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.
Author: David P. Funk
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.
Police investigating ‘Pets on Parade’ vandalism in Homewood
Homewood police are investigating the possibly vandalization of several pet statues that were part of Homewood’s Pets on Parade public art project, a benefit for the South Suburban Humane Society.
Homewood amends regulations on alarm system strobe lights
The Homewood village board amended the local fire code at the July 11 meeting. Trustees approved a change prohibiting the manual override of strobe lights in buildings connected to alarm systems. It can makes things more confusing for emergency services if the lights are deactivated before police and fire arrive,[Read More…]
Homewood restricts locations of day care centers, approves new salon
Village board members Tuesday approved a zoning ordinance amendment limiting where day care centers can be located in Homewood. The new regulations bar or require special-use permits for child care centers in the downtown business area, a shopping center district in the far northeast portion of the village and a[Read More…]
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