The Community Relations Commission invites residents to schedule their block party today!

 

In order to expedite ash tree removals during the winter, red dots have been painted on the curb side of ash trees. These dots may be found in the areas of Dolphin Lake, Homewood Estates and Governor's Park, and allow Public Works staff to monitor the progress of removal.  The removal of diseased ash trees is a result of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation.  Read more. 
For tree removal and EAB inquiries, contact the Landscape and Maintenance Division of Public Works at 206-3396.

The Department of Public Works is conducting a comprehensive survey to evaluate the feasibility of a major sanitary and watermain project for streets west of Walts Grocery Store and east of Cherry Creek Shopping Center. The project is being evaluated to mitigate the backyard flooding issues of these properties.  This is only a survey; the preliminary step to determining if this type of project can be executed.  If the project were to be scheduled, construction would not take place for two to three years.  If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 206-3470.

It's not just for the dogs - Homewood's Dog Days of Summer event features activities for the entire family.  Restaurants and grills serve up tasty summer treats with one-of-a-kind hot dog and sausage recipes. The HF Park District will provide fun crafts and activities for the kids, including spin art.  Dog Days tee-shirts will be available for coloring and a giant bulldog bouncer to jump on and play.  At 2:00 PM and at 4:00 PM, Disc Dogs A2Z will demonstrate their amazing skills as seen on many TV networks such as Animal Planet, Discovery, and ESPN. Fest goers can compete for the "mustard yellow belt" in the Chicago Southside Hot Dog Eating Contest held at 4:30 PM; cash prizes will be awarded, sign-up at the Community Relations Commission booth by 3:00 PM.  At 6:00 PM, families and friends will kick back to a live concert from Obvious Surprise.

 

The event is scheduled for August 16 from noon to 6:00 PM at Irwin Park located on Ridge at Highland Avenue (18120 Highland Avenue).  Click here for full details.

 Dog Days of Summer is brought to you by the following pet-friendly sponsors:  Chicagoland Tails Magazine, PETCO, Homewood Animal Hospital, Rover's Run, and the Village of Homewood's Community Relations Commission.   

The Homewood Municipal Code is now fully searchable online to help residents understand the procedures of the Village.  Homewood Municipal Code.

Homewood resident Cherie Mulling writes, "Thank you so much for bringing organic growers to the Homewood Farmers Market! Now, I don't have to drive far to get locally and organically grown produce." 

 

The Market is open every Saturday through October 11 from 8 AM to 1 PM in the St. Joseph's parking lot located at 17951 Dixie Highway.  The market features four exceptional full service farms, each offering fresh flowers, organic produce, and culinary herbs:  Jeffrey Farms, Herr Farms, Hansel Farms, Witvoet Farms, and more... 

The market is sponsored by the Village of Homewood and the Homewood Rotary. For market information, please call 206-3375 or view Homewood's listing on Local Harvest.

To read the current issue of the Village Key, click here. The fall issue will be delivered the week of September 8.  If you do not receive your issue within two weeks of the scheduled delivery date, please call Village Hall. 

State Fire Marshal Technical Rescue Awareness certificates were received recently by Fire Lieutenant Bill Wright, and part-time firefighters Michael McAvoy and Stefanie Nolen. Congratulations!
 
On Monday July 7, the James Hart Pom Pom Squad conducted their fundraiser carwash behind the fire station and, according to their coach Eileen Verde, "It went fantastically. We just love being at your facility. We really had a great time." Although a bit overcast that day, they were able to raise almost $600 for equipment. About 22 girls participated and washed approximately 100 cars.  
 
This year's Independence Day parade was a wonderful event, with beautiful weather and many entries. Fire Department secretaries Debbie Jones and Suzanne Grohe handled the behind-the-scenes details, coordinating entries and the line-up order, and making sure all was in place for the big event. Perennial Parade Marshals Tom Michalski, Jeff Mikes and Don Craemer - all former Fire Department members - made sure the parade entries were in their proper positions at the starting gun. The Police Department and Public Works crews handled traffic and people control along the parade route. This year's line-up was a good-size, with about 55 entries, from the opening group of emergency vehicles (Homewood, Flossmoor, Glenwood, East Hazel Crest and Thornton), to the Brownie troop at the end, and everything in between. The seven childrens  decorated bicycle contest winners received a total of $260 in prize money, with the top bike owner receiving a cool $100. All decorated bike entries received a $3.00 coupon for a Dairy Queen treat.

The Homewood Fire Department is currently seeking entry level and experienced part-time paid-on-premise shift firefighters and firefighter paramedics.  No residency or residential limit required. View job description. 

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