Flossmoor library extends closure. Franciscan offers online COVID-19 assessment tool. South Suburban Humane Society provides update.
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Population count officially starts on Wednesday’s Census Day
How many people will be living in your house on April 1? No, it’s not meant to be a funny April Fool’s question. It’s an important date for all people living in the United States who need to be counted for an accurate 2020 census. It’s estimated to take just[Read More…]
Maple Tree Inn customer food orders adding up to donations for first responders
Franciscan Health needs more personal protective equipment for its healthcare workers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow. Maple Tree Inn owners Erich and Katie Wennberg responded, starting a fund this week for purchasing protective gloves. #giftthegloves
Preckwinkle announces relief package for county residents and businesses
In an effort to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced on Thursday an series of measures waiving various county fines, fees and deferring tax collections. “With businesses facing so many challenges and difficulties created by the coronavirus, waiving these fines and fees is[Read More…]
Police disperse crowds gathered despite social distancing order
Flossmoor police dispersed a group of teens who gathered at Homewood-Flossmoor High School Wednesday, according to Chief Tod Kamleiter. The size of the group exceeded Gov. JB Pritzker’s mandate that no more than 10 people gather in any one space, to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus. The students were playing[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: March 27
Safe fun is today’s theme. H-F residents are putting on a stuffed animal safari. Thomas Photographic is offering a communitywide photo shoot with appropriate physical distancing included. The Chronicle thanks everyone who has donated to the Reporter Supporter fund in recent days. We’ll keep the news flowing!
Village corrects statement: Homewood paramedics still on the job
Homewood paramedics who were exposed to the COVID-19 virus are still working, the village said in a statement released Wednesday. On Tuesday, the village sent a statement that incorrectly said the three paramedics were sent home and placed under self-quarantine. Wednesday’s statement clarified that mistake. “Under current CDC, Illinois Department[Read More…]
Flossmoor woman is ComEd’s first female overhead electrician overcame challenges
Savoya Taylor of Flossmoor demonstrates her ability to climb a utility pole. She is the first female overhead electrician specialist at ComEd. (Provided photo)
Opening day solidarity
Families across Homewood and Flossmoor are showing their team pride on what was to be baseball’s Opening Day. The COVID-19 pandemic has made gatherings strictly off limits, forcing Major League Baseball to cancel all activities for the foreseeable future. Baseball fans are hopeful a shortened season will still be possible.[Read More…]
SSFS continues services for those in domestic violence situations
Although Illinois has a “shelter in place” directive, South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) is still offering services to individuals and families who are in domestic violence situations. Kris Scott of SSFS said the bilingual 24-hour hotline is always open for those in crisis and in need of emergency shelter. The[Read More…]
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