News from the Village of Homewood (IL)

Special Meeting: Monday, May 5th
On Monday, May 5th at 7:30 PM, the Village Board of Trustees will host a Special Meeting at Village Hall to discuss the operations of the Homewood Fire Department. Learn more.

New Homewood Business
Lance DeVries and Randy Conn, owners of Bogie's Fine Cigars, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 25th to mark their grand opening. The cigar lounge is located at 177816 Halsted Street within the Washington Park Plaza. Village officials and Homewood Area Chamber representatives attended the ceremony.

Commuters, Look Out for Murals!

Through May 18th, the commuter station in downtown Homewood will be getting a splash of color with the decorating of the vestibule (Harwood Avenue) and installation of six beautiful train murals - just in time for the Rail Committee's Railroad Days Logo

fifth annual Railroad Heritage Days scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 17th and 18th. The Rail Committee has worked on a program to combine the appreciation and cultivation of public art, celebration of the railway, and promotion of local businesses through a mural program. Students from the AP (Advanced Placement) Studio Art program at Homewood Flossmoor High School have created one-of-a-kind designs depicting historical Homewood landmarks. Each sponsored design will be hung throughout the METRA tunnel to provide commuters with an eye-pleasing passageway into beautiful downtown Homewood. Six murals will be mounted within the next week. Each mural is sponsored by a Homewood resident or business. There are still 12 unique mural designs available for sponsorship. Sponsor a mural today!

Vehicle Stickers, Parking Permits & Pet Tags

Vehicle stickers are available for purchase through the month of May. Late fees will be assessed beginning June 1st. The 2008-2009 overnight parking permit must now be displayed. Only one parking permit application is required per household; all vehicle license plates must be listed on the application. Please make sure your pet has its current Village animal tag; a rabies certificate is required for animal tag applications.

11th Annual Spring Business Breakfast

On April 29th, over 150 Homewood businesses met at Ravisloe Country Club for the Village's 11th annual spring breakfast, sponsored by the Homewood Economic Development Committee and Charter One Bank. The theme of the breakfast was "Homewood: Your Business is our Future". Guest speakers included Glenn Mazade of Charter One Bank, Jim Kochanny of INX International, and Pam Dennis, co-owner of Bella Vita Home Accents. Village President Richard Hofeld and Economic Development Committee Chair Rick Thiernau emceed the breakfast. Village Board and Staff members also attended the breakfast.

Student Government Day

The Village Board of Trustees will host its annual Student Government Day on May 13th. 48 students from school districts 161 and 153, and St. Joseph's School will participate in an actual board meeting, conducting the meeting as either a staff or board member. Students will spend the day touring municipal and park district facilities, and learning about the operations of local government. During the evening meeting, students will learn the practical application of Robert's Rules of Order. Student Government Day is an opportunity to encourage the interests of Homewood's future generation. The public is welcome to attend the meeting on Tuesday, May 13th at 7:30 PM at the Marie Irwin Community Center located at 18120 Highland Avenue.

Art Contest Entry Forms
Attention Artists! Every year, Village President Richard Hofeld hosts an amateur contest for local artists. The contest is held in conjunction with the Fine Art Fair scheduled for Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th at Irwin Park from 10 AM to 5 PM. Entry forms are now available. The Fine Art Fair is sponsored by the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce and H-F Park District.

Green Event -- Open to the Public

The Illinois Recycling Conference will hold its annual meeting June 9-11 at the Sheraton Hotel in Arlington Heights. The conference, called Race to Green, will cover topics such as recycling, composting, creating green teams, online resources, alternative fuels and more. Race to Green will also host companies providing environmental products and services. There will be tours, a golf outing and a green art show on June 10 from 11AM to 6 PM. If you are an artist, or know one, that uses reused or recycled materials in their work email Cameron@swancc.org about entering the art show by May 15, 2008.This green event is open to the public!!! Register online.

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Next Issue: Friday, May 16, 2008