Village board approves Harvey water system inspection project

By Eric Crump on October 14, 2014 - 12:00am

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Last farmers market of the season to include prescription drug drop-off

By Eric Crump on October 9, 2014 - 12:00am

Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. To 1 p.m. Will be the last chance this year for Homewood Farmers Market patrons to enjoy the weekly music, conversations, fresh produce, and crafts, according to a Village of Homewood news release.

The market is located in the parking lot west of Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road.

Homewood Hall of Fame induction luncheon Oct. 26 | Registration deadline Oct. 10

By Eric W Crump on October 8, 2014 - 12:00am

The deadline to make reservations to attend the 2014 Homewood Hall of Fame induction ceremony and luncheon is Friday, Oct. 10.

The event was announced at the Village Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9, by Homewood Heritage Committee Chairwoman Elaine Egdorf. A reception will begin at noon at Calumet Country Club, followed by luncheon and induction ceremony at 1 p.m. The cost is $45.

To make a reservation or for more information, call 708-206-3393.

Ruling in Harvey water suit less than Homewood officials hoped for

By Eric Crump on September 23, 2014 - 1:00am

The Village of Homewood and other south suburban municipalities did not receive the court ruling they hoped for in a continuing legal battle with the City of Harvey, according to village officials.

Homewood and other suburbs that buy water from Harvey have joined the City of Chicago in requesting a third party be appointed to handle Harvey's water revenues.

Crows beware: Scarecrows flock to Homewood

By Eric Crump on September 21, 2014 - 12:00am

Crows might want to think twice about visiting Homewood. The first Scarecrow Contest, sponsored by the village Community Relations Committee, has resulted in a small army of scarecrows to protect the community.

The contest was held at Fall Fest on Sept. 20, and village officials plan to post the entries throughout the downtown area soon to keep the village entertained and crow-free for several weeks, at least.

Scout brings Little Free Libraries to parks as part of Eagle Scout project

By Eric Crump on September 14, 2014 - 12:00am
Henry Heligas, right, supervises the construction 
of a Little Free Library structure at his home Aug. 24.

Kataras announces resignation from board of trustees

By Eric Crump on September 9, 2014 - 12:00am

Tom Kataras

At the end of open session Tuesday, Sept. 9, long-time Homewood Trustee Tom Kataras announced his retirement from the board.

Flossmoor police chief reassures community after home invasion

By Eric Crump on September 7, 2014 - 4:11pm

Flossmoor Police Chief Michael Pulec sent an update and an offer of reassurance to community members concerned about a recent home invasion and sexual assault.

“This type of crime is understandably upsetting, and I want to assure you that the police are doing everything we can to solve this crime,” Pulec said in an email notice.

Village officials: Harvey's water finance woes not likely to affect Homewood water bills

By Eric Crump on September 5, 2014 - 12:00am

Local residents wondering if Harvey's water finance woes will trickle down to Homewood probably have nothing to fear, according to village officials.

Homewood resident sues village over water bill

By Eric Crump on September 2, 2014 - 12:00am

In a lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 26, a Homewood man is alleging the village fraudulently inflated his water bill and is seeking $50,000 in damages.

Attorney Paul O. Otubusin said last week that his water bill had been at about $200 per billing cycle for several years.

Then June 5 he received a letter from the Village of Homewood alerting him to an unusual spike in water usage — $5,195-worth of water, according to the suit.

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