Metra Electric service resumed Monday after last week’s freight train derailment damaged commuter train infrastructure, causing a four-day suspension of service. Trains were running a modified schedule.
Author: David P. Funk
Tax incentive renewal delayed for Homewood property
The Homewood village board tabled the renewal of a tax incentive for a local business at its Jan. 22 meeting. A Class 8 tax designation for a Shell gas station and strip mall at the intersection of Ridge Road and Halsted Street stalled after Trustee Jay Heiferman said it was a chance for[Read More…]
Despite objections, parking variance approved for dentist
The Homewood village board approved a parking variance Tuesday for a new dental office on 183rd Street despite the objections of two nearby business owners. Basit Nisbeth purchased a vacant property at 2421 W. 183rd Street. The building he rented in Glenwood was set to be torn down. Homewood code requires[Read More…]
Homewood reaches parking agreement with St. Joseph church
Homewood village trustees approved an agreement Tuesday that will help alleviate potential future parking issues caused by changes soon to come around village hall. Public parking will now be allowed at St. Joseph church at 17949 Dixie Highway, across the street from the village complex, compensating for the anticipated loss of spaces[Read More…]
Humane society to renovate, open adoption center in Homewood
The South Suburban Humane Society is renovating the building which once held the Homewood Animal Hospital at 2207 183rd Street. It will be used for a new adoption center, the society’s CEO Emily Klehm announced at Tuesday’s Homewood village board meeting.
Homewood attorney: Cops’ testimony, compassion reflects well on village
Homewood Village Attorney Chris Cummings recently praised two police officers for testimony in Cook County Traffic Court this month who he said made a positive impact on the ruling in a fatal vehicle crash case. Sergeant Kelly Strayer and Officer Ephraim Dorsey testified at the Dec. 5 trial of a[Read More…]
Townhomes to be developed in Homewood village hall lot
The land near the corner of Chestnut Road and Harwood Avenue will be purchased by 107 Highwood Holdings for $355,000. The property, which is just over one acre in size, was consolidated from six different parcels in 2006 and identified by the village as a key redevelopment site. The proposed[Read More…]
Homewood tax levy increases 3.59 percent
The Homewood village board approved a 3.59 percent increase in the real estate tax levy over the previous year at its Dec. 11 meeting. The board also witnessed the swearing in of Patrick McAneny, the new assistant director of public works.
Homewood approves 2.63 acre sale of Walton Preserve to railroad
The Homewood Board of Trustees Tuesday unanimously approved the sale of a 2.63-acre parcel of the Izaak Walton Preserve to Waterloo Railway Company, a subsidiary of Canadian National Railway.
Homewood approves deal with foreclosure, vacant property database
Foreclosed and vacant properties in Homewood will now be part of an online registry. The village board passed an ordinance at its Nov. 13 meeting to work with Florida-based Prochamps. The firm works with towns to create a database of information that can be used to communicate with the[Read More…]
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