The Flossmoor Public Art Commission is seeking artists and photographers to submit digital images of original artwork to be printed on outdoor flags. The printed flags will be on display on lampposts lining the streets of downtown Flossmoor throughout the summer and available for public auction culminating at Flossmoor Fest on[Read More…]
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Letter: Woman credits Planned Parenthood for helping with a difficult decision
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…]
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.
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.
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.
H-F board approves construction of fine arts wing
Work on a new Fine Arts wing at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will begin in July. At a special board meeting Sunday, June 2, the $13,987,495 contract was awarded to Cosgrove Construction of Joliet by unanimous vote. The board has sufficient funding for this project. If all goes according[Read More…]
Willow’s social worker Lynn Calhoun gave hugs, support to students
When the Lynn Calhoun decided four years ago that June 2019 would be her retirement date from District 153, she didn’t really give it much thought. Now that it’s here, she realizes leaving will be difficult.
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…]
100-plus vendors expected for Homewood’s Artisan Street Fair
The 2019 Homewood Artisan Street Fair is expanding its footprint and boasting more than 100 artists from around the Chicagoland area and the Midwest on June 7 and 8. The fair also features live music, a food court and food trucks and a maker-space tent packed with activities for all[Read More…]
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