Officials came together for National Rail Safety Week in a ceremony Tuesday morning in Homewood between the tracks and Harwood Avenue. A sidewalk mural was unveiled, a proclamation made and contributions were recognized.
Author: David P. Funk
Land off Halsted in Homewood sold to developers, parcel donated to IDOT
Two new restaurants may be coming to land near the corner of 175th and Halsted Streets in Homewood. The village is selling land near the intersection to developers and donating space to the Illinois Department of Transportation following action by the Homewood Village Board Sept. 12.
Incentive for day care, public works projects approved in Homewood
The Homewood village board approved a business incentive Sept. 12 to help Stepping Stones Child Care make improvements to its building and parking lot.
Homewood opts for less computer technology on new fire engine
The Homewood Fire Department’s new engine will still be red. That’s what Fire Chief Bob Grabowski assured residents after he spoke to the village board before the purchase was approved by trustees at their meeting on Sept. 12.
Homewood honors retiring officer, promotes and hires police
The Homewood village board has passed a resolution honoring police Sgt. Dave Tobin on his retirement, promoted another office and hired a third to fill the void.
Homewood approves expansion of quarry blasting near Halsted
The Homewood village board has approved a special use permit for Hanson Material Service to expand its mining facility at the Thornton Quarry. Hanson listed the property at 17401 Halsted Street as vacant since a gas station on the site closed about 25 years. Homewood officials said Hanson intends to begin blasting[Read More…]
Humane Society fixes Pets on Parade art ‘injured’ by vandals
The South Suburban Humane Society fixes animals. It’s just what it does. So, it was just the natural reaction for the agency to do the same for the Pets on Parade artwork that was vandalized in Homewood last month.
Homewood, Hazel Crest ask judge for order requiring Harvey to fix water system
Homewood and Hazel Crest will ask a Cook County Circuit Court judge on Friday to direct Harvey to repair its water system. The request comes two weeks after Judge Kathleen Pantle’s July 19 ruling, which took control over water finances* away from Harvey’s municipal government. She is appointing a receiver[Read More…]
Homewood, Flossmoor working to ensure water service after Harvey ruling
Officials in Homewood and Flossmoor want residents to be assured that they’re working to maintain reliable and clean water for the villages, despite recent developments in Harvey. On July 19, Cook County Circuit Judge Kathleen Pantle removed control over water finances* from Harvey’s municipal government. Harvey buys Lake Michigan[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department has 3 new captains
The Homewood Fire Department has three new captains in its ranks. Chief Bob Grabowski promoted a trio of lieutenants to the captain. Chris Kieta and Bill Wright were sworn in at the July 11 village board meeting. Tim Cameron was sworn in later that week.