Heights Native Looks Back on Tuskegee, Al Capone and Bloom High School
Louis Melvin Irons has quite a story, and it starts right here in Chicago Heights.
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Photos of Bloom High School and early Chicago Heights from Chicago Heights: At the Crossroads of the Nation.
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Check out the second half of Louis Melvin Irons story to find out what he did after his disappointment at Tuskegee.
Ryan Fitzpatrick
6:44 am on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
This video is incredible! Great job, Mary and Chris.
Bruce Meyer
7:54 am on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Great video about a wonderful man! Lou was an outstanding high jumper as well, and was one of the pioneers who helped put Bloom Track on the map.
Christopher Paicely
8:06 am on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Hey Bruce,
Glad you enjoyed the video! We plan to publish the written component to this story tomorrow, going into more of the details of Louis' amazing life. Stay tuned!
Dennis L Bartolomei
9:13 am on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Thanks for the video. Looking forward to hearing more.
Dennis Bartolomei
Nancy Bawolek
9:41 am on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Great video, looking forward to tomorrow's stroy.
Arthur W. Wiggins Jr.
5:01 pm on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Chicago Heights is loaded with colorful history ( no pun intended). Our good out-weigh our bad.
Mary Compton
9:24 pm on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
I agree with you Arthur. Chicago Heights area has some of the greatest people you will ever meet. It was an honor to listen to Dr. Irons story. No matter what happens in Chicago Heights, most of the residents are proud to be here and work hard to keep it a great city. There are so many heroes stories that need to be told from Chicago Heights, so please contact Chris and keep them coming on Patch.com!