The Village of Homewood announced the successful completion of its first-ever Unwrap Homewood holiday shopping promotion, an initiative designed to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally and support downtown and Southgate businesses during the holiday season. The promotion exceeded expectations, with 71 customers participating and spending a total of[Read More…]
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Homewood clarifies police role if ICE conducts operations in village
At two recent village board meetings, Homewood residents have asked for clarification on how police will respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct operations in the village. In response, village officials posted a statement Tuesday, Nov. 4, summarizing state law and how it limits the role local police[Read More…]
Homewood board approves water rate hike for 2026-27
Homewood water rates are going up. The Homewood board approved a water rate study at its Sept. 30 meeting and set new rates for 2026 and 2027. Finance Director Amy Zukowski said the rate hike is needed to cover a range of rising expenses, including equipment replacements, debt service, and[Read More…]
Homewood replaces plants with native species around the village
The Village of Homewood has been changing its landscaping by replacing lots of plants with native species outside village buildings and parkways. According to Homewood Arborist Bryon Doerr, the goal is to create a new, more appealing look to attract people to Homewood. “Our landscape division has been in[Read More…]
Commuters enjoy first look at newly rebuilt east side of Homewood station
A few commuters heading to the Metra platform from the west side entrance were surprised on Monday, Dec. 9, to see other riders coming toward them from the east side, which has been closed for 20 months to be rebuilt. “Is it open?” It was. The new east side entrance,[Read More…]
Homewood Finance Director Dennis Bubenik retires
At his last village board meeting before retiring as Homewood finance director, Dennis Bubenik was lauded by village officials for being a steady hand on the tiller during some occasionally turbulent times. At the May 9 meeting, Village Manager Napoleon Haney provided some context for Bubenik’s 23 years at the[Read More…]
Homewood mayor weighs in on Calumet Country Club annexation issue
This story is the fourth and last in a series. Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld sent a letter to Hazel Crest Mayor Vernard Alsberry on Tuesday, Feb. 14, urging him to reject a request to annex the land of the former Calumet Country Club into the village. He briefly recounted the[Read More…]
Homewood hires Tyler Hall as assistant village manager
The village of Homewood has hired Tyler Hall as assistant village manager. “I was attracted to the Assistant Village Manager position for the opportunity to serve Homewood’s diverse community, work alongside experienced Village leaders, and collaborate with community partners and residents,” Hall said. Hall will assist with managing the[Read More…]
Protests of Flossmoor police shooting spread to Homewood board meeting
Protesters condemning the July police shooting of Madeline Miller — normally seen at Flossmoor board meetings — spoke during the Homewood Village Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27. They called for Homewood elected officials to implement new programs they say are being disregarded in Flossmoor. While Flossmoor board members have[Read More…]
Public invited to open house on traffic diet test results; Homewood to seek grant for 183rd Street lane restructuring
Homewood trustees voted unanimously Tuesday, Sept. 13, to authorize an application for an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant that would help the village with costs of implementing a traffic diet plan on 183rd Street. At the meeting, Public Works Director John Schaefer announced that there will be two open[Read More…]
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