Receiver seeks new contracts with downstream towns Harvey may seek a new water contract with Homewood and other downstream municipalities after a new report suggests the city isn’t profiting. Robert Handler, a court-appointed receiver tasked with overseeing Harvey’s water department, looked at the rates the downstream municipalities were paying for[Read More…]
Author: David P. Funk
Homewood approves incentive to pay for fire alarm
The Homewood village board this week approved a reimbursement for safety upgrades to a local property. The money will help pay for a fire alarm system for the a building between 18673 and 18681 Dixie Highway, owned by Vivek Pinto. The building contains Reflections Yoga Center and The Lilly Pad[Read More…]
Flossmoor native has passion for — and a role in — ‘The Chi’
Flossmoor residents may be seeing a familiar face on Showtime’s new hit program “The Chi.” Tai Davis, a Flossmoor native and Homewood-Flossmoor High School alum, plays Tracy on the show that portrays the south side of Chicago through the lives of several connected characters.
Potential sales tax for schools, library, parks approved in Homewood
The Homewood Village Board, at its Jan. 23 meeting, approved a 0.25 percent sales tax should the home rule referendum be approved by voters in March. The tax bump aims to help other taxing bodies in the village with limited abilities to increase revenue. The money would be distributed to[Read More…]
Land bank authority eyes redevelopment of three Homewood buildings
Homewood Village Board members approved an intergovernmental agreement with the South Suburban Land Bank Development Authority at their Jan. 23 meeting, setting in motion a process to redevelop three vacant properties. The board also approved variances for Freddy’s Frozen Custard, which plans to open a restaurant on Halsted Street later[Read More…]
Homewood resident, shooting victim learned from misfortune
Michael Case said he feels like tragedy opened a new chapter in his life. And turning that page gave him some perspective on social values.
Groups form to campaign for and against home rule referendum
It comes down to trust. Residents will vote in a March 20 referendum to decide whether or not Homewood should become a home rule community with additional powers, including the ability to increase taxes and fees and institute new ones and take on more debt than it currently can as[Read More…]
Mayor’s Arctic Dip will remember Hofeld’s fall, benefit humane society
In a tongue-in-check homage to Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld’s harrowing plunge into an icy Izaak Walton lake, the village will host the Mayor’s Arctic Dip to benefit the South Suburban Humane Society on Jan. 12.
Homewood man, wounded in Amtrak shooting, faces assailant
Michael Case is getting better. The Homewood resident and Amtrak conductor was shot in the abdomen by a passenger in May at a Naperville train station. Edward Klein of West Allis, Wisconsin, is charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, one count each of aggravated battery, one count of[Read More…]
Homewood recognizes two outstanding public works employees as they retire
Special recognition for outstanding service to the Village of Homewood was given to outgoing Public Works Department employees Dave Rubarth and Jim Tresouthick who retire on Dec. 31.