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…]
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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.
Governor issues disaster proclamation following winter storm
Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for all 102 Illinois counties in response to the dangerous winter storm that has blanketed the state with life threatening wind chills, power outages and accumulating snow. The extreme arctic temperatures adds additional stress on utility providers across the nation. As of 10:30[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Feb. 18
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: 4%[Read More…]
2/19/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
STORIES w/MAMA EDIE – Gather the family to Explore the Power of Story and Music with Mama Edie in a live virtual program from the Village of Flossmoor at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interact with musical instruments as Edith “Mama Edie” Armstrong discusses voting rights and social justice through storytelling and[Read More…]
Residents group, developer react to Alsberry statement
Arizona developer Walt Brown, Jr. said he still plans to work with Hazel Crest and Mayor Vernard Alsberry despite a social media video criticizing plans for a development at the site of the former Calumet Country Club. For the first time Tuesday, Alsberry said he does not support the planned[Read More…]
H-F seniors petition for prom, graduation this year
Representatives of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Class of 2021 want their last months of high school to feel “normal” with a prom and graduation. They petitioned the administration and school board for responses to four actions they say will have a direct impact on their last months at H-F. “We[Read More…]
Residents question developer at continued zoning meeting
For three hours Wednesday, opponents of a distribution warehouse plan peppered representatives of the Arizona developer with questions looking for satisfactory answers on the redevelopment of the former Calumet Country Club. Then, the Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission called it a night and set a third continuation date. The meeting[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Feb. 17
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: 4.1%[Read More…]
2/18/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP – Several $1,000 college scholarships are available for high school seniors, provided by General Federation of Women’s Clubs Illinois. Scholarships are open to students studying art, drama, music, vocational trades, or health and wellness at a university or college in Illinois. Apply by March 15 at www.gfwcillinois.org. HYDRANTS[Read More…]
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