Tim Martin and Nancy Gildart were officially sworn in May 15 as the newest members of the Homewood Public Library board of trustees. Martin won a six-year term, and Gildart will serve for two years. Current member Tom Nowak was also sworn in. He won a six-year term. You’ve reached subscriber-only[Read More…]
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Property tax relief request returns to Homewood trustees agenda
A request for Class 8 property tax relief will be back on the Homewood Board of Trustees agenda Tuesday after being deferred at the board’s previous meeting. The request for a Class 8 designation renewal by Zainab Inc., owner of the gas station and business strip at 17945 Halsted St. was[Read More…]
Homewood considers authorizing Queen of Hearts raffle for Glenwood Academy
A raffle that could potentially result in a seven-figure prize may be coming to Homewood. The Homewood village board is considering the village’s first Queen of Hearts raffle after a license request was made by Glenwood Academy. The raffle would be held at 5th Quarter and Pressroom Eatery at 18105 Dixie[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider street resurfacing agreement, new liquor license for convenience store
Homewood trustees will consider an intergovernmental agreement at its Tuesday meeting that would enable the resurfacing of 175th Street.The agreement with the Cook County Department of Transportation would govern the project, which outlines resurfacing the street and repairing curbs and sidewalks from Ashland Avenue to the entrance to the Menards[Read More…]
Auto repair shop taking vacant Jiffy Lube 183rd Street location
A new car repair shop will move into a vacant building that once housed a Jiffy Lube after the Homewood village board approved a special use permit at its Oct. 9 meeting.Allied Advantage Group Transmissions and Repair will move into the location at 3349 183rd Street. The business will be[Read More…]
Rabid Brewing seeks liquor license amendment
Homewood trustees will consider a liquor license request from Rabid Brewing and a number of purchases, including police and public works equipment.Rabid Brewing is asking for a license that would allow the establishment to serve alcohol outdoors. The request would require an ordinance amending the class 16 liquor license to[Read More…]
Homewood board welcomes new trustee
New Homewood Trustee Lauren Roman, left, receives congratulations from Village Clerk Marilyn Thomas after taking the oath of office at the board of trustees’ April 24 meeting. (Photos by Quincy Crump/H-F Chronicle) Homewood trustees welcomed the newest member of the board during the regular meeting Tuesday, April 24. Lauren Roman was[Read More…]
Colton resigns from board in Homewood
Homewood Trustee Anne Colton resigned her position with a letter to village officials Monday, April 9. In her letter to Mayor Richard Hofeld and fellow trustees, Colton said she’d signed a contract with PBS for distribution of a documentary she produced and is planning to focus more on her career. [Read More…]
Homewood to hold public hearing on village budget
The Homewood board of trustees will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, to allow residents to comment on the village’s 2018-19 budget.Finance Director Dennis Bubenik will present information about the $39.5 million budget. Because the village is on a two-year budget cycle, the 2018-19 budget mostly[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider budget amendments, business incentive request
Three measures that were deferred at the previous meeting will be taken up at the Homewood board of trustees meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in village hall.The board will consider a business incentive fund request from Vivek Pinto for financial assistance with the cost of installing a fire alarm system[Read More…]
