Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday, July 28, signed HB 2531 into law. The bill requires the Illinois Department of Transportation to start the prequalification process for entering public-private agreements established in the South Suburban Airport Act. If private sector proposals come through and the project moves forward, the cargo airport will be[Read More…]
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2 Miller policy resolutions approved at NACO conference
On Friday, July 21, members of the National Association of Counties voted to adopt two policy resolutions proposed by Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (6th District), who represents Homewood. Miller attended the 2023 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in Austin, Texas, which brings together nearly 2,000 elected and[Read More…]
Homewood enters into letter of intent with developer interested in building on village hall parking lot
Editor’s note: A number of residents attended the Homewood board meeting Tuesday to learn more about and question the project, and 10 of them made comments. More stories will follow to describe the questions and issues raised by residents.With the Hartford Building nearing completion in downtown Homewood, the developers of[Read More…]
7.28.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
IMPROV THROWDOWN — The Great Improv Throwdown will have South of Chi, 4th Wall Improv, Improductions LLC, and No Limit Laughs face off in an improv battle at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway. Tickets are $10 cash at the door. WHITE SOX HOST H-F DAY — Spend a day at the[Read More…]
Music lovers bask in Chamber Night performances
The third annual Chamber Night concert filled downtown Flossmoor with warmth — from sunshine, music and a feeling of community, according to organizers and guests alike. The Bel Canto Community Choir opened the concert, followed by a string quartet of Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra musicians. Mario Reeves and Renee Taylor Reeves[Read More…]
No charges filed against Flossmoor officers in Madeline Miller shooting
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) announced Thursday, July 27, that no criminal charges will be filed against two Flossmoor police officers who fired shots leading to the death of Madeline Miller on July 10, 2022. The office released two documents. A decision memorandum from State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office states:[Read More…]
Homewood renews contract with lobbyist
Homewood trustees approved a new contract with Maren Ronan Ltd for lobbying services at the July 11 board meeting. The village’s previous contract with the firm expired at the end of 2022, and Ronan had been providing month-to-month service since then, according to a memo from Homewood Village Manager Napoleon[Read More…]
Homewood accepts donation of Jim Wright’s fire chief car
The late Jim Wright’s family members posed for photos beside his red 1954 Ford “fire chief” car parked at Homewood village hall before the board of trustees meeting Tuesday, July 25. They were on hand for a resolution honoring their brother and to officially turn the old car over to the village.[Read More…]
County issues safety tips for pets during hot weather
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control on Thursday, July 27, urged pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during excessive summer heat. The temperature is expected to be in the mid-90s on Friday, with a heat index of up[Read More…]
Pritzker signs bill aimed at preventing homelessness
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed HB 2381 Wednesday, July 26, codifying the Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness, initially established by executive order in 2021. The bill codifies the interagency collaboration intended to move Illinois to “functional zero” homelessness by bolstering the safety net,[Read More…]
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