President Vernard L. Alsberry: South Suburbs for Greenspace’s (SSG) purpose is to preserve the long-term health, prosperity, and quality of life of Southland residents by preserving greenspace, specifically the 127 acres of greenspace at the Calumet Country Club. Hazel Crest’s decision to annex the property owned by Diversified Partners is[Read More…]
Author: Letter to the editor
Letter: Charity thanks Flossmoor-area residents for holiday generosity
Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Flossmoor-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks to Jennifer Molski for initiating local Christmas tree recycling
Dear Editors, I dropped off my Christmas tree at Irons Oaks this week, adding it to a huge pile that probably numbered over 40 trees. That was on Jan. 4, so I’m sure there are dozens more to come. I thought of Jennifer Molski, the Flossmoor resident who started this[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Catalyst is Diversified Partners (free)
Though I have appreciated the Chronicle’s past coverage of the proposed destruction of greenspace at Calumet Country Club, I have been very troubled by the recent coverage that uses the property owner’s framing of both the development and the parties involved. Although context and fact-checking were sorely missing in Carole[Read More…]
Letter: District 153 officials thank voters for referendum approval (free)
Last week, the citizens of Homewood voted overwhelmingly in support of a referendum for Homewood School District 153. Our district has a proud tradition of providing a well-rounded education to nearly 2,000 students a year, with a strong emphasis on not only traditional academic areas such as math and Language[Read More…]
Letter: Flossmoor residents appreciate community forum but not protesters’ behavior
Dear Editor: We attended the October 29 community forum hosted by the Village of Flossmoor because we care deeply about our community, about police accountability and about working together to make Flossmoor safer for everyone. The community is very interested in learning more about how officers are trained,[Read More…]
Homewood mayor urges support for District 153 referendum
Outstanding schools, a winning park district, a great library and a well-run, welcoming village make the Homewood community the jewel of the South Suburbs. All are operating in a responsible manner, keeping in mind costs and the services they provide. The Homewood School District has made a decision to seek[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Schools support home values, let’s support them in November vote
I am writing to you about the article “After 30 years, District 153 asks for permanent funding rate increase” published online on Sept. 14, 2022. I applaud you naming the taxes that many residents believe help fund our wonderful schools as inaccurate assumptions. I, like many residents, thought that by[Read More…]
New postmaster greets community
Dear Editor, It is a great honor to serve Homewood as your new Postmaster. In my years with the United States Postal Service, I have seen firsthand the role the Postal Service plays connecting neighbors and our community to the nation. Our Post Offices serve as a lifeline for our small businesses to[Read More…]
Letter: Improve car technology to include cameras
George Floyd’s death was viewed for all the world to see because someone used a phone to video record his murder. Shootings on the expressways, car-jackings in the neighborhoods, hit-and-runs are everyday occurrences. Crime continues to rise. What can we do to help? We can request car companies and tech[Read More…]