The benefits of the 2022 referendum supporting Homewood District 153 are a step closer to being available to support school improvements, staff needs and a rainy day fund.
The Illinois legislature approved a special bill Thursday, May 23, sponsored by Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, allowing the district to use $19.5 million as its fiscal year (FY) 2023 levy number. It now needs Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature.
Without this legislation, the district would be locked into…
