Correction: This story originally stated the board had approved a water rate hike. The board expressed support for one option but will vote to officially set water ratees at a future meeting. The Chronicle apologies for the error. Homewood residents will see their water bills increase by about $3.36 per[Read More…]
Author: Summer Kiswani
Burns & McDonnell hired to manage lead line replacement bids
The Homewood Village Board approved a $90,000 contract on July 22 with engineering firm Burns & McDonnell to advance the next phase of its lead service line replacement project. The firm estimates the project could cost up to $70 million over the next decade. Terence Acquah, Homewood assistant village manager,[Read More…]
Residents ask for police help after drive-by shooting
Residents called for action from village officials during after a recent shooting on Olive Road sparked concerns. Homewood resident Amy Crump, speaking at the July 22 Homewood Village Board meeting, told trustees of her close encounter with the shooting. The shooting occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Monday, July 21,[Read More…]
Homewood board approves purchase of two snow plows
Today it’s summer weather, but the Homewood Department of Public Works is thinking ahead to snow plow duties in winter. The Homewood Village Board approved the purchase of two snow plow truck replacements at the July 22 meeting. Joshua Burman, Homewood director of public works, said the cost for both[Read More…]
Homewood backs Illinois Department of Transportation plan to replace traffic lights at Riegel and Holbrook
The Homewood Village Board gave its support for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) plan to improve the traffic signal at the intersection of Riegel Road at Holbrook Road at the July 22 meeting. Joshua Burman, Homewood director of public works, said that the intersection is part of the Intergovernmental[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center hosts annual Summer Fest for ninth anniversary
The Homewood Science Center’s Summer Fest fundraiser on July 17 also celebrated the center’s ninth anniversary. The nonprofit organization raised over $58,000 at the party at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor, exceeding its goal of $50,000. Guests enjoyed an evening that featured a variety of music and hands-on STEM (science,[Read More…]
Queen’s Lavish Scents celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting
Latoya Newman, owner of Queen’s Lavish Scents, celebrated the grand opening of her business in Homewood with a ribbon cutting on July 11. Her shop is located at 18019 Dixie Highway, Suite 1A. Newman was surrounded by friends and family as she cut the ribbon alongside Mayor Rich Hofeld and[Read More…]
Homewood Board approves redevelopment, purchase agreement for Park West Plaza property
The Homewood Village Board approved the redevelopment agreement and purchase agreement with PWP Homewood LLC (Caton Commercial Real Estate Group), for the village-owned property located at 3003-3025 183rd St. at the July 8 meeting. The property is located in the 183rd West Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. The village established[Read More…]
Homewood OKs auditorium lease change with Homewood Arts Council ahead of renovation
The Homewood Arts Council (HAC) is now on a month-to-month lease for use of the Homewood Auditorium due to the village preparing for renovations to take place at the auditorium in late fall or early winter of this year. The Homewood Village Board approved the new Lease Extension and Modification[Read More…]
New community book club, Books Without Borders, announced at Homewood board meeting
Jackie Riffice, longtime resident of the Homewood-Flossmoor area who recently retired from the Flossmoor Community Relations Commission, announced the upcoming community book club, Books Without Borders, at the Homewood Village Board meeting on July 8. Riffice said the club will meet every other month to discuss a selected book. The[Read More…]
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