65 calls: Traffic Stop (34), Burglar Alarm (7), Assist Fire Dept. (4), Unwanted Subject (1), Suspicious Subject (1), Escort (1), Solicitor Complaint (1), Request to Speak to Officer (2), Driving Complaint (2), Disabled Vehicle (1), Suspicious Auto (2), Traffic Accident with Damage (1), Parking Problem (2), Animal Complaint (1), Theft[Read More…]
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Homewood trustees approve medical cannabis zoning
The “gold rush” of medical cannabis sales in Illinois is expected to start next year, and village government is doing the groundwork that could enable a dispensary to operate in Homewood. An ordinance amending the village zoning ordinance to designate “medical cannabis cultivation centers and dispensing organizations as a special use[Read More…]
Homewood Veterans Committee sponsors picnic lunch, music for veterans
Homewood veterans were treated Saturday, June 14, to a picnic lunch at Marie Irwin Center, news about two veterans programs, music and a good old fashioned game, a cake walk. As Char Dyer, chairwoman of the Homewood Veterans Committee, observed, Saturday was a convergence of patriotic events. In addition to[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market changes, continues to grow
Local singer and guitarist Matt Bailey performs during a Homewood Farmers Market session last year. Market Manager Kate Duff said live music will again be featured each week at the market. (File photo) Homewood Farmers Market patrons wanted a winter market. They got it. They want better visibility for crafts and collectables. It’s[Read More…]
Beloved ash tree reborn as Little Free Library
Among the reasons Sarah Austin chose to live at the corner of Loomis Street and Olive Road in Homewood: She loves her bungalow, she loves the neighborhood and she loved the seven beautiful ash trees that shaded the property. Notice the past tense. All ash trees are gone, victims of[Read More…]
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