The South Suburban Humane Society’s new adoption center in Homewood is still in need of donations after renovations have stalled. Construction at the new facility, being remodeled from the building that once housed the Homewood Animal Hospital at 2207 183rd St., has slowed because of issues with plumbing and[Read More…]
Author: David P. Funk
Homewood marketing to millennial home buyers
Homewood is asking millennial home buyers to “Think Homewood” in a marketing campaign that will begin again later this month. The campaign will center on a series of animated ads designed to look like puzzle pieces coming together over slogans exalting the benefits of moving to Homewood. The ads will be[Read More…]
Street resurfacing, storm sewer repairs approved in Homewood
Homewood approved its annual street resurfacing program at its March 12 board meeting. Streets to be improved this year include Francisco Avenue between 183rd Street and Willow Road; Pierce Court from Loomis Avenue into the cul de sac; Pine Road from Harwood Avenue to Ashland Avenue; Loomis Avenue from 183rd[Read More…]
Homewood’s mayor asks residents to contact Panera about store closing
Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld is asking residents to join in an email and letter-writing campaign to convince Panera Bread to keep two locations in town. Panera is soon to open a store at 175th and Halsted Streets, and has announced it will close the Cherry Creek store.
Homewood to hire part-time police officers
Homewood will hire part-time police officers after the village board approved the measure last month. In a memo, Police Chief Bill Alcott said the department currently has “reserve” officers. But those officers do not have arrest powers. The new part-time officers will have arrest powers for special assignments and on[Read More…]
Homewood approves stray shopping cart ordinance
Stores in Homewood must now pay to have stray shopping carts returned to their property after the village board approved an ordinance Feb. 26. The village’s building department has been trying to work with retailers “to gain better control over their shopping carts” found away from their properties. Homewood has[Read More…]
Humane Society clears hurdle in Homewood, aims for spring opening
The South Suburban Humane Society’s new adoption center in Homewood cleared a hurdle when the board approved a zoning ordinance at its February 26 meeting.
Rehab facility building new location in Homewood
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab expects to open a new location in Homewood later this year. Construction has already begun at 19260 S. Halsted Street. AbilityLab provides physical rehab for adults and children with complex conditions resulting in loss of function.
Homewood approves funding for emergency stormwater improvements
The Homewood village board approved emergency funding for improvements to failures in stormwater infrastructure improvements at its Feb. 12 meeting. Workers recently found two critical failures in the stormwater system, which public works officials said in village documents could result in “severe flooding” if not repaired.
Improvements made, tax incentive approved for Homewood property
The Homewood Village Board approved a Class 8 tax designation Tuesday for a Shell gas station and strip mall at the intersection of Ridge Road and Halsted Street after delaying the move last month. The incentive was on the agenda at the board’s Jan. 22 meeting. Trustee Jay Heiferman raised the[Read More…]
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