A discussion addressing the harm of hateful ideologies in society took place at the Homewood Public Library Wednesday night. “Intersection of Hate” touched on anti-semitism and general racism, and how to combat them. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller sponsored the two-hour event on Jan. 22. Miller was joined by two[Read More…]
Author: Summer Kiswani
Homewood board approves MABAS expansion and ambulance donation
The Homewood Village Board approved the expansion of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) 24 master agreement on Jan. 14. MABAS has been around in Illinois since 1970 to allow mutual aid between villages when necessary for emergencies. The approval of this agreement will allow the villages of Matteson,[Read More…]
Homewood board approves purchase of $1.3 million fire truck
The Homewood Village Board agreed to a $1.3 million purchase of a new fire truck at the Jan. 14 board meeting. Fire Chief Bob Grabowski said the cost is double what the last fire engine cost in 2019. The new fire truck will be a Pierce Enforcer model, and will[Read More…]
You Matter 2 holds its fifth annual MLK day making lunches and blankets
Despite frozen temperatures on Monday morning, more than 100 people came to support You Matter 2 with its mission to provide lunches and blankets to those in need on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On Jan. 20, volunteers of all ages showed up with friends and family to Heather Hill[Read More…]
Sline retires from Homewood Police Department after 30 years of service
Craig S. Sline officially entered his retirement at the Homewood Village Board meeting on Jan. 14, where he was honored and congratulated. Sline served 30 years for the Homewood Police Department since joining on Jan. 9, 1995. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Governors State[Read More…]
Single mom of six wins Homewood Chevy Cares car giveaway
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…]
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…]