The Homewood Village Board approved a liquor license request from Antoine Washington at its March 24 meeting. Washington purchased Cilantro Cocina Mexicana at 18755 Dixie Highway, and plans to open a 3B Burger-Bird-Brews House there by May. Washington purchased the property in February. 3B Burger-Bird-Brews House is a restaurant that[Read More…]
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Homewood board approves settlement in Wind Creek Casino property tax dispute
The Homewood Village Board approved a four-year settlement agreement related to a property tax valuation dispute involving Wind Creek Casino at the March 24 meeting. According to Napoleon Haney, Homewood village manager, the agreement resolves an appeal filed with the Cook County Board of Review over the property’s 2025 assessed[Read More…]
Homewood board approves agreement to relocate indoor markets to H-F Sports Complex
The Homewood Village Board approved an agreement at Tuesday’s meeting with the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District to relocate the village’s holiday and indoor farmers markets to the H-F Sports Complex for the 2026-2027 season. The agreement allows the village to use the facility at 18211 Aberdeen St. as the venue for[Read More…]
Two Homewood officers promoted at board meeting Tuesday
Following the promotion of Thomas Johnson to Homewood police chief, two officers were promoted to fill open positions. Detective James Strayer was promoted to police sergeant, and Sgt. Steven Brandenburger was promoted to deputy chief of police. Both took the oath of office at the March 24 village board meeting. [Read More…]
Homewood board holds public hearing for lead service line replacement funding
The Homewood Village Board held a public hearing for the lead service line replacement funding process on March 17. Village staff gave a presentation on the village’s loan application to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), which seeks funding for lead service line replacements. The IEPA mandates municipalities to replace[Read More…]
Homewood native’s artwork now on display at Village Hall
Artist Terrence Meehan, a Homewood native, created several digital art pieces inspired by popular events and places in the Village of Homewood. Meehan’s art is now displayed at the Village Hall. Some of the most notable pieces depict Homewood’s annual Holiday Lights and Drivin’ the Dixie events, and the Izaak[Read More…]
Homewood board approves special use permits for two fitness studios on 183rd Street
The Homewood Village Board approved special use permits at the March 10 meeting, allowing two fitness studios to open along 183rd Street in the village’s downtown transition zoning district. One permit allows Monique Gill of Hotworx fitness studio to operate at 2000 W. 183rd St., while the other permits a[Read More…]
Homewood board approves application for Halsted Street pedestrian safety grant
The Homewood Village Board on March 10 approved a resolution authorizing the village to apply for grant funding to support pedestrian safety improvements along the Halsted Street corridor. According to Terence Acquah, Homewood assistant village manager, the application will be submitted through the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways’[Read More…]
Homewood board awards $3.4 million contract for lead service line replacement project
The Homewood Village Board approved a $3.4 million contract at the March 10 meeting to begin the village’s decade-long lead service line replacement project. The contract was awarded to Five Star Energy Services LLC of Waukesha, Wisconsin, for an amount not to exceed $3,441,825 to cover the 2026 construction phase. [Read More…]
Revisions to transit-oriented development proposals presented to Homewood board
Three developers gave new insights into their proposals for two downtown Homewood transit-oriented development (TOD) projects at the March 10 Village Board meeting before trustees voted to pursue a deal with Holladay Properties. The three were given an opportunity to revise their initial plans after residents raised concerns about parking,[Read More…]
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