Dear Editor,Based on the article “Homewood domestic violence agency surprised by Ingalls contract termination,” posted on your website on Dec. 4, 2018, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital is ending its contract with the South Suburban Family Shelter in favor of a contract with the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago. This is[Read More…]
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St. Baldrick’s event provides opportunity to focus on beauty inside
Editor’s note: Joy Bunville submitted the following letter after participating in a St. Baldrick event at Park Junior High School on Saturday, April 21. The event was a fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises money to fight childhood cancers. Participants shave their heads to show solidarity with young[Read More…]
Mayor Paul Braun addressed the Flossmoor Hills/Highlands Civic Association
Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun attended the Feb. 20 meeting of the Flossmoor Hills/Highlands Civil Association to inform the neighbors about the sales tax referendum on the March 20 ballot. If approved, the tax would add 1 percent to the sale of all goods except groceries for home consumption and prescriptions[Read More…]
Letter: Justice remains elusive for Emmett Till
Editor, I appreciate the articles written in the June 1 (H-F Chronicle) issue, “Family helps bring stories to life at national museum” by Jade Greear, and “Black man’s history being included in American story” by Paul Thornton. The article written by Paul Thornton is one expressing the importance of[Read More…]
Election worker appreciates mayor’s thoughtfulness
It’s a welcome sight for election judges to see Mayor (Richard) Hofeld arrive at the polls every Election Day. This presidential election on Nov. 8 was no exception. Of course, we’re always glad to see our friendly mayor. But he gives us reason for more. Mayor Hofeld always personally greets[Read More…]