The Homewood Village Board got its first look at the proposed 500-seat Homewood Performing Arts Center. The renovation plan for the Homewood Auditorium was presented at the Oct. 28 board meeting by Mike Matthys, principal at Linden Group Architects, who displayed visuals of what the auditorium would look like after[Read More…]
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Homewood board accepts audit for 2024-2025 fiscal year
The Homewood Village Board approved the fiscal year audit for 2024-2025 at the Oct. 14 meeting. The village hired Lauterbach & Amen to complete the annual audit, Homewood Finance Director Amy Zukowski said. Based on the firm’s audit results, Homewood’s net position increased nearly 19%. About $2.5 million of unused[Read More…]
Homewood board approves Class 2 liquor license for Berkot’s as it prepares to take over Walt’s store
The Homewood Village Board approved the request for a Class 2 liquor license for Berkot’s Super Foods at the Oct. 14 meeting. Berkot’s is in the process of taking over Walt’s Food Centers store at 2345 183rd St. on Oct. 27, Homewood Finance Director Amy Zukowski said. The Lagestee family[Read More…]
Homewood board votes for police enforcement, signage over road diet on 183rd Street
The Homewood Village Board voted 5-1 Tuesday to move forward with increasing police enforcement and other measures on 183rd Street, hoping to deter speeding and make the street safer for residents. It was the latest action on the controversial plan to reduce 183rd Street traffic from its current four lanes[Read More…]
Chili Cook-Off returns at Fall Fest Oct. 11
Homewood’s annual Fall Fest will return on Saturday, Oct. 11, between Martin Avenue and Kroner Lane from noon to 9 p.m. Attendees can expect to enjoy food and plenty of delicious bites, starting with the Chili Cook-Off competition and tasting. Cook-Off hours at the fest will take place from 2-5[Read More…]
Homewood board approves amendment to redevelopment agreement with CIG for sewer repair
CIG 2020 Homewood LLC has entered into a redevelopment agreement (RDA) with the Village of Homewood in October 2024 for the construction of the new Mongolian BBQ restaurant located at 2018-2020 Ridge Road. The board approved an amendment at the Sept. 9 meeting to the RDA with CIG to include[Read More…]
Homewood replaces plants with native species around the village
The Village of Homewood has been changing its landscaping by replacing lots of plants with native species outside village buildings and parkways. According to Homewood Arborist Bryon Doerr, the goal is to create a new, more appealing look to attract people to Homewood. “Our landscape division has been in[Read More…]
Homewood and Flossmoor continue to work on recovering trees after 2024 tornado
On July 15, 2024, a tornado swept through Flossmoor and Homewood causing mass destruction among its trees. Even now, over a year later, recovery for the lost trees is still in progress. Indian Trails Park in Homewood’s Southgate neighborhood was hit the hardest with numerous trees uprooted. It took the park crew about[Read More…]
Homewood board approves Class 8 tax relief for Caton’s property on 183rd Street
The Homewood Village Board approved the Cook County Class 8 incentive for Caton Commercial Real Estate Group at the Sept. 9 meeting. Caton purchased the commercial strip center, Park West Plaza, at 3003-3025 183rd St., said Angela Mesaros, director of Economic and Community Development. The village had approved the redevelopment[Read More…]
Homewood board agrees to implement new 1% non-home rule local sales tax
At the Sept. 9 meeting, the Homewood Village Board agreed to implement the new 1% non-home rule local sales tax. The move will raise Homewood’s current 9% sales tax to 10%, and will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Information on the new sales tax was presented and discussed with[Read More…]
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