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…]
Author: Summer Kiswani
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…]
Homewood awards contract for lead service line replacement program
The Homewood Village Board, at the Dec. 9 meeting, awarded a construction contract To Trine Construction LLC for the village’s 2026 lead service line replacement project. This will be the first phase of a long-term project to remove lead water service lines throughout the community. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency[Read More…]
Homewood board approves incentive request for Copper Still Martini Lounge
The Homewood Village Board approved an economic development incentive agreement that provides financial assistance for the expansion of Copper Still Martini Lounge at the Dec. 9 meeting. The martini lounge located at 1961 Ridge Road, which has been in operation for over five years, plans to add a full-service restaurant[Read More…]
Homewood plans to reallocate nearly $400K for capital projects
The Homewood Village Board approved a budget amendment to reallocate $396,000 to cover costs for 2025-26 capital projects, several of which involve public safety support. At the Dec. 9 meeting, Homewood Finance Director Amy Zukowski told trustees the money became available after the village reassessed its 2025–26 capital budget[Read More…]
Homewood receives six proposals for property redevelopment of two locations
The village received six responses to their request for proposals for redevelopment of 2066 Ridge Road and 2024 Chestnut Road, which were presented to the Homewood Village Board at the Dec. 10 meeting. The window for proposal submissions was eight weeks, from Sept. 25 to Nov. 21. Proposals were open[Read More…]
Homewood considers 2025 tax levy options among rising pension costs
Homewood officials presented village trustees with 2025 property tax levy options to assist with pension funding requirements. As higher pension and insurance costs continue to put pressure on the General Fund, Homewood Village Manager Napoleon Haney, Finance Director Amy Zukowski and Assistant Finance Director Lindsay Cabay explained the background and[Read More…]
Homewood board approves two special-use permits for salon suites and fitness center
The Homewood Village Board approved two special-use permits at the Nov. 25 meeting that will allow a salon suite business on Martin Avenue and a new fitness center on Harwood Avenue to open in the downtown area. Trustees approved a request from 23-year-old Jaya Pittman, owner of House of Glam,[Read More…]
Homewood Police Department’s 2024 annual report shows rise in calls
The Homewood Police Department saw an increase in calls for service in 2024. According to the annual report, the department handled 21,449 calls for service, an increase from 19,509 in 2023. July was the busiest month with more than 2,000 calls. Midday and afternoon hours had the highest activity, with[Read More…]
Homewood officials hold first Hot Topics meeting on TIF districts
Village of Homewood officials held the first Hot Topics meeting, focusing on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts on Wednesday at the Irwin Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Hot Topics is intended to be a series of informal workshops to help residents better understand how village government works. Staff first[Read More…]
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