Flossmoor residents demanding a more complete explanation for the recent firing of Police Chief Jerel Jones spoke out again at the Community Relations Commission meeting Monday, March 25. The commission convened in the village hall board room because the turnout of 15 to 20 residents would have been a tight[Read More…]
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Page 2: Looking ahead after a decade of local news
June 9 will be the 10th anniversary of the Chronicle’s first published story. We figure this is a good time to think through the state of local news in H-F and see how to keep things going. We’ll be out in the community more than usual this year. We hope[Read More…]
3.29.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY — Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, will host a special event for grandparents and other caregiving adults from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES — A trip sponsored by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District from noon to 2 p.m. today to the Country Club Hills[Read More…]
D161 recognizes excellent teachers and staff
The District 161 Board congratulated teachers and staff who received recognition through the Illinois State Board of Education’s Teacher of the Year and Those Who Excel education awards program. Lesa Waishwell, a second-grade teacher from Western Avenue Elementary School, was recognized in the Classroom Teacher category. Social worker Gayle[Read More…]
Nora Zerante named to Marian Catholic’s leadership team
Nora Zerante will move from a teacher to assistant principal at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights for the 2024-25 school year. The 2011 graduate has been on staff the past eight years serving as an English teacher and English Department chairperson. She also coaches varsity softball. Zerante will[Read More…]
Tiffany Henyard on the ‘brainwashed’ decision to vote against mental health referendum
By Josh BootsmaLansing JournalOriginally published March 26, 2024 It was standing room only at the Thornton Township Board of Trustees Special Meeting Monday night, as trustees heard comments from the public, approved the agenda for the upcoming annual town hall meeting, voted on a settlement agreement, and heard thoughts from[Read More…]
3.27.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HIDDEN GEM REGISTRATION OPENS — Early bird rates for the Sept. 7 race in Flossmoor will be in effect from March 15 to May 15. Contact Tom Dobrez at [email protected] for more information. POOL PASSES ON SALE — Lions Club Pool passes are on sale. Early-bird rates are in effect until Tuesday, April 30. Click here to purchase.[Read More…]
3.26.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD BOARD — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Attend remotely here or dial 312-626-6799. ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Mayor Rich Hofeld will issue a proclamation naming May 11 as Migratory Bird Day in Homewood. The board will be asked to approve a resolution[Read More…]
Homewood Library’s 100th celebration tickets are on sale
The Homewood Public Library is celebrating 100 years of service to the community this year with a special anniversary party at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. The library was founded in 1924, so this party will have a Roaring ‘20s theme. Patrons are welcome to come in their ‘20s[Read More…]
The Weeks | March 24: Stuff to do on spring break, bike rides, frisbee, movies
THE WEEK > Meetings Thornton Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 25, in township hall, 333 E. 162nd St., South Holland. The regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, has been canceled. Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March[Read More…]
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