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 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…]
The Chicago Knockouts moving from Homewood to Chicago
Corrections: The player originally identified by the pseudonym Marley Poe actually goes by Marley Quinn. Also, the organization has not yet purchased a building in Chicago but is working toward that goal. The Chicago Knockouts, a roller derby organization, has practiced and competed at the Homewood Auditorium for four years,[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…]
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