At Homewood village hall on April 20, Events Manager Marla Youngblood, left, Communications & Engagement Specialist Antonia Steinmiller and Trustee Allisa Opyd work to fulfill orders for cicada T-shirts and totebags. The line of customers went from the board room, down the hall and out the door. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
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Homewood staff wins Silver Circle Award for Cicada Era campaign at 3CMA Conference

The Village of Homewood has been honored with a Silver Circle Award for its creative “Cicada Era: The Homewood Tour” campaign at the annual City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) conference, held Sept. 3–5 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Homewood earned recognition in the category of “Most Creative Activity With Least Dollars Spent,” distinguishing itself as the only south suburban village to be named a finalist. 

The village joined five other Illinois municipalities in contention for…

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