The railroad viewing platform near Harwood Avenue and Kroner Lane will receive some maintenance after Homewood trustees approved a budget amendment on Dec. 9. (Chronicle file photo)
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Homewood board approves contract for rail fan platform renovations

The Homewood Village Board has approved a contract to rehabilitate the village’s rail observation platform near the Metra station at the Jan. 27 meeting. 

According to Homewood Director of Public Works Joshua Burman, the work is expected to improve safety and enhance the surrounding downtown area.

The board approved a proposal from BEAR Construction Company of Rolling Meadows to complete renovations to the Homewood Rail Fan Platform along Harwood Avenue. The cost of the project…

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