The COVID-19 numbers, local, county and state for Monday, July 20.
Tag: pandemic
Coping with COVID: State offers new plan to prevent resurgence, county jail cited for containing virus
The state announces a new plan to respond to any sign of a resurgence of COVID-19 as case numbers make modest rise. Local case numbers rise, but there have been no additional deaths. A CDC study highlights the effective measures used by the sheriff’s department to contain an outbreak in[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: Local, state case numbers steady while elsewhere numbers continue spike
H-F and Illinois COVID-19 case numbers make modest increases. Two new laws plus additional funding aimed at helping hospitals. Secretary of state extends deadlines for drivers licenses and other document renewals.
District 161 board to meet Monday to consider school reopening plan
The Flossmoor School District 161 board is planning to meet Monday to consider a reopening plan for fall semester. The district recently conducted staff and parent surveys to gauge support for several options in the complex project of reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results were posted on the[Read More…]
Drive-in movie helps fill gap left by Independence Day event cancellations
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of Fourth of July festivities, including the Homewood parade and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Family Fun Fest, but the two agencies, in collaboration with the village of Flossmoor and Homewood-Flossmoor High School, filled the gap with the “Quarantine Cinema” drive-in movie.
District 153 survey shows parents want schools open, most favor hybrid approach
Parents of students in Homewood schools overwhelming want their children back in the classroom this fall, but they prefer a hybrid approach that will reduce class sizes and help the district manage pandemic safety measures. Nearly three quarters of the district’s families completed the survey.
South Suburban College COVID-19 testing tent to offer new 9 to 5 drive-thru hours
South Suburban College’s COVID-19 testing drive-thru is making some minor modifications, including relocated testing tents to the SSC Fitness Center’s east parking lot, and new hours beginning on Sunday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. HR Support has taken over the ongoing testing responsibilities from the National Guard[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: Illinois case numbers still good, national cases skyrocket
State law mandating hiring Illinoians for public works projects goes into effect. Cook County Circuit Court reopens, with restrictions. Local case numbers continue slow climb.
Coping with COVID: Phase 4 brings shutdown relief, caution
Illinois enters Phase 4, and it might take some time to get to the next phase. H-F Park District reopens playgrounds. Closest state testing site moves to South Holland. COVID-19 numbers remain good. Case numbers in other states are on the rise again.
Rabid Brewing adapts quirkily to rapidly changing times
Raiye Rosado and Tobias Cichon, owners of Rabid Brewing in Homewood. (Provided photo) Since mid-March, when the pandemic hit, businesses have had to close or adapt. At Rabid Brewing, they adapted. Owner Raiye Rosado said that she can’t think of one aspect of the business that hasn’t been affected and[Read More…]
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