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| Village Ordinances You'll Want to Know About |
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| Special Events Information |
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The Village co-sponsors several events throughout the year. Learn more. |
| Current Issue of the Village Key |
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View the latest issue of the Village Key. Homewood's full-color, quarterly newsletter mailed to every address in town. View latest issue. | |
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| Issue: # 49 |
December 9, 2009 |
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| Holiday Lights in Homewood Recap |
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Residents gathered to celebrate the annual tree lighting ceremony last Friday and traveled throughout downtown on musical trolleys for shopping and special events hosted by members of the Downtown Homewood Business Association.
The Village would like to thank the downtown merchants that sponsored the complimentary trolleys and ice sculpting for Homewood residents: George Boggs, CFP and Fran Schrader, CFP, Art 4 Soul, Bella Vita Home Accents, Creative Seeds, Homewood Florist, Nathalie Interiors and Gallery, Nielsen's Bakery, Super Loot, Spaahs Skincare and Bodyworx, Suzie's Hallmark, and The Village Door.
Please keep Homewood businesses in mind when you're looking for that special gift this holiday season. Many merchants will have extended hours and special promotions leading up to the Christmas holiday.
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| The Giving Tree and Food Drive |
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| The Village of Homewood offers residents opportunities to spread holiday cheer this season to those less fortunate. Learn about the 2009 Giving Tree and Food Drive. |
| Strategic Planning Survey |
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The Village will compile survey results and a summary will be available online for review in January 2010. |
| New Year's Eve DAY Celebration |
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Thursday, December 31|11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
2010 Chestnut Road, H-Families auditorium
Families will bid farewell to the departing year and usher in 2010 together during this daytime celebration. A live performance from Circus Boy will begin promptly at 11:00 AM. Doors will open at 10:30 AM. Following Circus Boy's action-packed show, countdown to the annual giant balloon drop. Complimentary healthy treats and a 2010 family photo, courtesy of the Homewood Community Relations Commission. |
| Snow Removal Etiquette |
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- When clearing your own sidewalks or driveways, it is illegal to deposit the snow on a public place such as a street or sidewalk. It is usually best to wait to clear your driveway until after snowplows have cleared the street so you don't have to clear your driveway entrance multiple times.
- It is mandatory that cars are removed from the streets for safe plowing when snowfall exceeds two (2) inches. The Department of Public Works continues to plow streets even after the snow has stopped. Repeated plowing ensures adequate removal of snow and proper salting. Do not return your vehicles to the roadway until plow trucks have ceased repeated plowing and salting. Violators are subject to ticketing and towing.
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| Important Information from the League of Women Voters for February 2010 Election |
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February 2, 2010, is the Primary Election date. You will have the opportunity to vote for candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, U. S. Senator, State Senators and State Representatives, Cook County Board President and
Commissioners for district seats on the Cook County Board.
This is a very important election for the residents of the State of Illinois and Cook County. Before you cast your ballot you are invited to meet the candidates for the Sixth Cook County Board Commissioner on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the
Homewood Library (17917 Dixie Highway in Homewood). The three Democrat candidates are the incumbent Joan Patricia Murphy and challengers Nick Valdez and John Fairman. The Republican Party candidates for the Sixth District are William R. Moran, Michael Hawkins and Sandra K. Czyznikiewicz.
A candidate's forum for the 5th Cook County Board Commissioner position will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 6:45 PM in the Flossmoor Library at the intersection of Sterling Road and Park Drive (Flossmoor). The Republican candidates are Miriam Shabo and James Thigpen, and the Democrat candidates are incumbent commissioner Deborah Sims and challenger Sheila Y. Chalmers-Currin.
These candidate forums are being sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of the Homewood-Flossmoor Area, Park Forest Area and Palos-Orland Area. They are open to the public and all residents of the districts are encouraged to attend to meet the candidates and hear meaningful questions and discussions about the issues facing Cook County government.
If you wish additional information, you may contact Erin Roeper at (708) 799-3231| Erin461@att.net , or Syvia Tillman at (708) 799-9721|syvia_tillman@att.net.
Click here for important election dates for the Gubernatorial Primary Election (February 2, 2010). |
| Firefighter/Paramedic Examines |
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The Homewood Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold an examination on December 19 at 7:00 AM to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.
Click here for salary information, qualification requirements, and to download an application packet. |
| Support Local Businesses & Earn Auction Bucks |
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 Every purchase you make through January 31, 2010 - groceries, gas, school and pet supplies, holiday gifts, doctor and dental visits, prescriptions, haircuts, attorney fees - gives you bidding power toward awesome auction items at the Community Auction on February 14, 2010. On the 17th of every month, earn double bidding dollars.
Four Simple Steps
- Save your receipts when you shop in Homewood, Flossmoor, and Glenwood through January 31, 2010.
- Bring them to a tally location February 3 through February 11.
- Receive an Auction Voucher.
- Come to the Community Auction on Sunday, February 14, 2010.
Read the Village Key (Fall 09' Issue) article about the Auction: Neighboring Villages Rally Around Local Retailers by Co-sponsoring Holiday Season Community Auction. |
| 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! |
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