Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle

The Weeks | March 15: More election previews, Keya sings, Homewood developer chosen, Flossmoor budget discussion, H-F spring sports previews, Homewood lead line public hearing, Elaine Egdorf profile. bit.ly/4sd2M5O

Expect a blend of neo-soul, jazz, gospel and R&B “and a little bit of hip hop” when Keya Trammel brings her voice to Freedom Hall on Saturday, March 28. bit.ly/4lAENeC

Immigration is a central question among the 10 candidates in the Democratic primary March 17 to fill the 2nd Congressional seat. bit.ly/4sk81Rl

Flossmoor officials say the village’s finances have taken a few hits in recent months — but leaders believe the community is still on solid footing. bit.ly/4savELZ

Growing up in the 1930s and ‘40s in Harvey, Elaine Wolf Egdorf didn’t love history, but she eventually found a mission: to make Homewood’s past visible, even as she helped shape its future.. bit.ly/3N9HcQB

Commentary | Another lesson: Seeing our own blind spots - HF Chronicle It’s always best to lead by example, and so I’m glad to be able to make an example of myself, with the help of a reader who called out my recent call-out. Last month, I urged the Village of Homewood and the Homewood Police Department to treat a social media[Read More...]

Every callout is a learning opportunity. bit.ly/4lodrYW

Stephanie Wiedeman is on the ballot for Democratic Party committeeperson in Thornton Township. bit.ly/3OYmeVo

2nd District candidates Yumeka Brown, Jesse Jackson Jr., Donna Miller and Willie Preston discuss two national issues they will face if elected: The impact of AI on the economy and workforce and the restoration of Congress as a co-equal branch of government. bit.ly/46J4TFZ

Meet five candidates running to represent the 6th District (including Homewood) on the Cook County Board. bit.ly/3MRqzJo

Check out candidate-provided profiles of Kiana Belcher and Kisha McCaskill, who are running for the 5th District seat (which represents Flossmoor) on the Cook County Board. bit.ly/4cEcidz

An overview of the three leading candidates in the race for Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat. bit.ly/4aUsVjM

Tristan Shaw presents native plant info at Izaak Walton Preserve general meeting; plant sale set for mid-May. bit.ly/40917Sx

The Homewood Village Board approved a temporary, month-to-month agreement allowing the Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby team to continue using the Homewood Auditorium as the village prepares for upcoming renovations at the Feb. 24 meeting.  bit.ly/4cigXS8

The Weeks | March 1: Dixie Highway viaduct project, H-F students vote, Evans scholar, formal dress giveaway, cookies and beer, tax break for Mediterranean restaurant, Homewood redevelopment project continues. bit.ly/4b0mtX8

Flossmoor's architectural gems are now easier to find and learn about after the village unveiled an interactive map of historic homes. bit.ly/3OJJ8j5

Where are the dads? They are pitching in at Flossmoor Hills School - HF Chronicle What started as a few fathers helping out at school has grown into a visible, energetic presence at Flossmoor Hills Elementary. Known as “Dad Force One,” the group officially launched in January 2025 with a simple goal: Increase the presence of positive male role models in the school community. “We[Read More...]

What started as a few fathers helping out at school has grown into a visible, energetic presence at Flossmoor Hills Elementary. Known as “Dad Force One,” the group's simple goal: Increase the presence of positive male role models in the school community. bit.ly/4sgZIFo

Not a drill: H-F students vote, serve as election judges in new county democracy project - HF Chronicle Principal Clinton Alexander was the first voter to cast a ballot at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Feb. 26, and he wasn’t the last. 

H-F High students ran the polling places and students and staff got an opportunity to vote Feb. 26 as a result of a new early voting project at 24 suburban high schools led by the Cook County Clerk's Office. bit.ly/4rTw60Y

Ted Williams III plays many roles in life. On Feb. 18 his ability to use all of his talents in his one-man signature work, “1619: The Journey of a People,” mesmerized the audience at the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at the Flossmoor Library.   bit.ly/4kWuJMr

Homewood has been lobbying for a fix to the Dixie Highway viaduct drainage system for more than 20 years, but the project is finally scheduled to start next month. bit.ly/4aUk2FK

Letter to editor: Homewood resident questions board decision on downtown redevelopment proposal, urges residents to speak out. bit.ly/4kPDUy6

Akayla Ross, a senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, was surprised to walk into a celebration in her honor Thursday, Feb. 19, where she was awarded a scholarship to Southern Illinois University valued at $108,000. bit.ly/3MYwX1l

The Weeks | Feb. 22: Heilicser retires, PADS moves, H-F college signings, 2 protest rallies, Flossmoor vehicle stickers, youth baseball registration. bit.ly/3MYBUXU

The friendship and the rivalry will continue. Myles Ellis and Joaquin Jordan both signed to play football at North Dakota State at H-F’s athletic signing event Feb. 18 in the school’s auditorium. bit.ly/4kNhQ7e

Local Black authors, comic creators, the co-owner of a Black-owned bookstore and Western Avenue Elementary students, parents and teachers attended a Black History Month Book Fair last week. bit.ly/46Kkvcc

The local Action for a Better Tomorrow chapter held a rally on Presidents Day to protest Trump administration policies and practices. bit.ly/4kKzUz6

Michael Nussbaum died on Feb. 13. He was a leader on the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board for 12 years. bit.ly/3MQYqBY

Civil Rights Movement icon and two-time presidential candidate Jesse Jackson Sr. died yesterday at age 84. Jackson Sr. came to Flossmoor in 2019 to help the community deal with a blackface incident. bit.ly/3ZE1Jzr

After more than four decades shaping emergency care in the South Suburbs, Dr. Bernie Heilicser stepped away from full-time emergency department shifts on Dec. 31. bit.ly/3MgjMZt

Big thanks to the 120 people who have taken the time to complete our reader feedback survey! We're hoping to get to 200 by Friday. Keep 'em coming. We want to know what you think about the Chronicle. bit.ly/4bDaxNd

H-F High students marched across campus Friday to protest federal immigration enforcement tactics. bit.ly/3ZIJ31o