My name is Rachel Lewis. I grew up in Homewood and then spent many years living in the city of Chicago. Six years ago my husband, 1-year-old daughter and I were looking to make a move from the north side of the city but we weren’t sure where. We came[Read More…]
Tag: letter to the editor
Letter: Pandemic requires rethinking education
I fully agree with Weston Auburn of Flossmoor, whose recent letter presented a realistic and responsible risk assessment of a hasty return to in-person learning. In his letter, Mr. Auburn admirably implores the District 161 School Board “…to start seriously thinking about how they can improve the children’s remote learning.” Is this not the[Read More…]
Letter: District 161 board should focus on improving remote learning, not reopening schools
I recently read your informative article “Board members disagree over what criteria should prompt schools reopening” and was equally hopeful and concerned about some opinions expressed by the board. I commend Superintendent Smith, School Nurse Knawa and Board Secretary Blackman for being both concerned and knowledgable about the impact this[Read More…]
Letter: Kudos for community, Chronicle
Thanks and a big shout-out to the editors and staff of the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle newspaper. Not only do you guys provide us with the information and insight on important local news in our communities but the price is just right (LOL)! I look forward to receiving your newspaper and read[Read More…]
Letter: Visitor appreciates Homewood’s good vibe
I wanted to share something wonderful that happened recently in Homewood. It was a Thursday evening in late August. My dad and I were sitting on our front porch on Ridge Road. A gentleman walked past on the sidewalk and we waved and he waved – nothing new. A little[Read More…]
Letter: 183rd Street needs to be reconceived, redesigned
There is an immediacy to the public’s demand for a traffic light at 183rd Street and Center Avenue in response to the tragic crash on July 22 that must be addressed. As the H-F Chronicle reported, the Village of Homewood has begun that work. Helping drivers, walkers and cyclists negotiate this tricky[Read More…]
Letter: League of Women Voters urges use of vote by mail option
To help voters prepare for the upcoming Nov. 3 General Election, the League of Women Voters of Homewood-Flossmoor Area is encouraging all registered voters to request a vote by mail ballot. I fully agree with the words of our state League president, Allyson Haut, “We want all registered voters to[Read More…]
A poem to bring some comfort
March Each day the rules changed. It was hard to keep up. On Thursday I was embarrassed of Wednesday. On Sunday I was shameful of Saturday. Trivial tasks were suddenly of the greatest importance. |I vacuumed that kitchen floor with such purpose, and I had never gotten such satisfaction from[Read More…]
Letter: Crisis pregnancy centers mislead about health care capabilities
I take issue with the article in the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle titled, “Pregnancy care center opens in Flossmoor to provide pro-life options” specifically because AID for Women has a reputation of shaming women and telling them inaccurate information about their care. These places, commonly known as “crisis pregnancy centers” (CPCs) are[Read More…]
Racist incident provides teachable moment
Dear Tom Houlihan, I just reread your editorial “Viewpoint” in the May 1 issue of the HF Chronicle and was struck by the box reading HATE HAS NO HOME HERE. That conviction was not shared by the boys who posted pictures of themselves in blackface on a recent Saturday night.[Read More…]