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…]
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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…]
Residents discuss restoring LGBTQ+ Pride flags with Homewood officials
About a dozen community members gathered inside Homewood’s Village Hall on Saturday, May 9, to discuss why the village hasn’t flown LGBTQ+ Pride flags in June, Pride Month, since 2019. Homewood resident Quincy Crump gathered more than 380 signatures in a petition, requesting that the village fly Pride flags again this[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…]
Homewood general fund budget shows surplus, increased spending in 2027
Homewood staff presented a review at the March 24 village board meeting of the proposed fiscal year for May 1 to April 30, 2027, budget. The general fund budget reflects stable finances, rising personnel costs and a projected surplus, according to Finance Director Amy Zukowski. The general fund, which supports[Read More…]
Homewood proposes $14.1 million capital plan to address $106 million in infrastructure needs
The village of Homewood is planning approximately $14.1 million in capital spending for the 2026-2027 fiscal year as part of an effort to address about $106 million in long-term infrastructure and facility needs, Homewood Assistant Village Manager Terence Acquah said. Staff presented an overview of the village’s capital fund in[Read More…]


