THE WEEK > Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 12, at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 12, in the cafeteria at James Hart School, 18220 Morgan St.[Read More…]
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Free PSA: Illinois EPA Issues an air quality alert for Friday
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday, June 1, that there would be an air quality alert for Friday, June 2, for people who are sensitive to elevated ozone levels. IEPA Director John J. Kim said residents should use caution when outdoors as air quality conditions are expected to be[Read More…]
The Weeks | May 28:
THE WEEK > Memorial Day in H-FHomewood VFW Post 8077 will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park, Olive Road and Harwood Avenue. The James Hart Band will perform, Homewood Police Department’s Color Guard Unit will participate and there will be a wreath-laying ceremony. Harwood will be closed[Read More…]
The Weeks | May 21: New Flossmoor drainage project, Stoney Point liquor license, D161 bus contract, Chronicle print edition safe
THE WEEK > Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 22, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The board’s finance committee will meet at 5 p.m. in the same location. Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 22,[Read More…]
The Weeks | April 2: Democracy to do, soggy Friday, another annexation possible
THE WEEK > Time to do some democracyEarly voting is open through April 3. Tuesday, April 4, is Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find Homewood and Flossmoor polling places here. Meet the Candidates. The Chronicle has compiled its most extensive election preview package ever, with 27 candidate-provided[Read More…]
Homewood trustee candidates tackle questions about independence, casino, economic development (videos, free)
Four of five candidates vying for seats on the Homewood Board of Trustees participated in a forum March 13 sponsored by the Homewood-Flossmoor Area League of Women Voters. Challenger and former trustee Anne Colton and incumbents Cherise “Cece” Belue, Jay Heiferman and Julie Willis fielded 13 questions from voters and[Read More…]
3 incumbents meet 1 newcomer in Flossmoor trustee candidate debate (free)
Infrastructure, business development and even seasonal decorations came to the table when candidates for Flossmoor Village Board met in a debate on Wednesday, March 15, at village hall. The H-F Area Chapter of the League of Women Voters hosted the debate for the four candidates vying for three seats, including[Read More…]
Meet the Candidates: Arlene Sugar Al-Amin, Flossmoor (free)
Age: 50Education: Attended Chicago Vocational School, Attended Alcorn State University, Illinois State University, Attended Pivot Point Academy (License in Cosmetology), Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid CounselorJob Role: Rich Township Clerk; Business Owner, Property Investor Family Background: I’ve lived in Flossmoor for over 18 years. My husband Rafi and I have raised our children here.[Read More…]
The Weeks | March 26: Walmart responds, egg hunt schedule, tunnel art saved
THE WEEK > Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 27, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive in Chicago Heights. Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, in the board room at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor[Read More…]
Meet the Candidates: George W. Lofton III, Flossmoor (free)
Age: 76Education: B.S., Architectural Engineering, SIU; Chicago Technical CollegeJob/role: Retired vice president, ComEdFamily: Wife, Felecia, and three daughters.Other elected positions: N/A Issues:Security, safety, home value, economic development. Goals:
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