The last of the LED lights in Homewood are expected to be installed by the end of the year thanks to a grant from Commonwealth Edison that provided funds to purchase new bulbs. The village board, at its Nov. 14 meeting, approved the purchase of the last 145 LED lights[Read More…]
Author: David P. Funk
Homewood taking steps to address home rule concerns
Homewood officials this week distributed an informational packet in an attempt to address the concerns some residents have voiced about home rule. The village is exploring the possibility of placing a home rule referendum on the March 20, 2018, consolidated election ballot. A home rule municipality has more direct control[Read More…]
Homewood designer’s Rampage game hits Hollywood
Brian Colin was happy to be chased by monsters through the streets of Chicago this summer. The fictional scene is part of an upcoming movie based on the video game the Homewood resident designed for Bally/Midway in 1986. Gamers consider Rampage a classic.
Landscaping and tree work win honors for two Homewood Public Works employees
Two Homewood Public Works staffers, Bryon Doerr and Jim Tresouthick, recently were honored for their landscaping and forestry work in the village and the region.
Homewood buys storm sewer cleaner
Homewood village board members approved the $165,440 purchase of a new storm sewer cleaner at their Oct. 10 meeting. The village bought the 2017 model Vactor Ramjet truck-mounted sewer jet cleaner from Standard Equipment Company through the National Joint Powers Alliance, a joint governmental purchasing program that allows municipalities to[Read More…]
Changes made to public comments at Homewood meetings
New procedures for Homewood residents wishing to address their village board will apply after an ordinance was approved at the Oct. 10 meeting. Residents will be limited to three minutes for comments, which can be extended if the chair deems it necessary. Persons making comments must be “respectful and avoid[Read More…]
Marino presents home rule idea to Homewood board
Idea would be put to voters in March referendum Homewood officials Tuesday unveiled a plan to provide a revenue boost to local schools, parks and the library and cut through some red tape by becoming a home rule community. Home rule status in the village requires approval by local voters[Read More…]
Homewood rings in Railroad Safety Week, unveils mural
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.
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.
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