When Hazel Crest Village President Vernard Alsberry Jr. announced last week that the village board had decided to oppose the plan to redevelop Calumet Country Club into a distribution center, the statement changed the political dynamic surrounding the project. For the past 18 months, Hazel Crest declined to take a[Read More…]
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COVID-19 numbers: Feb. 21
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 3.9%[Read More…]
Voters Guide: Flossmoor School District 161
Misha Blackman, Flossmoor, age 49 Education: Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), in progress, University of Saint Francis; M.A. in Economics, Roosevelt University; B.S. in Economics/Business Administration, Roosevelt UniversityOccupation: Extensive experience in strategic planning, project execution, board participation and consulting; currently a doctoral candidateIncumbent? YesOther elected positions? N/AMost important issues: 1) [Read More…]
Obituary: Robert L. Beach | February 14, 2021
Robert L. Beach, former Homewood resident, passed away Sunday, February 14, suddenly and unexpectedly. Born April 17, 1957, Bob was the loving son of the late William & the late Marguerite Beach; father of Kara (David) Wall; grandfather of Evelyn Wall; brother of William (Nancy), Brian (Jess), and Barbara Beach;[Read More…]
Granddaughter’s non-profit efforts keeping Chicago Defender spirit alive
Myiti Sengstacke-Rice, a Governors State University doctoral student, is passionate about Chicago’s Black history. She grew up in a family of innovators who changed Chicago’s demographic landscape and the lives of millions of African Americans. Sengstacke-Rice, CEO of Chicago Defender Charities, is a living link to the Sengstacke family publishing dynasty, which[Read More…]
H-F grad joins Biden team at AmeriCorps
Sonali Nijhawan, a 2001 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has joined the Biden administration as director of AmeriCorps state and national initiatives. Sonali Nijhawan AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteering and service, is poised for extraordinary progress with calls for investment in national service programming at every level, amid growing[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Feb. 19
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 3.9%[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Kudos to Homewood Public Works crews
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I so appreciate our amazing Homewood Public Works team. Thank you for your commitment to keeping our streets clear and safe in these snowy times! Driving through many suburbs I get to experience the difference, and you are CHAMPIONS! Thank you for all you[Read More…]
Legislators react to Speaker Madigan’s retirement announcement
When long-time Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan announced he was retiring at the end of February, the Chronicle asked our local representatives for their reactions. The Chronicle has not received a response from state Rep. Thaddeus Jones. Rep. Will Davis “Mike Madigan has been a long-time public servant who[Read More…]
Homewood’s Police Chief William Alcott retires, Deputy Chief Denise McGrath promoted to chief
Homewood announced Thursday that Police Chief William Alcott will retire effective Feb. 26. Deputy Chief Denise McGrath will be promoted to chief on that date.
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