In light of the abortion restriction laws being passed in a number of states, Flossmoor had opened a pregnancy care center with only pro-life options called Aid for Women. “Aid for Women is what Jimenez calls a life-affirming pregnancy center, one that does not perform abortions.” (HF Chronicle, 2019) This[Read More…]
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Why blackface carries the weight of history
PPE needed. In its COVID-19 update on Saturday, the village of Flossmoor provided information about how to donate personal protective equipment to healthcare workers. Serve Illinois is seeking potential donors of masks, gloves, gowns, eye protection, infection control kits, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and forehead thermometers. Donations for Flossmoor first responders can be[Read More…]
New arts organization’s gallery opens Thursday
The Homewood Arts Council is planning the Thursday grand opening of its art gallery at 2023 Ridge Road from 6 to 10 p.m. For local art lovers, it will be a prelude to Homewood’s Artisan Street Fair, which begins on Friday.
Commentary: Why blackface carries the weight of history
One common theme in the community reaction to the recent blackface incident — four Homewood-Flossmoor High School students who posted a video online of themselves in blackface — was that this is a teachable moment. It sure is. One thing I’m learning is why blackface is so offensive. Almost everyone[Read More…]
Column: Nuances of nationalism, illusion of diversity must be faced in H-F
I was still half-asleep, and fully-cursing the rising sun when national headlines of Homewood Flossmoor High School students in blackface came across my screen. I wish I could say that the news of suburban white boys painting their faces black left me anything more than disappointed. I wish I could[Read More…]
H-F Class of 2019 graduates
Take a look at a few of the more than 650 Homewood-Flossmoor High School students who graduated June 2.
Free breakfast, lunch program for H-F grade schools continues at Parker
The free breakfast and lunch program for students in Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161 will be extended through April 7 in response to Gov. J.B Pritzker’s stay-at-home order. District 161 announced the extension in a March 24 press release. Originally scheduled to run through April 3, the program came[Read More…]
Interested in change? 3 tips to channel passion into volunteering
Port Billups, left, director of environmental service for Methodist Hospitals, picking up hand sanitizer from Andrew Howell, middle, co-owner, and Ari Klafter, head distiller at Thornton Distilling Company on Tuesday, March 24. (Carrie Steinweg/H-F Chronicle) Although the world is experiencing something that has never happened in our lifetimes, we are[Read More…]
Letter: Reproductive Health Act seen as a challenge to beliefs on social justice and the value of life
Editor’s note: Senate Bill 25, also known as the Reproductive Health Act, passed the Illinois legislature June 1. This letter was submitted prior to the bill’s passage. As the State of Illinois legislature considers Senate Bill 25, which declares that abortion is a fundamental right, we are compelled to examine[Read More…]
Retiring teacher brought 5-day PE classes to D153
Marge Laskero was a new teacher who took the initiative to ask for a change. Her action has impacted Homewood students the past 33 years. She will retire from District 153 after 34 years.
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