An important election approaches. On April 6, voters in Homewood and Flossmoor will select candidates to serve on village, school, library and park district boards. To help voters make their decisions, the Chronicle invited candidates to tell the community about themselves and their goals and visions for the agency they[Read More…]
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As a teacher leaves the classroom, thanks for kindness that can’t be forgotten
Environmental racism is a problem across the country, but the Southland of Chicago is facing its devastating consequences. When zoomed in on the demographics of Cook County, according to the Statistical Atlas, it is clear that the majority of people of color live within the Chicago’s South and West sides[Read More…]
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Trustee Diane Williams takes the oath of office to serve the Village of Flossmoor. (Provided photo/Village of Flossmoor) After 16 years as an elected official for the Village of Flossmoor, Trustee Beverly Diane Williams will wrap up her final term this spring. Trustee Diane Williams (far left) at National Night[Read More…]
Paraprofessional Lakeisha Warren was special assistant to classroom teachers
For 19 years, Lakeisha Warren was a helping hand in Western Avenue School classrooms. Warren was a paraprofessional, the person called upon to give a student a one-to-one lesson that came with a smile and encouragement. She retired at the end of the school year.
Science teacher at James Hart takes retirement
After 13 years, Patricia Evans decided it was time to leave her classroom in Homewood District 153. “Science can be tough, and eighth grade science can be difficult,” she said, but high school students would come back and tell her thanks for all she taught them.
4 Southland elected officials commit to fight police violence and racism — as only black mothers can
Four elected representatives of the South Suburbs came together on Friday to pledge their commitment to addressing police violence and the institutional racism it springs from. The news conference at Unity Bridge in Matteson was convened by Donna Miller, Cook County commissioner for the 6th District, and included Sheila Chalmers-Currin,[Read More…]
Village officials say Tuesday protest march went well
Homewood and Flossmoor officials said the protest march on Tuesday that wound its way through the two villages was peaceful and resulted in no incidents of violence or property damage. The march began at Irwin Park in Homewood and traversed about five miles through Homewood and Flossmoor. Hundreds of people[Read More…]
Clark Carey retires after 33 years of fun and games
For 33 years, Clark Carey has been passing the ball – literally. He just retired as a physical education teacher at Willow School in Homewood where he helped students develop their motor skills, hand-eye coordination and fitness and exercise routines.
State announces community-based COVID-19 testing sites now open to all
The State of Illinois is opening its community-based testing sites to anyone to get tested for COVID-19, regardless of symptoms or other criteria. Testing remains crucial to the state’s efforts to prevent additional spread of the disease. No appointment, doctor referral or insurance is needed at state operated drive-thru sites[Read More…]
Homewood reopens Halsted, Metra resumes service as unrest subsides
Cars fill the parking lot at Home Depot on Halsted Street in Homewood on Thursday (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Businesses along the Halsted Street commercial corridor in Homewood began reopening Thursday after being closed for three-and-a-half days under a precautionary curfew. Homewood was spared the violence and looting that occurred in several south[Read More…]
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