A brief update was presented to the Homewood Village Board regarding the transit-oriented development (TOD) proposals for 2066 Ridge Road and 2024 Chestnut Road at the Jan. 27 meeting. According to Homewood Economic and Community Development Director Angela Mesaros, since the last update that was presented to the board at[Read More…]
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Homewood board approves special use permit for Hertz rental site
The Homewood Village Board approved a special use permit that allows Hertz Corporation to operate a vehicle rental facility at 1149 175th St. at the Jan. 27 meeting. According to Homewood Economic and Community Development Director Angela Mesaros, the location is a 1,891-square-foot tenant space within the Homewood Business Center[Read More…]
2025 communications report shows a successful year for Homewood socials
Homewood Communications and Engagement Manager Antonia Steinmiller presented the communications report for 2025 to the village board at the Jan. 27 meeting. The goals of communication and engagement with residents are to inform, educate and entertain, Steinmiller said. The Homewood social media pages have gained significantly more traction and followers[Read More…]
Homewood board approves contract for rail fan platform renovations
The Homewood Village Board has approved a contract to rehabilitate the village’s rail observation platform near the Metra station at the Jan. 27 meeting. According to Homewood Director of Public Works Joshua Burman, the work is expected to improve safety and enhance the surrounding downtown area. The board approved a[Read More…]
New Homewood police chief Thomas Johnson sworn in
Following the retirement of Homewood police chief Denise McGrath on Jan. 9, Thomas Johnson was sworn in as the new chief of police at the Jan. 27 meeting. Johnson, former deputy chief of police of Homewood since February 2024, served for seven years at the Glenwood Police Department before joining[Read More…]
Board receives update on downtown transit-oriented development proposals
An update on the six proposals that were introduced for the downtown transit-oriented development (TOD) project in December was presented to the board at the Jan. 13 meeting. According to Homewood Economic and Community Development Director Angela Mesaros, the six proposals consisted of mixed-use or residential for either one or[Read More…]
Homewood board approves subdivision of Washington Park Plaza
The Homewood Village Board approved a final plat allowing the Washington Park Plaza shopping center on the west side of Halsted Street to be subdivided into nine individual lots at the Jan. 13 meeting. The property, located at 17748–17956 Halsted St., is owned by Washington Park Plaza LLC and includes[Read More…]
Homewood board approves amended Class 8 incentive for Harwood Avenue property
The Homewood Village Board approved an amended resolution for the Cook County Class 8 property tax incentive for a rehabilitated office building at 17911 Harwood Ave. at the Jan. 13 meeting. The request was submitted by property owner Beverly Spearman, who wanted a technical amendment to the incentive that was[Read More…]
Homewood Police Chief Denise McGrath retires after over 30 years of service
Homewood Chief of Police Denise McGrath closed the book Jan. 9 on a career that spanned more than 30 years. McGrath’s career began in the late 1980s when she started out as a dispatcher for the South Holland Police Department, then for Homewood. She then became a full-time police officer[Read More…]
Homewood board approves 2025 real estate tax levy with 3.4% increase
The Homewood Village Board held a Truth in Taxation hearing on Dec. 9, where the board approved three 2025 real estate tax ordinances with an increase of 3.4% over last year. According to Finance Director Amy Zukowski, the levy will be used to shape the fiscal year 2026-27 budget. There[Read More…]
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