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Beautification Committee:
Wednesday, March18 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Police Chief's Advisory Committee:
Monday, March 23 at 7:00 PM in the Police Department Conference Room.
Village Board of Trustees:
Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall Board Room.
Cancelations:
Plan Commission Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 PM in the Village Board Room.
Zone Board of Appeals Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 PM in the Village Board Room.
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| Village Ordinances You'll Want to Know About |
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| Issue: # 30 |
March 18, 2009 |
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| Girls Night Out |
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 The Downtown Business Association will be hosting its spring Girls Night Out on Friday, March 20 from 5 PM to 9 PM throughout downtown Homewood. Look for discounts and raffles at various shops, boutiques, spas, salons and restaurants. For information, contact Margo of Harvest Home and Garden at 799-7996, or at shopgirl816@yahoo.com. |
| Firefighter Returns From Iraq |
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| A big "WELCOME HOME" was given to Firefighter/Paramedic Steve DeJong who returned from a tour of duty in Iraq. During the year and a half that he was away, a Blue Star Banner hung proudly on the front of the fire station. In a surprise ceremony, Steve was asked to remove the Blue Star Banner, marking his safe return. A cake and coffee reception followed. This was FF/PMD DeJong's second tour of military duty since 2004. |
| Homewood Hall of Fame Nominations Due March 27 |
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The Homewood Heritage Committee invites residents to nominate friends and family to the Homewood Hall of Fame. The Village of Homewood is proud of its heritage and its strong sense of community. It is the wealth of its heritage that has contributed greatly to the Homewood we know today.
Homewood has been privileged to have many individuals who have given generously of their time and talent to maintain and strengthen the sense of community that has been so vital in developing Homewood as a prosperous community.
In 2003, the Heritage Committee began to develop a Hall of Fame project to recognize those individuals who have made significant and beneficial contributions to the life and well being of the Village of Homewood. Last year's recipients included Edward and Margaret Boivin, Walter Gleason, Manny and Judy Hoffman, Norman Kranz, and Melvin K. Meyer. Please nominate someone you think deserving of this recognition.
Nominations are available at the Homewood Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL 60430 or online at homesweethomewood.com. Applications are due by March 27, 2009. For further details, contact Heritage Committee Chairperson Elaine Egdorf at (708) 798-9535. |
| Green Tip - Earth Hour 2009 |
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 On March 28, join tens of millions in turning off lights for the largest climate event in history - Earth Hour! Last year, more than 2.7 million Illinois residents helped the lights of Chicago's iconic skyline - and lights in communities across the state - go dark for one hour - Earth Hour. This year, Earth Hour will be on March 28 from 8:30 to 9:30 PM. Households, organizations and businesses will turn off their lights and turn their attention towards the need for substantial, long-term action to raise awareness about energy efficiency and global climate change.
It is anticipated that Earth Hour 2009 will be even larger than last year's inaugural global event, as 400+ cities in 74 countries have already signed on to participate in what the World Wildlife Fund has said will be the "largest climate event in history." Beyond turning off your lights, there are lots of things you can do to make Earth Hour 2009 an even greater success. Learn more at www.EarthHourUS.org. Remember, every single light we turn off at 8:30 PM on March 28 will make a statement and a difference! |
| Mark Your Calendar for April Health Fair |
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| Mark your calendar for valuable free screenings and low-cost school physicals at the 26th Annual FREE FAMILY HEALTH FAIR co-sponsored by the Homewood Rotary Club and Ingalls Health System. Check yourself from head to toe on Sunday, April 19 from 9 AM to 2 PM at James Hart School in the H-F Sports Complex located at 183rd & Aberdeen in Homewood. For more information, call Ingalls Care Connection at 1-800-221-2199. |
| Homewood Railroad Days |
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All Aboard!
Homewood's Sixth Annual Railroad Days will be held Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. The events are open to all those who enjoy trains, young and old alike. Visit railroad attractions in downtown Homewood throughout the day:
- The Railroad Platform offers an elevated and comfortable spot to see CN, Amtrak, and Metra trains as they pass through Homewood. The platform is wheelchair accessible and features a scanner broadcasting radio communications between trains and the nearby rail yard.
- The Rail Park is on the west side of the tracks on Park Avenue north of the train station. Visitors can enjoy the Rail Park featuring two vintage pieces of Illinois Central rail equipment from the historic "Main Line of Mid-America." The park is a perfect spot to relax and offers another vantage point to view train traffic as it passes through Homewood.
For full details on Rail Fest and railroad attractions, visit the Village website. |
| Meet the Candidates |
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| On Monday, March 16, the Homewood-Flossmoor Area League of Women Voters hosted a Candidates Forum for the Village of Homewood Municipal Elections. This will be broadcast on the Village's cable channel, HCTV Comcast Channel 4 or AT&T Channel 99 - stay tuned! |
| Important Voting Dates for April 7, 2009 Election |
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 03/10: Last day to register to vote.
03/11: First day of grace-period registration and voting.
03/16: First day of Early Voting.
03/24: Last day of grace-period registration and voting.
03/30: Last day military and overseas voters may make application for ballot and send out ballot.
04/02: Last day of Early Voting.
04/03 - 04/06: In-person absentee voting at the Clerk's downtown Chicago office only
04/02: Last day voted mail absentee ballots can be postmarked for acceptance by the Cook County Clerk's office.
Learn more at www.voterinfonet.com, or call the Cook County Clerk's office at (312) 603-0906. |
| June 20 an Exciting Day in Homewood! |
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The Homewood Farmers' Market begins its 27th season in a new location. Find all your favorite vendors, and a few new ones, at the St. Paul Community Church parking lot on Dixie highway. Market hours will remain the same, 8AM - 1PM. The Market features the freshest fruits and vegetables, fresh baked breads, jams, jellies, and more.
The Downtown Homewood Business Association and the Village of Homewood will host the 1st Downtown Homewood Art and Garden Street Fair. The fair will be on Martin Avenue from Ridge Road south to Hickory Road and will run from 10AM to 6PM. The fair will feature beautiful garden décor and one-of-a-kind works from artisans from around the mid-west.
Drivin' the Dixie will be a more leisurely drive along the historic route to take advantage of the events, activities and points of interest in the towns from Blue Island to Momence rather than a single parade of cars. Homewood will welcome participants in the earlier part of the day for live music, food, and fun at the Homewood Farmers' Market and our many shops along the route. Points of interest include historic markers, plaques and sites, Dorband-Howe House Museum, architectural features, Haas murals, and railroad sites. For full details, visit the Village website or call Heritage Committee Chairman Elaine Egdorf at 798-9535. Registration required. |
| Ice Rescue at Izaak Walton |
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| Earlier this year, as the harsh winter weather began to subside, the Fire Department responded to a report of a person in the lake at Izaak Walton. When they arrived at the scene, they discovered that a dog had wandered out onto the ice and had fallen through. To compound the problem, two women had tried to rescue the dog and were also in the icy water. Thanks to two divers from the Village Fire Department, a successful rescue was carried out and this story has a happy ending. The dog was taken to the Flossmoor Animal Hospital for medical attention and the two women were treated for cuts and scrapes from the ice. |
| Check Out Events For 2009 |
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The Village sponsors several events throughout the year. Find out what's in store for 2009. Click here. |
| Electronic Neighborhood Watch Alerts |
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If you are not a subscriber of the e-Newswire or Electronic Neighborhood Watch community, sign up now. |
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