Homewood is getting some conditional economic relief to help cope with the costs of COVID-19. The village board approved an agreement Tuesday to accept $436,731.52. That’s Homewood’s share of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The county is the pass-through agency for the funds. It received[Read More…]
Author: David P. Funk
H-F grad Coupet having successful start in MCL
Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduate Isaiah Coupet is continuing his baseball carerr this summer, pitching for the Northwest Indiana Oilmen of the Midwest Collegiate League. (David P. Funk/H-F Chronicle)
Homewood plans to issue bonds for infrastructure, capital expenses
Money from a proposed bond issue will cover the cost of Homewood’s newest ambulance, delivered in February. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Water measures approved in Homewood
Homewood and Flossmoor moved closer to getting water through Chicago Heights instead of Harvey, as the village board in Homewood approved several measures Tuesday. A 25-year agreement between Chicago Heights and Homewood will begin after the village’s current contract with Harvey is up at the end of 2022. As part[Read More…]
Homewood residents look to village for solutions to dangerous intersection
A series of “slow down” signs are in lawns along the 1400 block of 183rd Street in Homewood on Saturday, July 25. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Tax incentive, parking amendment approved in Homewood
A tax incentive for INX International Ink in Homewood was approved by the village board Tuesday, July 14. INX operates a manufacturing facility at 1000 Maple Ave. It’s one of the largest producers of printer ink in North America. The Cook County Class 6B incentive aims to encourage the development[Read More…]
SSHS opens up, will try to ‘Empty the Shelters’
The South Surburban Humane Society is officially open again and raising funds for new projects. The Homewood Adoption Center and the main shelter in Chicago Heights are open for adoptions without appointment from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Second Chance Resale Shop at 23 Steger Road in Steger,[Read More…]
CN, Homewood debut new landscaping project
Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld cuts the ribbon officially recognizing a new greenspace along Harwood Avenue, created in partnership between CN Railway and the village. (David P. Funk/H-F Chronicle)
Ordinance clarifies sewer repair responsibilities in Homewood
An update to language in the Homewood village code will provide some clarity on who is responsible for sewer repairs from the street to a house or business. The village board approved a measure Tuesday aimed at making the ordinance more accurate. “The old language was mixed up with our[Read More…]
Mediterranean restaurant, property donation for HSC approved in Homewood
Two property transactions approved Tuesday by Homewood trustees will bring a new restaurant and an expansion of the Homewood Science Center to the downtown area.
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