The Homewood Village Board approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement at the June 23 meeting with Teamsters Union Local No. 700, which represents village clerks. According to Terence Acquah, Homewood assistant village manager, the contract includes wage increases, expanded compensatory time and changes to employee benefits. The agreement replaces[Read More…]
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Homewood board approves stop signs at Cedar Road and Howe Avenue
The Homewood Village Board approved the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Cedar Road and Howe Avenue at the June 9 meeting in an effort to improve traffic safety and address concerns raised by residents. According to Homewood Public Works Director Joshua Burman, the recommendation is to remove[Read More…]
Homewood board approves second extension for Tequila Raizes restaurant
A proposed Mexican restaurant got another extension with the village as the developer tries to finalize construction financing. The Homewood Village Board approved a second amendment to a redevelopment agreement for the proposed Tequila Raizes restaurant, 18134-18138 Dixie Highway, at the June 9 meeting, giving the developer additional time to[Read More…]
Homewood board approves purchase of Halsted Street office building
The Homewood Village Board approved the purchase of a three-story office building at 17924 Halsted St. during the June 9 meeting, authorizing village officials to move forward with the acquisition of the property from the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA). According to Homewood Village Manager Napoleon Haney, the CCLBA[Read More…]
Homewood to dispose of surplus auditorium property ahead of renovation
The Homewood Village Board passed an ordinance at the June 9 meeting to authorize the disposal of surplus property from the Homewood Auditorium, located at 2010 Chestnut Road, prior to upcoming renovations. After the board approved a $151,000 contract with Cosgrove Construction Inc. of Joliet in May to conduct the[Read More…]
Homewood board approves contract with Kluber Engineering for HVAC replacement
The Homewood Village Board approved a contract with Kluber Engineering at the May 26 meeting for the replacement of the current geothermal heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in the fire and police departments. Kluber representatives who attended the meeting told trustees that based on the firm’s evaluation, it[Read More…]
Homewood board approves resolution limiting flagpoles to government flags
The Homewood Village board approved the resolution to display only government flags on the village’s flagpoles at the May 26 meeting. According to Homewood Village Manager Napoleon Haney, the policy was created after the village received multiple requests in recent years to fly various commemorative and celebratory flags on public[Read More…]
Homewood board approves redevelopment plans for Harwood TOD TIF District
The Homewood Village Board approved multiple ordinances at the May 12 meeting related to the Harwood Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, including redevelopment plans, district boundaries and parcel adjustments. The first ordinance approved at Tuesday’s meeting was for the removal of parcels. According to Noah Schumerth, Homewood[Read More…]
Homewood board approves Cosgrove Construction for auditorium upgrade
The Homewood Village Board approved a $151,000 contract with Cosgrove Construction Inc. of Joliet at the May 12 meeting for construction management services for improvements to the Homewood Auditorium, located at 2010 Chestnut Road. Cosgrove Construction, has worked on municipal and school projects, including renovations similar in scope to the[Read More…]
Homewood’s village-wide clean-up initiative to start this May
The Homewood Village Board heard a presentation by Elite Lighting and Outdoor Solutions services at the April 28 meeting about conducting a village-wide clean-up initiative this May and June, and April 2027. The purpose is to ensure cleanliness and appeal in the village, Homewood Director of Public Works Joshua Burman[Read More…]
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