This rendering shows how the renovated HomewoodMetra station may look. (Provided photo)
Tag: Amtrak
Amtrak conductor thankful for Homewood’s ‘massive love’ after being shot
In May 2017 Amtrak conductor Michael Case was shot at a Naperville train station. A Homewood resident, Case was shot in the abdomen and has endured a months-long rehabilitation. He wrote to the H-F Chronicle to express his gratitude for the neighbors who are helping him recover.
Metra: New plan would address most Homewood train station problems
A plan to renovate and reshape the Homewood train station, unveiled at a public meeting Monday, was met with generally positive reviews from residents and village officials.
Metra to unveil Homewood station renovation plans at public meeting July 10
The process leading to a major renovation of Homewood’s train station is moving forward. Metra will hold an informational meeting in the Homewood village hall on Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m. to present plans for the renovation of the Homewood Metra and Amtrak stations. Proposed renovations include: reconstruction of[Read More…]
Homewood man shot at Naperville train station Tuesday
A 45-year-old Amtrak conductor from Homewood was shot by a passenger at the Naperville train station Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release from Naperville police. Police said they received the report of a gunshot victim on the train platform at 4:45 p.m. The conductor, who had been shot once[Read More…]