Charges were filed Friday against the 21-year-old driver of a Porsche that was involved in an accident that resulted in the death of an Indiana man last summer, according to a Homewood Police statement. Lindsey Anderson, of Homewood, was charged with aggravated DUI involving death, reckless homicide, aggravated unlawful use[Read More…]
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Homewood attracting restaurants despite pandemic
In spite of the ongoing pandemic, Homewood diners will have four new choices available in the coming months, including 1) the Saucy Crab at 17620 Halsted St., 2) EmpanadUs at 1941 Ridge Road, 3) Don Goyo at 17536 Dixie Highway, and 4) Pita at 18155 Dixie Highway. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Homewood approves second round of liquor license fee relief
Another round of liquor license fee relief was approved by the Homewood village board at it’s Dec. 8 meeting. It’s one of several small measures the village has made to help local businesses during the COVID-19 economic slowdown. Liquor license fees for bars and restaurants prohibited from serving customers indoors[Read More…]
Homewood again suspends its tax collection on restaurants, bars
The Homewood village board approved a second round of relief for local bars and restaurants affected by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive order restricting on-site eating. The village will not ask businesses to pay the “places for eating tax” for November, December or January. Homewood approved a similar measure in the[Read More…]
Writing Blackhawks book therapeutic for Homewood resident Zawaski
Triumph Building demolition moved to the spring
Homewood takes final step authorizing move toward Hammond water
Construction will begin soon on a new main that will deliver water from Hammond, Indiana, to Homewood and Flossmoor. The Homewood village board approved the project at its Nov. 10 meeting. Village officials reviewed the costs with engineering firm Burns and McDonnell in two meetings in September and October, cutting[Read More…]
Local officials, casino developer remain confident despite ruling delay
Government officials and Wind Creek Hospitality remain confident in their casino application despite the Illinois Gaming Board delaying a licensing decision at its meeting last week. “We and Wind Creek still believe we are in a good position to get the license because we have the best location by far.[Read More…]
Outdoor food and liquor service extended in Homewood
Restaurants in Homewood will be allowed to serve food and liquor outdoors through the spring after the village board approved an extension Tuesday. The original ordinance was passed in May and was set to expire on Nov. 1. The extension was the only change approved by the board. Some restaurants have been[Read More…]
Homewood expects 4.8 percent property tax hike
Homewood expects to raise real estate taxes by 4.8 percent, Finance Director Dennis Bubenik explained to the village board Tuesday, Oct. 27. The total 2020 property tax levy for village operations, pension obligations and debt service would increase 5.4 percent to $6,737,322. The village is one of several bodies, including[Read More…]
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