Skyrocketing food costs mixed with confined kitchen space is igniting in-depth conversations for Flossmoor School District 161 board members. Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella told the board at its Jan. 23 meeting that the cost of pre-plated meals for elementary school students has “increased dramatically,” and soon could exceed the reimbursement[Read More…]
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2.23.23 | What You Need to Know Today
BLACK STEM PROFESSIONALS PANEL – Experience the Black History Month STEM Professionals Panel from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Thursday at H-F High School in the South Building Viking Room. Co-sponsored by the Village of Flossmoor, the event features panelists representing careers such as software engineering, construction, medicine and pharmacy. IT’S[Read More…]
Activists, Hazel Crest officials spar during board meeting (video)
This story is the third in a series. Several members of an activist group opposed to the industrial redevelopment of Calumet Country Club were ejected from the Hazel Crest board meeting on Feb. 14 after they disrupted the proceedings in protest over an agenda change. Five members of South Suburbs[Read More…]
District 153 sets kindergarten orientation
Homewood District 153 is looking for its future kindergarten students who will attend Willow School for its kindergarten orientation program March 15. The session from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Willow School, 1804 Willow Rd., will offer information about the kindergarten program and offers a chance to meet the kindergarten[Read More…]
2.21.23 | What You Need to Know Today
FREE BATON TWIRLING CLASS – You Matter 2 is partnering with Classy Ladies of Excellence to offer a free six-week Intro to Baton Twirling class for girls in sixth to 12th grades. The program consists of workshops and a showcase at FCC Community House. Registration is open through March 3[Read More…]
Viking Choir get superior ranking in choir contest
The Homewood-Flossmoor Viking Choir received a superior ranking, the highest honor possible, at the Joliet Choir Contest on Feb. 11. H-F choir director Steve Sifner said it was the first time the Vikings had competed in the event, now in its sixth year. Judges listened to 12 choirs representing eight[Read More…]
Hazel Crest residents oppose country club redevelopment, express frustration with village officials
This story is the second in a series. A number of Hazel Crest residents spoke during the public comment section of the Hazel Crest village board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14, shortly after the board voted to annex Calumet Country Club into Hazel Crest. No one spoke in favor of annexation[Read More…]
League of Women Voters schedules candidate forums
The Homewood-Flossmoor League of Women Voters has scheduled forums to give voters a chance to hear from the candidates running for village trustee and school board positions. Wednesday, March 1: Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 board, 7 p.m., H-F Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Voters will select three board members from six[Read More…]
2.20.23 | What You Need to Know Today
CANDIDATE QUESTIONS – The Chronicle is planning another Meet the Candidates video series like we did in 2021. We’re going to be interviewing candidates for Homewood and Flossmoor village boards and District 161 and District 233 boards of education. What questions do you have for candidates in those races? Send your[Read More…]
The Weeks | Feb. 19: Developer scolds Chronicle editor (and that’s OK)
DEMOCRACY WATCH A couple days after the Hazel Crest board voted to annex Calumet Country Club, I emailed the owner of the golf course, Walt Brown, and asked if he would like to comment on the board’s decision. Here’s his first reply, verbatim: “Eric, your to dishonest and one sided[Read More…]
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