Homewood’s oldest resident died on Monday, June 1. Supercentenarian Mary Cantway, at 111, was the fourth oldest resident in the state at the time of her death. At her 111th birthday, held by friends at Balagio Ristorante in Homewood, Cantway demurred when asked about the reason for her longevity. But[Read More…]
Tag: Mayor Richard Hofeld
Homewood village board members take oaths of office with new trustee, clerk
Mayor Rich Hofeld took the oath of office at the Homewood village board meeting on May 13 after being elected eight consecutive times. Re-elected trustees Lauren Roman, Vivian Harris-Jones and Phillip Mason also took the oath office. Associate Cook County Circuit Court Judge Barbara Dawkins, a former trustee, administered the[Read More…]
Hofeld rescued after falling through nature preserve ice
Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld is recovering Monday after falling through some ice rescuing his dog Sunday. According to a village statement, Hofeld and and his wife were walking with their dogs in a nature preserve when one walked onto an iced-over lake. He went after the dog and attempted to[Read More…]
TALK’s award to Hofeld comes as surprise at board meeting
Members of the Theatre Arts Leadership Kouncil honored Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld on Nov. 22 for his support of the teen organization during its five-year history.


