Plans for a pair of marketing campaigns aimed at attracting businesses and residents to Homewood were unveiled at the village board meeting March 26. The village is asking people to “Think Homewood” and sending locally made baseball bats and faux trading cards to developers in two projects going public this[Read More…]
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Groups differ on outside influence of Homewood referendum
Home rule supporters in Homewood decried the “outside influences” they say affected the referendum proposal after village residents rejected it in the March 20 election. Groups lobbying residents to vote against the measure disagree. The referendum failed with about seven in 10 voters casting ballots against home rule. A similar[Read More…]
2 marketing plans will be presented at Homewood village board meeting
Village staff will make two marketing presentations at the Homewood board of trustees meeting Tuesday.
Supporters, opponents react to Homewood home rule vote
Supporters and opponents of home rule in Homewood disagreed on what the results of Tuesday’s referendum said about the village. Opponents said safeguards against potential abuse were not strong enough. Proponents noted the influence of outside groups in the campaign.
Homewood voters reject home rule; Flossmoor OKs sales tax hike
Home rule won’t be coming to Homewood. Voters overwhelmingly rejected the designation. Flossmoor voters, however, gave strong support to a one-cent sales tax.
County committee advances bill despite Southland objection
The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, March 14, approved an ordinance amendment that south suburban officials believe will have a devastating effect on the local economy. “It’s just very disappointing,” Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld said. The amendment requires any business receiving a Class 6b, Class 8 or[Read More…]
Chick-fil-A/Panera development plan on Homewood trustees’ agenda
The developer of the project that will add two restaurants at the intersection of Halsted and 175th streets in Homewood is asking village trustees to approve an amendment to the planned unit development at the site. The amendment is on the meeting agenda for Tuesday, March 13. It is required[Read More…]
South Suburbs fighting Cook County on proposed change to financial incentive
South suburban officials are raising their voices against a proposed change by Cook County to the Class 8 and other tax exemption that would force contractors to pay a prevailing wage on business work sites. They say this proposed change in construction contracts could sideline all new development in the[Read More…]
Homewood approves incentive to pay for fire alarm
The Homewood village board this week approved a reimbursement for safety upgrades to a local property. The money will help pay for a fire alarm system for the a building between 18673 and 18681 Dixie Highway, owned by Vivek Pinto. The building contains Reflections Yoga Center and The Lilly Pad[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider budget amendments, business incentive request
Three measures that were deferred at the previous meeting will be taken up at the Homewood board of trustees meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in village hall. The board will consider a business incentive fund request from Vivek Pinto for financial assistance with the cost of installing a fire alarm[Read More…]
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