Note: This story is the third in a three-part series featuring women leaders in Cook County government. It’s only been two short months since Monica Gordon began her tenure as Cook County clerk, but she’d been preparing for this position for years. With a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northern[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
Three Black women honor the legacies of family, colleagues
This Black History Month, the spotlight shines on three outstanding women representing the South Suburbs in Cook County positions. Donna Miller was first elected 6th District Cook County Commissioner in 2018 and won re-election in 2022. Monica Gordon first won election as 5th District Cook County Commissioner in 2022. The[Read More…]
Women Lead the Way: Commissioner Miller says county government touches everyone’s needs
Note: This story is the second in a three-part series featuring women leaders in Cook County government. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller makes traveling the 6th District part of her regular routine to keep the lines of communication open between local government and the county. “I sat down with each[Read More…]
District 153 will work to open communication with special ed parents
Homewood District 153 parents of special education students asked for better information and open lines of communication with administrators. Several parents made a point of offering their support for the staff. “I do know how hard you work,” one mom said. Still, the parent/district interaction needs a refresh. Superintendent Scott[Read More…]
Women Lead the Way: New county commissioner is ready to ‘get things done’
Note: This story is the first in a three-part series featuring women leaders in Cook County government.Kisha McCaskill attended her first Cook County Board meeting Jan. 16, and already she’s got her sights set on “ways we can bring things to the Southland.” McCaskill, of Harvey, became the newest member[Read More…]
H-F board gives green light to new graduation honors system
The District 233 board voted Jan. 21 to change the honors recognition program at Homewood- Flossmoor High School. The change, which also impacts the grading system, comes after nearly two years of study. Administrators argue that colleges and universities aren’t necessarily interested in ranking because each high school has its[Read More…]
Park board agrees to rotating purchases of new golf carts
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board agreed to the purchase of 19 new golf carts for Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor. At its Jan. 21 meeting, Tom Denklau, golf course manager, told commissioners a $65,050 agreement with Harris Golf Car Sales will cover 19 new carts. These would match the Yamaha[Read More…]
Day care worker charged with endangering the life of a child
Homewood police said a local day care worker has been charged with misdemeanor child endangerment for disciplinary measures she took on a 4-year-old child. The incident occurred on Monday, Jan. 13, at a daycare center in the 18700 block of Dixie Highway. Police said Anna Petrou, 58, of Homewood allegedly[Read More…]
Spectators are welcome Monday for curling competition
If you’ve ever thought about being on the ice enjoying a game that doesn’t require ice skates, curling is for you. See this Olympic sport up close and personal on Monday, Jan. 27, when a friendly competition between two teams happens at the H-F Ice Arena, 777 Kedzie Ave. Spectators[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly pledges honesty, integrity as she starts 7th term in Congress
A crowd of more than 200 supporters gave Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill, a standing ovation after she was sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives during a recreated ceremony in Matteson on Jan. 16. “The road to progress is long, but it will never be a dead[Read More…]
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