The Homewood Village Board approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement at the June 23 meeting with Teamsters Union Local No. 700, which represents village clerks. According to Terence Acquah, Homewood assistant village manager, the contract includes wage increases, expanded compensatory time and changes to employee benefits. The agreement replaces[Read More…]
Author: Summer Kiswani
Homewood board approves stop signs at Cedar Road and Howe Avenue
The Homewood Village Board approved the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Cedar Road and Howe Avenue at the June 9 meeting in an effort to improve traffic safety and address concerns raised by residents. According to Homewood Public Works Director Joshua Burman, the recommendation is to remove[Read More…]
Homewood board approves second extension for Tequila Raizes restaurant
A proposed Mexican restaurant got another extension with the village as the developer tries to finalize construction financing. The Homewood Village Board approved a second amendment to a redevelopment agreement for the proposed Tequila Raizes restaurant, 18134-18138 Dixie Highway, at the June 9 meeting, giving the developer additional time to[Read More…]
Homewood board supports police enforcement of illegal fireworks laws
Public reminder: Illinois law and two Homewood village ordinances prohibit the residential use of fireworks. As the July 4 holiday approaches, resident Kristine Condon addressed the Homewood Village Board on June 9 to repeat that reminder and express her concern about safety hazards from fireworks. Condon wanted to express thanks[Read More…]
Homewood board approves special use permit and variance for 7Brew drive-thru
The Homewood Village Board approved a special use permit and zoning variance at the June 9 meeting to allow a 7Brew drive-thru coffee shop at 17855 Halsted St. The project, proposed by Who Brew LLC, would replace the existing 4,800-square-foot building, the former site of a Boston Market restaurant, with[Read More…]
Homewood board approves purchase of Halsted Street office building
The Homewood Village Board approved the purchase of a three-story office building at 17924 Halsted St. during the June 9 meeting, authorizing village officials to move forward with the acquisition of the property from the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA). According to Homewood Village Manager Napoleon Haney, the CCLBA[Read More…]
Homewood to dispose of surplus auditorium property ahead of renovation
The Homewood Village Board passed an ordinance at the June 9 meeting to authorize the disposal of surplus property from the Homewood Auditorium, located at 2010 Chestnut Road, prior to upcoming renovations. After the board approved a $151,000 contract with Cosgrove Construction Inc. of Joliet in May to conduct the[Read More…]
Homewood swears in new police officer
The Homewood Village Board welcomed a new member of the police department during the May 26 meeting, when Officer Lorielle Brown took the oath of office surrounded by many friends and family members. According to Homewood Police Chief Thomas Johnson, Brown joins the Homewood Police Department as a certified police[Read More…]
Homewood board approves contract with Kluber Engineering for HVAC replacement
The Homewood Village Board approved a contract with Kluber Engineering at the May 26 meeting for the replacement of the current geothermal heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in the fire and police departments. Kluber representatives who attended the meeting told trustees that based on the firm’s evaluation, it[Read More…]
Homewood board approves North Halsted TIF District bond feasibility study
The Homewood Village Board approved a budget amendment and agreement at the May 26 meeting to evaluate the North Halsted Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District’s ability to support future bond issuances aimed at funding redevelopment projects. According to Homewood Assistant Village Manager Terence Acquah, TIF districts are economic development tools[Read More…]
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