The Homewood Village Board welcomed a new member of the police department during the May 26 meeting, when Officer Lorielle Brown took the oath of office surrounded by many friends and family members. According to Homewood Police Chief Thomas Johnson, Brown joins the Homewood Police Department as a certified police[Read More…]
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03.27.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Alert: Missing teen. The Homewood Police Department is attempting to locate Robert Jones, 15. He was last seen at his Homewood residence on March 24. He is 5-feet, 9-inches tall, weighs about 160 pounds and has a bit more hair now than pictured. Anyone with information about his whereabouts, call police[Read More…]
Two Homewood officers promoted at board meeting Tuesday
Following the promotion of Thomas Johnson to Homewood police chief, two officers were promoted to fill open positions. Detective James Strayer was promoted to police sergeant, and Sgt. Steven Brandenburger was promoted to deputy chief of police. Both took the oath of office at the March 24 village board meeting. [Read More…]
Homewood police conducted four traffic enforcement operations last fall
The Homewood Police Department participated in four traffic enforcement campaigns from October through December 2025 with support from an Illinois Department of Transportation Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant. As part of these campaigns, officers dedicated a total of 139.5 overtime hours to targeted traffic enforcement efforts, with a focus on[Read More…]
Commentary: Humor misfire leads to learning opportunity
Humor is risky business. Sometimes jokes launch laughter. Sometimes they land with a thud. Sometimes both. The Homewood Police Department tried a little humor on Friday, Dec. 19, with a brief video posted on social media that was intended to lighten the mood after recent immigration enforcement activity in the[Read More…]
2025 communications report shows a successful year for Homewood socials
Homewood Communications and Engagement Manager Antonia Steinmiller presented the communications report for 2025 to the village board at the Jan. 27 meeting. The goals of communication and engagement with residents are to inform, educate and entertain, Steinmiller said. The Homewood social media pages have gained significantly more traction and followers[Read More…]
12.18.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Community Menorah Lighting. Celebrate Hanukkah at 5 p.m. in front of Park Place in Flossmoor Park, Flossmoor Road and Braeburn Avenue. Local individuals or families will lead Hanukkah ceremonies. Churchill School Choir Concert. The choir, under the direction of Nicole Sawilchik, will perform a winter concert at 7 p.m. in the James[Read More…]
Homewood Police Department’s 2024 annual report shows rise in calls
The Homewood Police Department saw an increase in calls for service in 2024. According to the annual report, the department handled 21,449 calls for service, an increase from 19,509 in 2023. July was the busiest month with more than 2,000 calls. Midday and afternoon hours had the highest activity, with[Read More…]
Homewood clarifies police role if ICE conducts operations in village
At two recent village board meetings, Homewood residents have asked for clarification on how police will respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct operations in the village. In response, village officials posted a statement Tuesday, Nov. 4, summarizing state law and how it limits the role local police[Read More…]
Homewood Police Chief runs her first Hidden Gem
Homewood Police Chief Denise McGrath is not new to running marathons, yet she’d never run in the race closest to home until Sept. 6 when she ran her first Hidden Gem Half Marathon. Having many other races under her belt, McGrath did not have any specific expectation for this race.[Read More…]
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