The Homewood village board approved a lease for a new storm sewer cleaner at its June 13 meeting. The village also approved funding to replace a portion of fencing along 183rd Street just west of the viaduct that was damaged in a traffic accident.
Author: David P. Funk
Mitchell’s Ice Cream may be closed for the summer
Mitchell’s Ice Cream and Candies may not be reopening this summer, David Milazzo of Bravo Foods confirmed Wednesday, but the door isn’t yet closed.
Homewood police hire village native, H-F graduate
It just became a little more difficult for criminals to outrun the Homewood police. Ephraim Dorsey, who ran middle distance for track teams at Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Eastern Illinois University, took the oath to become an officer at the June 13 village board meeting.
La Voute to ring in anniversary with ‘Voice’ singer
A Homewood restaurant will celebrate its second anniversary by hosting a performance by a teen singer who appeared on “The Voice.” Riley Elmore will perform at La Voute from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 17.
Homewood board approves permit for daycare center
The Homewood village board this week approved a special use permit for a daycare center and preschool at 3019 W. 183rd Street. Nurturing Minds Preschool Academy owner Tina Buntin plans to care for between 34 and 42 children between six weeks and 12 years old at the 3,300 square foot[Read More…]
Public hearing for Homewood bond issue on June 27
Homewood village government will consider selling up to $1.9 million in bonds to finance capital projects. A public hearing will be held June 27 at 7:30 p.m. Finance Director Dennis Bubenik said the state allows non-home rule municipalities like Homewood to issue general obligation bonds no larger than 0.5 percent[Read More…]
Homewood opts out of county minimum wage ordinance
The Homewood village board voted to buck the Cook County minimum wage hike at its May 23 meeting. In October, the Cook County Board approved a gradual minimum wage increase to $13 per hour by 2020. Further increases up to 2.5 percent based on the consumer price index would come[Read More…]
Online fund started for Homewood man following Amtrak shooting
Friends and family are asking for support for the medical bills of an Amtrak conductor and Homewood resident who was the victim of a May 15 shooting on the Naperville train platform. Michael Case, a Navy veteran, was shot in the torso, according to Naperville police. Police said Case was[Read More…]
Homewood residents to race dragon boats, plunge into Cal-Sag at festival
The second Annual Chicago Southland Dragon Boat Festival will offer the chance to compete or explore a unique sport to kick off the summer. omewood residents Matt White and Candace Irby will be racing for the second time.
Homewood accountant promoted to assistant finance director
The Homewood Village board approved a promotion within the finance department at its May 9 meeting. Amy Zukowski was sworn in as assistant finance director. She was also approved as the village’s agent for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
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