Gov. J.B. Pritzker faced a monumental hiring decision in 2019 when he sought an official to oversee the new recreational cannabis program — the so-called pot czar. Pritzker needed a public servant who could administer day-to-day details of the massive new initiative that involves seven state departments governing regulation, cultivation,[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
PSC Jazz Fest brings jazz greats together Feb. 21
Orbert Davis will again lead some of the finest jazz musicians in the area in the annual Prairie State College’s Jazz Festival. (Provided photos)
Brisk business at Windy City Cannabis as recreational cannabis law goes into effect
A crowd of at least 50 people waits in line about 2 1/2 hours before Windy City Cannabis in Homewood was scheduled to open to begin recreational cannabis sales on New Year’s Day. (Chronicle file photo)
Strategic planning challenges Homewood to think big, plan the details
In an exercise meant to stir their imaginations, officials and staff members of the Village of Homewood choose items from a table that represent their hopes for the village’s future. It was one aspect of a multi-part process to create the village’s future strategic plan. (Carole Sharwarko/H-F Chronicle)
ME releases cause of death for Jarad Higgins, AKA Juice Wrld
Jarad A. Higgins, known to many as the rapper Juice Wrld, died of from a toxic level of oxycodone and codeine in his body. In a press release Wednesday, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office provided the cause of Higgins' death, and stated it was accidental. Higgins, a[Read More…]
Chip Coldren works his way from drugs to justice
A nationally renowned expert on law enforcement, Coldren travels the country to work with members of the criminal justice community, performing research, evaluation and consultation to drive real change in departments.
Gunshot victim was involved in drug deal
A man shot in Homewood in late November was involved in a drug transaction with his assailant, police said in a press release Tuesday.
Flossmoor woman files to run for 40th District seat
Flossmoor resident Monica Gordon is looking tobecome the new Illinois senator for the 40th District,which includes Homewood, Flossmoor and a largeswath of suburban and exurban Chicago.
Cause of Juice Wrld’s death under investigation
In order to determine the cause of death for 21-year-old Jarad Anthony Higgins, AKA Juice Wrld, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has said further study is required.
Local AKA sorority chapter upholds legacy of service
Lambda Tao Omega members accompanied teens and others with LTO’s College Admissions Process (CAP) mentoring group to fulfill Angel Tree requests from PADS clients during the 2018 holiday season. (Provided Photo)