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The Village of Homewood continues to seek ways to improve communication with its residents and business community. Take our brief survey, What's Your Source?, to help us maximize our communication channels. |
| Public Meetings |
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Cable Commission: Monday, March 10 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Storm Water Committee: Monday, March 10 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall Board Room.
Village Board: Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall Board Room.
Downtown Business Owners: Wednesday, March 12 at 8:00 AM in the Village Hall Board Room.
Plan Commission:
Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall Board Room.
Tree Committee: Thursday, March 13 at 6:30 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Senior Advisory Committee: Monday, March 17 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Beautification Committee: Wednesday, March 19 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Heritage Committee: Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Veterans Committee: Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 PM in the Police Department Training Room. |
| Dixie Highway Promotion Continues... |
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Chair Interviewed by NWI Times
Heritage Committee Chair Elaine Egdorf continues to promote Homewood and the historic Dixie Highway. Read more. | |
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| Chief Burnson, 2008 Police Chief of the Year |
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Village Manager Mark Franz announces that Police Chief Larry Burnson has been selected by the Illinois State Crime Commission as the 2008 Police Chief of the Year.
Chief Burnson was selected by Jerry Elsner, Executive Director, along with the Board Members of the Illinois State Crime Commission due to his impressive achievements and service to many professional and civic organizations.
The Illinois State Crime Commission is the largest organization committed to combating public corruption and strengthening the Illinois criminal justice system in this state. The membership and board of directors comprise many of the state's most influential leaders in government, law enforcement, education, business, and in public policy.
Chief Burnson will be officially awarded in June at the annual "Salute to those Who Make a Difference" award ceremony.
Chief Burnson has served Homewood's Police Department as police chief since 2001. He is the former President of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Assisting Chief Burnson, are Deputy Chiefs Dale Gustafson and Jim Gannon. |
| State Fire Marshal Honors Four Homewood Firefighters |
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A trip to Springfield (IL) is in the works for four Homewood firefighters. FF/PMDs John Elashik, Matt Moran, part-time FF/EMT Matt Cervak and former part-time FF Mike Turner have been recognized by the Office of the State Fire Marshal for their actions at a fire last year.
On April 3, 2007, the firefighters were part of an engine company that responded to an extra-alarm fire in the 1400 block of Dixie Highway in Flossmoor. During fireground operations, FF/PMD Tom Gaskin fell from an interior balcony, injuring his arm. Elashik, Cervak, Turner and Moran were the crew that rescued Tom and removed him from the interior of the house. The crew was nominated for the awards by fellow FF/PMD Ryan Schneiter, and are to be recognized in Springfield on May 15th at the 15th annual Firefighting Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony and the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service.
Elashik, Cervak and Turner will each receive the Medal of Valor, and Moran will receive a Certificate of Recognition. Congratulations to the entire company!
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| Risk Management Ranked Outstanding |
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The Village of Homewood participates with 72 other Chicagoland municipalities in a pool arrangement for the provision of risk management insurance. This pool goes by the name, IRMA, Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency.
The Village of Homewood was notified, by the Executive Board of IRMA, that its participation in 2007 ranked in Category 1, which is classified as Outstanding.
This ranking was made possible because of the commitment by various Village staff members to attend the necessary meetings and training events to keep abreast of risk management issues. Out of the 72 participating communities, only 24 ranked in Category 1 along with Homewood. |
| 11th Annual Diversity Dinners |
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The Community Relations Commission invites residents to participate in the 11th Annual Diversity Dinners scheduled for April 17 at 7 PM, taking place throughout the Chicago Southland. Diversity Dinners are a way to get people together to share a meal and discuss the things that unite - and sometimes divide. It's an evening of appetizers, chit-chat, a catered dinner, and lots of inspiring conversation. The purpose is to increase understanding in a comfortable and relaxed setting.
To find out about becoming a dinner host or a guest, download the event flyer. The participation deadline is March 21st. Host training is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9th (10 AM or 7:30 PM). Call the Village of Park Forest Community Relations at (708) 283-5621 for full details.
Diversity Dinners are coordinated by the following Steering Committee: Village of Park Forest, Village of Matteson, The League of Women Voters of Park Forest and Homewood/Flossmoor, Healing Racism/Chicago Southland, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee, Prairie State College, the Illinois Chapter of the National Coalition Building Institute, the Robin L. Kelly Foundation, Village of Richton Park, Governors State University, Marian Catholic High School, and the Village of Homewood Community Relations Commission. |
| Fire Personnel Complete Certifications |
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On March 10th, three recruit firefighters will graduate from the Third District Fire Academy program. Training began in August of 2007. Recruit firefighters Michael McAvoy, Stefanie Nolen and Peter Pecchia will walk across the stage at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest during the 7:00 PM ceremony and receive their firefighter badge. Next step, the state Firefighter II exam to become fully state-certified firefighters.
Part-time FF/PMDs Tristan Lopez and Emilie Wadman received their State Fire Marshal Technical Rescue Awareness certificates.
Part-time FF/EMT Matt Cervak graduated from the Ingalls Hospital Paramedic program. Matt successfully completed the year-long program, and will next sit the state paramedic test on March 15th.
Deputy Fire Chief Clint Johnson recently received his State Fire Marshal Fire Officer II certificate. This certification level is a step toward completion of the Fire Officer III certification, the highest in Illinois, which Clint will complete this spring. |
| Earth Hour Chicago: March 29, 8-9 PM |
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Earth Hour is a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) initiative to "turn off the lights" in cities around the world for one hour, starting at 8 PM (local time) on Saturday, March 29th. Com Ed has teamed up with the City of Chicago, WWF, and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to sponsor Earth Hour.
Com Ed invites Homewood residents to join the movement to turn off non-essential lighting in their homes to demonstrate a commitment to energy conservation and environmental responsibility.
Information on Earth Hour, along with interactive features and resources for families, individuals, and businesses can be found at www.earthhour.org. |
| 25th Annual FREE Family Health Fair -- Sign Up Today! |
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Valuable free screenings and low-cost school physicals are highlights of the 25th anniversary of the FREE FAMILY HEALTH FAIR, co-sponsored by the Homewood Rotary Club and Ingalls Health System. Check yourself from head to toe on Sunday, April 6, from 9 AM to 2 PM at James Hart School in the H-F Sports Complex, 183rd & Aberdeen in Homewood.
There will be more than 35 screenings and services, including a free total cholesterol blood test, free 12-lead EKG, cancer screenings and much more - making this community health event unparalleled! Download event flyer and screenings offered.
Appointments are not necessary for any of the day's screenings, but for more health fair information, call Ingalls Care Connection at 1-800-221-2199. Register ahead today!
The Free Family Health Fair is sponsored by Homewood Rotary Club and Ingalls Health System. |
| Position Available: Part-time Finance Clerk |
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The Village of Homewood seeks qualified applicants for the position of Part-Time Clerk in the Finance Department. Duties include answering the switchboard, processing business license requests and liquor licenses, balancing the cash register, customer service, mail processing, vehicle sticker sales and water bill processing. Requirements include excellent communication skills, Microsoft Office experience, ability to interact with the public in a diplomatic and courteous manner, ability to work independently, and High School Diploma. Hours are 8 AM to 12 PM, M-F; and 9 AM to 12 PM every 5th Saturday. $11.25 per hour. Apply by 3/17/08 at 2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL 60430. EOE.
Application in Adobe Acrobat. Print, complete, and return to the Village of Homewood, 2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL 60430. |
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Welcome to Homewood's e-Newswire, a bi-weekly electronic newsletter, containing information pertinent to Homewood's residents and business community. This electronic document replaces the former Manager's Report. The Village has transitioned to this format to provide its partners with up-to-date information on its projects, programs, and plans. Subscribe today! | |
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