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The following Homewood Advisory Groups have meetings scheduled through April 28:
*Beautification Committee
*Fire and Police Commission
*Veterans Committee
*Heritage Committee
*Storm Water Committee
*Joint Community Relations Commission
*Village Board of Trustees
Click on the Calendar link for specific dates, times, and meeting locations. The following meetings have been canceled:
*Plan Commission
*Zone Board of Appeal |
| Village Ordinances You'll Want to Know About |
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| Check Out Events For 2009 |
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The Village co-sponsors several events throughout the year. Find out what's in store for 2009. Click here. | |
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| Issue: # 32 |
April 15, 2009 |
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This Sunday, FREE Family Health Fair (4-19)
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 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 this Sunday, April 19 from 9 AM to 2 PM at James Hart School in the H-F Sports Complex located at 183rd and Aberdeen. More than 35 screenings and services include a free total cholesterol blood test, along with a free 12-lead EKG, cancer screenings, and more. Register ahead online at IngallsHealthSystem.org. |
Homewood Baseball Opening Day Parade (4-25)
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 It's the most anticipated time of the year, and a true sign that summer is on its way - Homewood Baseball Begins Saturday, April 25...
- Opening Day starts with the annual Homewood Baseball League's parade at 11:00 AM led by the sounding of the Homewood Fire Department sirens. Approximately 900 players and their sponsors will travel east down Ridge Road to the Izaak Walton Baseball Fields.
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day ceremonies and a raffle drawing will follow after the parade at the baseball fields.
- There is no parking on Ridge Road from Gottschalk Avenue to Highland Avenue, starting at 10:00 AM.
- Line-up is at 10:30 AM; players start at Irwin Park.Parents are urged to
exercise extreme caution when dropping off their children for the
parade line up and to designate a meeting place after opening day
ceremonies.
- The first games of the season will begin at 1:15 PM.
Established in 1951, Homewood Baseball Leagues is an
all-volunteer, non-profit, private organization dedicated to the youth of
Homewood, IL and surrounding communities. Homewood Baseball is a proud member of
the Illinois District 1 of the Ohio Valley Division of Cal Ripken Baseball and
the Babe Ruth Leagues.
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Veterans Breakfast (4-25)
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 Homewood residents who have served or who are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces are invited to a special breakfast at Balagio's Restaurant on Saturday, April 25 at 8:30 AM. Guest speakers include a representative from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Representative (11th District) Debbie Halvorson, who recently introduced a bill to Congress, "Disabled Veterans' Health Care Fairness Act." Call the Homewood Veterans Committee for full details and to R.S.V.P: (708) 798-3000 xt. 5498.
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190 North Visits Downtown Homewood
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ABC's 190 North was in town last week to produce a segment on Art 4 Soul in downtown Homewood. Art 4 Soul is a long-time Homewood business located at 18135 Harwood Avenue. Please remember to support local business. For every dollar you spend in Homewood it is recirculated at least three times. You pay for merchandise, employers pay their employees, and employees eat lunch in town and stop and buy groceries. What a great cycle, feel free to join in anytime! |
| Online Water Bill Payments Now Available! |
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- Log on and press "Pay Your Water Bill On-Line"
- Follow the easy payment instructions
- First time users, please use your 12 digit water account number, without any dashes, for both your account number and your password
- Select to have an E-Bill notification sent to your e-mail address, print your current bill and view your usage and payment histories.
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| Event Applications Available on Village Website |
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Interested in participating in one of Homewood's upcoming events? The following applications are available online:
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| Weather Safety |
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There are a number of severe weather hazards that affect Illinois, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, damaging winds and large hail. Severe weather hazards have the potential to cause extensive property damage, injury and/or death. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Red Cross have developed a Preparedness Guide for severe weather. Please take a moment to view this information and develop a plan for your family so you are ready to act when threatening weather approaches.
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| Bi-Weekly FAQ |
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Q. When do vehicle stickers expire?
A. Vehicle stickers should be on all vehicles beginning May 1. A late fee of $25 will be assessed for stickers purchased after June 1. Exceptions are new residents of 30 days or less, or vehicles
purchased within the last 60 days. Proof of purchase date is required.
All vehicles that are registered in Homewood must have a current
vehicle sticker. Contact the Finance Department at (708) 798-3000 for more details, or learn more on the Vehicle Licensing page of the Village website.
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| Electronic Neighborhood Watch Alerts |
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 The Homewood Police Department has moved its Electronic Neighborhood Watch Alerts to the same email marketing service as the e-Newswire. If you are a subscriber, make sure to update your profile by adding the Electronic Neighborhood Watch list to your interests.
If you are not a subscriber of the e-Newswire or Electronic Neighborhood Watch community, sign up now. |
Welcome to Homewood's e-Newswire, a bi-weekly electronic newsletter, containing information pertinent to Homewood's residents and business community. The Village has transitioned to this format to provide up-to-date information on its projects, programs,and plans. Subscribe today! |
| The appearance of external links within Homewood's e-Newswire does not constitute endorsement by the Village of Homewood for the information , products or services contained therein. The Village of Homewood does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these websites. Contact the external sites for answers to questions regarding its content. | |
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