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…]
Author: Letter to the editor
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…]
Letter to the Editor: Preserve historic Calumet Country Club
I lived on Maple Road from 1938 until 1948. My grandfather and one or two Hazel Crest uncles were members of Calumet Country Club, or at least played there. My mother and I, as guests, played there with them occasionally. My father didn’t play golf, and I apparently inherited my[Read More…]
Letter: Proposed fulfillment center an insult to community
Having lived in Homewood for over 50 years, I have been thankful that competent persons have stepped up to serve our Village Board, School Boards, Park District, Library, and other such positions. There has been consistent quality of life because of their commitment, and the will of the residents. They have done[Read More…]
Letter: Neighbor opposes possible Leavitt Park update
This is reference to Leavitt Park article. My wife and I live in the neighborhood and find this to be a awful idea. We moved here because Flossmoor is a sleepy little town with great homes and history that doesn’t need change. The park is used for moms with young kids[Read More…]
Letter: End-of-life care requires conversations, planning
I had not given end-of-life care planning much thought until my grandmother was diagnosed with lung cancer. Following her diagnosis, we sat down as an extended family to discuss healthcare and end of life care options and decisions. It was quite eye opening to hear my grandparents, parents and siblings[Read More…]
Letter: Fulfillment center could ruin idyllic hometown
My name is Rachel Lewis. I grew up in Homewood and then spent many years living in the city of Chicago. Six years ago my husband, 1-year-old daughter and I were looking to make a move from the north side of the city but we weren’t sure where. We came[Read More…]
Letter: Country club redevelopment project an example of environmental racism
Environmental racism is a problem across the country, but the Southland of Chicago is facing its devastating consequences. When zoomed in on the demographics of Cook County, according to the Statistical Atlas, it is clear that the majority of people of color live within the Chicago’s South and West sides[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Kudos to Homewood Public Works crews
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I so appreciate our amazing Homewood Public Works team. Thank you for your commitment to keeping our streets clear and safe in these snowy times! Driving through many suburbs I get to experience the difference, and you are CHAMPIONS! Thank you for all you[Read More…]
