Inn announces Easter dinner takeout special.
District 161 charts best path to remotely operate a school system
Flossmoor School District 161 mapped out and approved a COVID-19 response plan at a special April 2 board of education meeting. As the district continues its period of remote learning, the plan establishes how the district’s operations will continue in light of limited face-to-face interaction due to the school shutdown.[Read More…]
Homewood receives $25K grant for landscaping along CN railyard
A number of trees were removed this winter along Harwood Avenue north of downtown Homewood in preparation for a new landscaping project. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Final new Metra Electric schedule released, officials say Flossmoor input heeded
Metra released the new train schedule with adjustments required by the new Positive Train Control safety system. Officials said they took into account suggestions from Flossmoor and other suburban commuters as best they could.
Seven vehicle break-ins reported this week in Flossmoor
Flossmoor police are reminding residents to lock their cars at night following a series of vehicle break-ins this week. In an email alert, police said there were break-ins to seven vehicles on the 2600 block of Central Drive and Flossmoor Road between 5 and 6 a.m. on April 8. All[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 9
Flossmoor Library is still helping patrons in spite of closure. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly continues meeting with constituents — virtually. State sets a new record on Thursday for increase in cases. Cases in Homewood and Flossmoor continue to increase.
H-F High’s science chair selected for CDC fellowship program
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Science Department Chairperson Kimberly Smith has been selected for the Centers for Disease Control Science Ambassador Fellowship program. Kimberly Smith, Homewood-Flossmoor High School science department chair, has been awarded a CDC fellowship. Smith is set to participate in a five-day interactive summer course at CDC headquarters in[Read More…]
ComEd warns that scammers could attempt to exploit pandemic
ComEd is warning customers to be alert for potential scams and imposters taking advantage of individuals who are self-isolating to steal money and personal information. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, ComEd has received reports of scammers posing as utility representatives, approaching customers who may be self-isolating or having difficulty paying their[Read More…]
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