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Homewood trustees to consider budget, mark change of police department leadership
Homewood’s $22.5 million budget for 2021-22 is expected to end up with a $75,000 surplus if all goes according to plan. The village board meeting Tuesday will begin with a public hearing to present the budget and allow the Board of Trustees to hear any public input on it. In addition to[Read More…]
Teen injured in shooting Monday night
A 13-year-old was injured by gunfire late Monday in the 18800 block of Castle Road in Homewood, according to police. The teen was in a vehicle when the shots were fired and was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The incident occurred about 10:30 p.m. Police[Read More…]
Pink ribbon masks help HPD raise more than $9,000 for Cancer Support Center
Where everyone else saw an obstacle, Homewood police officer E.J. Dorsey saw an opportunity. His ingenuity and determination helped raise more than $9,000 for a local nonprofit organization. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
Homewood posts police policies online
The village of Homewood recently posted police department policies on its website, and officials said the move was part of a larger project to increase transparency and improve communication. “We all know our policies and procedures and how we do things and why we do things, but our community might not,” said[Read More…]
20-year HPD veteran promoted to sergeant
While being promoted to sergeant, Homewood police officer Curt Wiest takes the oath of office administered by Village Clerk Marilyn Thomas. (Provided photo) You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
Homewood approves liquor license, police cruiser purchase via conference call
With only Mayor Richard Hofeld and Village Manager Jim Marino in the room, the Homewood village board held a meeting March 24. Trustees and Village Clerk Marilyn Thomas attended via conference call through a speaker. The meeting was conducted via amended rules approved by Governor JB Pritzker because of the[Read More…]
Police investigate report of shots fired
Homewood police officers responded at about 11:20 a.m. on Friday to a report of shots fired near 187th Street and Center Avenue. Investigating officers found shell casings in the vicinity but did not locate anyone who might have been a victim or perpetrator. Both James Hart School and Churchill School[Read More…]
New signs remind drivers to stop — and save
The village of Homewood has a deal for motorists who travel through three intersections in town. Heed a sign and save money.Last week the village installed five signs that read, “Complete Stop FREE/Rolling Stop $164.00/Your Choice.” You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a[Read More…]
National Night Out is a party with a purpose
Homewood and Flossmoor police departments will host community gatherings from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, in conjunction with National Night Out, an annual nationwide observance intended to strengthen police-community relations. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log[Read More…]
