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Groups differ on outside influence of Homewood referendum

Home rule supporters in Homewood decried the “outside influences” they say affected the referendum proposal after village residents rejected it in the March 20 election. Groups lobbying residents to vote against the measure disagree.  The referendum failed with about seven in 10 voters casting ballots against home rule. A similar[Read More…]

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Supporters, opponents react to Homewood home rule vote

Supporters and opponents of home rule in Homewood disagreed on what the results of Tuesday’s referendum said about the village. Opponents said safeguards against potential abuse were not strong enough. Proponents noted the influence of outside groups in the campaign.

Home rule question will be decided Tuesday

The Homewood home rule vote is Tuesday. During the past five months, the issue has generated copious amounts of information and vigorous — sometimes contentious — debate. The village has published information about what home rule is and how village officials plan to use the authority if voters approve it.[Read More…]

‘Vote No’ home rule forum March 4

The Vote No Home Rule Homewood committee is organizing a 2 p.m. March 4 forum on home rule at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood.  Organizers say speakers will outline the negative impact of home rule. Addressing the audience will be Thomas Joseph, government affairs director for[Read More…]

Home rule forum Feb. 25 hosted by League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters Homewood-Flossmoor area is hosting an informational meeting from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, addressing the Village of Homewood’s home rule proposal. Homewood voters will consider the question in the March 20 election whether to approve home rule authority for the village. For[Read More…]

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