The Illinois state government announced in mid-march that under its Rebuild Illinois plan, it will be releasing grant money for local capital projects, especially projects related to infrastructure and transportation, and Homewood and Flossmoor are slated to receive portions of the $250 million installment.
Homewood is slated to receive $212,243.62. In another installment, Flossmoor is receiving $103,952.47. Neither village has determined the exact use for those funds, although public works officials have ideas.
“Once we get more specific information . . .