Homewood officials announced on Monday afternoon that a business curfew implemented Sunday afternoon along the Halsted Street corridor will continue on Tuesday as a precaution. Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld said reports of unrest in the area prompted the move on Sunday.
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Homewood trustees authorize two new police officer positions to increase Halsted presence
Homewood trustees approved a budget amendment Tuesday, Aug. 23, that will enable the police department to add two patrol officer positions. Police Chief Bill Alcott said the request for new positions is in anticipation of greater demand on the department as a result of business expansion on Halsted Street.
