Anticipating a state mandate to ban cell phones at schools, District 233 administrators are investigating how to prepare for the directive. Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants Illinois to join 35 other states that ban cell phones during the school day, with a few exceptions. The legislation was proposed in 2025 but[Read More…]
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Homewood Historical Society program March 11 to feature museum garden
The garden outside the Homewood Historical Society’s Dorband-Howe House Museum has always been a head-turner. The current garden has won accolades, including two consecutive community beautification awards. “Had such awards been made decades ago, there’s little doubt the garden as it appeared then would have been similarly recognized,” said society[Read More…]
Meet the Candidates 2026: Four 2nd District candidates discuss national issues: AI and the restoration of Congress
Four candidates for the 2nd District seat in Congress answered the Chronicle’s invitation to do one-on-one interviews: Yumeka Brown, Jesse Jackson Jr., Donna Miller and Willie Preston. The conversations focused mostly on 2nd District issues, including economic development, jobs, healthcare and affordability, but we also asked about two national issues[Read More…]
CNI: Illinois mayors call on Pritzker to rethink flat local government funding
Ben Szalinski, Capitol News IllinoisMarch 5, 2026 Article Summary This summary was written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. SPRINGFIELD – Local government leaders in Illinois are once again calling on state lawmakers to increase funding for their communities after Gov. JB Pritzker called for reducing[Read More…]
03.07.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Teen Formal Dress Essentials Giveaway. Teens in grades 7 through 12 who have a special occasion coming up (prom, graduation, school dance) and still need an outfit can seek the perfect fit from 1 to 4 p.m. in the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Gently-used dresses (long[Read More…]
Proposed FAA cap at O’Hare prompts Miller to urge progress on proposed South Suburban Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering imposing a cap on daily flights in and out of O’Hare Airport, and one county official is hoping to use that move as an opportunity to promote progress on the South Suburban Airport project. Fox 32 reported Wednesday, March 4, that airlines’ projection of more[Read More…]
03.06.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, March 6 Teen Formal Dress Essentials Giveaway. Teens in grades 7 through 12 who have a special occasion coming up (prom, graduation, school dance) and still need an outfit can seek the perfect fit from 4 to 7 p.m. in the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway.[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Kelly issues statement on removal of Kristi Noem as head of DHS
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois), who has led impeachment efforts against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced Thursday, March 5, that Noem would be leaving DHS. “Good riddance, Kristi Noem. “President Trump fired Kristi Noem because he knew Congress was going to[Read More…]
03.05.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Appearance Commission will meet at 6 p.m. at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here. ID 844 1118 8079, passcode 170845. Highlight: Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and[Read More…]
Meet the Candidates 2026: Three Democrats lead the field for U.S. Senate
When long-time U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin announced on April 23, 2025, that he would not run for re-election, three prominent Democratic officeholders leaped at the chance to succeed him. Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton announced her candidacy on April 24, 2025. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who represents the 2nd Congressional District,[Read More…]
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