Flossmoor kicked off its annual budget process with a note of optimism following a year that brought mostly positive news about the village’s fiscal well-being. That good news, however, was tempered by nagging concerns about the best way to make municipal ends meet when revenues are stagnant and the community’s[Read More…]
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Be Well 2020: The right moves make all the difference
Anyone who has injured a knee playing sports knows that physical therapy can get you back in the game. Anyone who suffers from arthritis knows that physical therapy (PT) can provide relief. Anyone who experiences neurological difficulties following a stroke knows physical therapy can help you re-learn motor functions. But did you[Read More…]
Homewood and Flossmoor schools close as COVID-19 spread continues
All three school districts in Homewood and Flossmoor will be closed until April 3 in compliance with state mandated school closings in an effort to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. Flossmoor District 161, Homewood District 153 and Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 each made announcements Friday to notify parents and students[Read More…]
Be Well 2020: Bariatric surgery can reduce dieting struggles and obesity
Editor’s note: This article is the fourth in a series of stories that originally were published in the Chronicle’s March 1 health and wellness supplement sponsored by Franciscan Health. When you’re dieting shows little or no long-term success, bariatric surgery can be the best next step, said Dr. Gerald Cahill,[Read More…]
State to provide unemployment benefits to workers impacted by coronavirus
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will take additional steps to support workers and families impacted by COVID-19, according to an announcement Wednesday, March 11, by Gov. JB Pritzker. The administration will file emergency rules this week to clarify that individuals unemployed due to COVID-19 can generally qualify for[Read More…]
See the candidates on Tuesday’s party ballots
Voters in Homewood and Flossmoor will go to the polls Tuesday to select their party’s candidates for office in the Nov. 3 general election. Voting is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Cook County. Several contested races will be decided on Tuesday, including the Democratic candidate for the[Read More…]
Homewood officials announce precautionary measures in response to COVID-19
Village of Homewood officials are closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and are implementing recommendations released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). While our immediate region has had no confirmed cases of the virus, Homewood is working hard to help ensure the[Read More…]
IHSA cancels winter tournaments due to COVID-19 concerns
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Thursday, March 12, that it has canceled its remaining winter State Series postseason tournaments, which include boys basketball, scholastic bowl, drama and group interpretation, music, debate and journalism, over concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We appreciate the patience and understanding that[Read More…]
State, Chicago issue new guidelines to minimize COVID-19 spread
Illinois and Chicago officials announced Thursday, March 12, lists of new guidance to residents to prevent further spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. These new precautionary measures were developed with large events and gatherings in mind, and will promote social distancing practices – a key recommendation to prevent community[Read More…]
Flossmoor officials announce precautionary measures in response to COVID-19
In response to an increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cook County and in the State of Illinois, the village of Flossmoor is implementing a series of precautionary actions. The village is implementing system-wide contingency planning should the spread of the virus impact the village’s workforce. All employees have[Read More…]
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