Homewood trustees will consider an intergovernmental agreement at its Tuesday meeting that would enable the resurfacing of 175th Street. The agreement with the Cook County Department of Transportation would govern the project, which outlines resurfacing the street and repairing curbs and sidewalks from Ashland Avenue to the entrance to the[Read More…]
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Auto repair shop taking vacant Jiffy Lube 183rd Street location
A new car repair shop will move into a vacant building that once housed a Jiffy Lube after the Homewood village board approved a special use permit at its Oct. 9 meeting. Allied Advantage Group Transmissions and Repair will move into the location at 3349 183rd Street. The business will[Read More…]
Two Homewood employees honored for their service
Two long-time Homewood employees — Dave Ebert and Tom Gaskin — were recognized for their service to the village at the Sept. 25 Board of Trustees meeting. Two new Public Works Department employees were sworn in at the same meeting.
Homewood Fire Department will show off new truck, provide fun safety lessons at annual open house
Residents will have a chance to get a close-up look at Homewood’s brand new fire truck on Saturday during the annual Fire Department open house.The event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 17950 Dixie Highway will also include a crowd favorite, the live burn that demonstrates the importance and[Read More…]
Homewood Hobo Night will feature live music, s’mores and hobo stew
The Village of Homewood will host its annual Hobo Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Homewood Rail Park, Chestnut Road and Park Avenue.
Homewood approves tax break for new restaurant
The Homewood village board, at its Sept. 25 meeting, passed a resolution supporting a Class 8 tax incentive for a property at 1941 Ridge Road. The property is expected to be the location of a new restaurant. Trustee Lisa Purcell abstained from voting because she has an ownership interest in[Read More…]
Federal grant helps Homewood Fire Department update equipment, training
The Homewood Fire Department will be able to replace an aging ventilation system and beef up its training programs thanks to a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, announced the federal[Read More…]
Late fee approved for tax on restaurants in Homewood
Restaurant owners in Homewood will pay a $100 fine for being late with sending monthly tax payments to the village. At the Sept. 25 meeting, village board members approved the late fee on Homewood’s places for eating tax, a 2 percent tax approved in 2014. The tax was aimed at[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department to keep 1997 pumper, sell 2007 truck
The Homewood village board approved the sale of the fire department’s 11-year-old fire engine that has become too costly to repair. Instead, the department will keep a 21-year-old fire truck in reserve. The department purchased a new fire Pierce Enforcer fire engine this year. It was originally meant to replace[Read More…]
Prospective owner of Family Wine and Liquors applies for license
Homewood trustees approved a motion Tuesday that will help pave the way for a new owner at Family Wine & Liquors at 18707 Dixie Highway. Current owners Butch and Tony Giralimo appeared before trustees to explain the reasons for the sale.
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