Businesses along the Halsted Street commercial corridor in Homewood began reopening Thursday after being closed for three-and-a-half days under a precautionary curfew. Homewood was spared the violence and looting that occurred in several south suburban communities. Police report there were several minor incidents during the curfew period.
Businesses along the Halsted Street commercial corridor in Homewood began reopening Thursday after being closed for three-and-a-half days under a precautionary curfew.
Homewood was spared the violence and looting that occurred in several south suburban communities. Police report there were several minor incidents during the curfew period.
- A window at Speedway, 18002 S. Halsted St., was broken shortly before 5 p.m. on Sunday. Cigarettes and a cash register were taken. The cash register was recovered nearby.
- Sometime Sunday or Monday a window was damaged at Suzie’s Hallmark, 18065 Harwood Ave.
- There was an attempted break-in of an ATM machine at 18460 Governors Highway (Cherry Creek Plaza) at about 11:30 p.m. on Monday.
There was a rumor posted on local social media pages that the Jewel-Osco store at 183rd Street and Kedzie Avenue had been damaged, but Homewood police said there were no reports of any incidents there, and shoppers reported the store was open and undamaged this week.
Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld credited the work of the village’s police, fire and public works departments for helping prevent violence and property damage.
“Compared to what happened in other areas, we’re OK,” he said. “Thankfully, we’re safe.”
Commuter rail service is gradually being restored.
Metra suspended service on the Electric Line on Monday and Tuesday as a safety precaution. On Wednesday, service was restored but on a modified Sunday schedule.
The modified schedule will be in effect through Sunday, according to Metra officials. Because of curfew restrictions in some communities across the region, the last inbound and outbound trains in the late evening will not operate. Check metrarail.com for updates.