As Steve Phillipos always says, “Do you believe in miracles?” Well, Deanne Recklaus, a single mom of six, wasn’t so sure — until Christmas Eve. On Dec. 24, Homewood Chevy Cares held its 10th annual car giveaway. Each year, the company selects one individual in need based on submitted stories[Read More…]
Author: Summer Kiswani
You Matter 2 celebrates its 10th anniversary
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the youth organization You Matter 2 founded by Destiny Watson. You Matter 2 is a youth leadership and empowerment program that works with middle and high school students. According to Watson, her organization has served over 2,000 students so far. Watson started her organization[Read More…]
Village board addresses 2024 tax levy and how it will affect property owners
Homewood set its 2024 real estate levy at $7,824,367, according to Director of Finance Amy Zukowski. The levy funding Homewood’s municipal operations, pension obligations and debt service was approved by the village board Dec. 10. This levy is a 13.62% increase compared to the year prior, which was $6,886,315. The[Read More…]
Water rate study looks for ways to fund lead line replacement
A water rate study was a main topic of discussion at the Homewood village board meeting on Dec. 10. Director of Finance Amy Zukowski said it was the first water rate study conducted for the village in 15 years. Zukowski said the water and sewer fund must be self-sufficient. With[Read More…]
Southgate TIF district expired and is officially terminated
The Homewood Village board officially terminated the 23-year-old Southgate tax increment financing (TIF) district at the Dec. 10 meeting. The TIF was established in 2000 and officially expired in December 2023. TIF districts are designated areas where a portion of the property taxes are used to fund projects to support[Read More…]
Homewood approves property sale for Mexican restaurant development
A redevelopment agreement between the Village of Homewood and Joaquin Anguiano, the owner of an upcoming Mexican restaurant, was approved at the Dec. 10 board meeting. The restaurant will be called Tequila Raizes, located at 18134-18138 Dixie Highway. The founders describe it as a family-friendly, festive Mexican restaurant serving breakfast,[Read More…]
Promotions for Homewood Fire Department became official at board meeting Nov. 26
Two oaths of office took place at the Homewood Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26, for the Homewood Fire Department. The positions of lieutenant and captain became available after the retirement of captain Tom Gaskin. Gaskin served the Homewood Fire Department for 26 years. Matt Moran and[Read More…]
Homewood approves bid for replacement of 183rd Street fence
The Homewood Village Board approved the bid award from K Brothers Fence of Mokena for the removal and replacement of the sidewalk railing near the 183rd Street viaduct on Tuesday, Nov. 26. When presented to the board on Sept. 10, the bid was originally rejected because it exceeding the budget,[Read More…]
Cat Habitat Inc. fundraiser on Saturday was a success
Many came out Saturday afternoon to support Cat Habitat Inc. and their ongoing mission to save cats. The fundraiser took place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Abundant Grace Church in Homewood. Attendees enjoyed a painting lesson by Chris Hnatusko-Janich, where they painted cardinals with a scenic winter background for[Read More…]
Homewood approves purchase of a network firewall upgrade
The Homewood Village Board approved a contract with Urban Communications to update its 14-year-old network firewall that will improve the communications systems at village hall, the fire and police departments, public works, the Brian Carey Training Center, and lawn and maintenance crews. The contract for $50,534 also includes three years[Read More…]
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