A public hearing over a rezoning for a controversial warehouse distribution center on the site of the former Calumet Country Club in Homewood had to be paused after three hours and will resume next week. Residents attended a planning and zoning commission meeting Thursday in person and via video conferencing,[Read More…]
Author: David P. Funk
Homewood approves video gaming for all bars and restaurants
To help cope with the struggles of doing business during a global pandemic, the village board approved an amendment to liquor licensing that allows all bars and restaurants in Homewood to operate video gaming machines. The move is aimed at boosting revenue for existing businesses and allowing for another income[Read More…]
Homewood, Hazel Crest mayors spar over development negotiations
The mayors of Homewood and Hazel Crest publicly criticized one another this week ahead of a Homewood planning and zoning commission meeting in which plans are expected to be advanced for a new warehouse distribution center on the property of the former Calumet Country Club. Homewood last month approved the[Read More…]
Homewood trustees approve traffic study of 183rd Street
Officials in Homewood are taking steps to make a contentious road safer for drivers and residents, approving a traffic study of 183rd Street at the Feb. 9 village board meeting. “This is something that is obviously needed,” Trustee Barbara Dawkins said. “It is addressing the concerns of a lot of[Read More…]
Citizen group aims to stop development at Calumet Country Club site
A group of citizens has formed South Suburbs for Greenspace over Concrete to argue against the proposed development of a distribution warehouse at the former Calumet Country Club in Homewood. SSGOC operates as a campaign of Illinois Southland Against Fossil Fuel Energy, which opposed a natural-gas power plant in Glenwood.[Read More…]
Homewood Board approves railroad agreement, street repairs
The Homewood village board approved an agreement with CSX railroad Tuesday, the latest move toward sourcing water from Hammond, Indiana. The contract allows Department of Public Works and contractors all necessary easements on railroad property to install a 30-inch water main that will connect the village to facilities in Chicago[Read More…]
Homewood board approves Calumet Country Club settlement
The Homewood village board approved several measures Tuesday as part of a settlement that will bring a controversial distribution warehouse to the property now occupied by Calumet Country Club.
H-F football coach Buzea leaving for Indiana job
Local legislators foresee more cooperation under new Speaker Welch
Representatives of Homewood and Flossmoor believe a new Speaker of the House in Springfield offers a chance for the General Assembly to move in a different direction. State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Hillside) was elected Wednesday to succeed Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) as speaker of the Illinois House. He’ll be the[Read More…]
Homewood board approves Class 8 incentives for two Halsted businesses
The Homewood village board approved property tax incentives for a pair of businesses this week. The Saucy Crab at 17620 S. Halsted St., formerly Roberto’s Clothing, was approved for a Class 8 Cook County property tax incentive. Owner Ji Yi Qui has renovated the property, which was vacant. The restaurant[Read More…]
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