The State of Illinois announced Thursday that face coverings are now required in all state facilities for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. The announcement came as data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show the majority of counties across Illinois are experiencing substantial or high COVID-19 transmission,[Read More…]
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7/29/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
CAREFUL OUT THERE – Hot and sunny weather continues today, with the heat index predicted to reach up to 95 degrees. HEAR ABOUT THE HALF – Learn more and ask questions about the Hidden Gem Half Marathon at a community meeting hosted by the event planning committee. The half marathon[Read More…]
Development agreement approved again, Triumph building demolition to begin
Group urges support for green goals in Homewood Zoning code
South Suburbs for Greenspace (SS4G) has set a greener Homewood as its goal. The group, formerly organized as South Suburbs for Greenspace Over Concrete, shared its concerns and ideas at a forum on Monday, July 26, in the LaVoute Bistro and Bar’s parking lot. SS4G listed its interest in the[Read More…]
As driver shortage eases, D161’s transportation woes lessen
Flossmoor School District 161’s fall transportation woes may not be as dire as originally anticipated. In June, Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella cautioned the board of education that transportation may end up being a “nightmare” because of a shortage of bus drivers poised to disrupt a return to normal routes. While transportation provider[Read More…]
7/28/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
JOB IN EDUCATION – Homewood School District 153 is hiring for a parent education coordinator for Willow School. The person in the position will work with teachers, administrators and parents to coordinate and advocate for family involvement to facilitate children’s learning. See the Careers page at the HSD153 website for[Read More…]
Homewood woman killed in confrontation with Dolton police
A 19-year-old Homewood woman died early Tuesday in a confrontation with Dolton police, according to a Chicago Sun-Times report. The woman was identified in the report as Alexis C. Wilson. According to the Sun-Times and other media reports, Wilson allegedly was armed and refused to exit her vehicle. When an officer[Read More…]
Women are upping their professional game through the game of poker
There are a lot of life lessons to be learned in the game of poker. Kenny Rogers sang of knowing when to hold ‘em or fold ‘em and when to walk away. Lady Gaga has sung of keeping men in the dark with poker face. But there’s a lot more[Read More…]
Illinois fully aligns with new CDC masking recommendations
State and national health agencies are recommending a partial return to mask-wearing, even for those who have received COVID-19 vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated guidelines on Tuesday recommending that everyone, including fully vaccinated individuals, wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas with substantial[Read More…]
Crash victim identified as Country Club Hills man
This story was updated at 9:43 p.m. July 27 with additional details. The 24-year-old man who died in an early morning weekend crash has been identified as Leland D. Jones Jr. of County Club Hills, according to a spokeswoman from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Around 5 a.m. on[Read More…]
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