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| Special Events Information |
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The Village co-sponsors several events throughout the year. Learn more. | |
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| Issue: # 56 |
March 17, 2010 |
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| Take 10 Minutes and Send it In! |
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2010 Census forms began arriving in 120 million mailboxes across the nation yesterday - just the 23rd time the country has undertaken the constitutionally mandated population count that dates back to 1790.
The Census mailing package includes a cover letter, the 2010 Census form and a postage-paid return envelope. The 10 questions are basic and should take about 10 minutes to complete. The 2010 Census does not ask about your legal status or for your Social Security Number. Confidentiality is assured. The questions asked are:
- The number of people living in the residence
- Any additional people that might be living there as of April 1, 2010
- Whether the residence is owned or rented
- Telephone number (in case the Census Bureau has follow-up questions)
- Name
- Sex
- Age and date of birth
- Whether Hispanic origin
- Race
- Whether that person sometimes lives somewhere else
The Census determines how $300 billion in federal funds for grants and programs are allocated. Homewood's budget receives a portion of the State Use Tax, Income Tax, and Motor Fuel Tax on a per-capita basis. These monies are used to fund the Village's operations and street re-paving and improvement projects. If our population dips because not everyone participated in the Census, we will receive less money to fund operations and street work. Based upon our current population of 19,543 residents, we received over $2.5 million dollars of state revenue. Your participation really matters to all of Homewood - a lower head count means less money for crucial community planning efforts. Click here to learn more about the 2010 Census. |
We're on Facebook!
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Residents can now join the Village of Homewood on Facebook. Become a Fan by joining this growing online community. The Village's Profile will keep fans up-to-date and provide networking opportunities. |
| Municipalities Concerned over Governor Quinn's State Budget Address |
In his State Budget Address, Governor Quinn proposed
a $300 million cut to monies guaranteed to municipal governments under the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF). The proposal will cut the amount of income tax that goes to local governments from 10 percent to 7 percent.
"This 30 percent slash in local tax revenue will undoubtedly increase the burden that municipalities are already feeling during this recession," states Village Manager Mark Franz. Read on. |
| Tree Committee Presents Spring Selection |
The Homewood Tree Committee's TreeShare Program is underway. The program offers residents the chance to purchase selected trees at a 50% discount. These trees can be planted anywhere on your private property or parkway area, as long as no utility conflicts exist.
The trees come from top-quality nurseries located throughout the Midwest region and are chosen for their ability to survive in Homewood's soil and climate. Each tree is hand-selected and inspected by the Village arborist, and delivered to your property.
Trees must be ordered by April 3rd. Click here to view the Spring selection and to learn more about ordering. |
| This Friday! Girls Night Out hosted by DHBA |
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Grab your gal pals and visit downtown shops and restaurants! This Friday, merchants will keep their doors open late so you can shop and dine and receive special discounts on one-of-a-kind home accents, fashions, light bites, and more. Each store will offer individual raffles. Call participating merchants directly to find out their special offerings for Friday.
On Harwood Avenue | Art 4 Soul, 18135 Harwood Avenue, (708) 206-1026
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| Homewood Disposal Garbage Cart Program |
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Each resident in Homewood (who does not currently rent a garbage cart) will receive, at no extra cost, a green 95-gallon garbage cart. These carts are on wheels and have lids, which help keep the Village clean by reducing rodent, insect, and litter problems. For those who already rent a 95-gallon cart from Homewood Disposal, you will not receive a new cart, but the monthly rental charge will be removed. Garbage carts are owned by Homewood Disposal. Serial numbers have been recorded and designated to each address. For questions regarding your garbage service, please contact Homewood Disposal directly at (708) 798-1004, or visit them online www.mydisposal.com. |
| Friends of the Homewood Library |
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Storyteller, Regi Carpenter
Sunday, April 18 | 1:30 PM
Homewood Public Library | 17917 Dixie Highway
Regi Carpenter, storyteller extraordinaire and winner of the Parent's Choice Gold Award and Parent's Guide for Children's Media Award, will perform at the Homewood Public Library on April 18th at 1:30 p.m. This family oriented program is sponsored by the Friends of the Homewood Library. No registration is required. For more information, please call (708) 798-0121 x 278. |
| AMTRAK Service Change |
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On Monday through Friday of each week from March 15 through April 2, southbound Train 391 will depart Chicago 25 minutes earlier and depart all remaining stations on the route 30 minutes earlier, due to track work being performed by Canadian National Railway. The weekday schedule shown below replaces the one published in Amtrak's Fall 2009-Winter 2010 System Timetable. Please note: Saturday and Sunday schedules will not change.
During this period, northbound Train 392 will operate according to the published schedule, but may encounter delays of up to 30 minutes on Mondays through Fridays.
For reservations and information, visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245). |
| HFEE Fifth Annual Fundraising Event |
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HFEE Fifth Annual Fundraising Event
Saturday, March 20, 2010 | 6:30 PM
Idlewild Country Club | 19201 Dixie Highway
On Saturday, March 20, the Homewood Foundation for Educational Excellence will be hosting its fifth annual fundraising event to benefit Homewood SD 153 schools. This exciting event will take place at Idlewild Country Club (19201 Dixie Highway) from 6:30-11:30 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner, silent and live auctions, cash bar, entertainment, and plenty of raffles and games! Open to individuals 18 and older, tickets are $50 at the door. For tickets, please contact Shelley Peck at the district office (647-2390) or purchase tickets online. HFEE would like to thank TravelBrokers, Apple Vacations, and Marriott/Cancun for their generous donation to the spring event.
The Homewood Foundation for Educational Excellence is a recognized 501(3)c non-profit organization, dedicated to supporting inspired teaching in our schools. The HFEE awards grants to District 153 faculty and staff who propose creative projects beyond the scope of the school district budget, including special field trips, technology, reading programs, visits by authors, innovative equipment and materials.
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| SSFS Spring Boutique |
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Spring Boutique
Sunday, March 21 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Flossmoor Community Church | Hutchison and Carroll Pkway
Shop unique and distinctive gift items for holidays, Mother's Day, showers, weddings, graduations, and beyond!
The South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) will receive 20% of sales to help support services provided free-of-charge to victims of domestic violence and their families. Learn more about the Shelter at (708) 794-2140, ext. 303, or online at www.ssfs1.org. |
| Dixie Highway Bridge Closure |
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The Illinois Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin the replacement and reconstruction of the bridge on Dixie Highway over Butterfield Creek between Flossmoor Road and Holbrook Road (Flossmoor, IL).
In order to complete construction of the new bridge, Dixie Highway will be closed at the construction site from April 1 to approximately October 1, 2010. Flossmoor Road and Holbrook Road will remain open just north and south, respectively, of the construction site. The designated detour on adjacent State routes around construction will be as shown on the Dixie Highway Detour Map. The proposed detour will be adequately signed in order to guide and advise motorists about the bridge closure. Any questions about this project should be directed to the Village Engineer Max Massi at (708) 206-3470. |
| Village Key | Spring 2010 |
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The Spring 2010 issue of the Village Key is now available online. Click here to read the current issue. Be patient as the document downloads - it's a little over 15 MB. |
| St. Joseph Parish Annual Lenten Fish Fry |
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St. Joseph Parish Annual Lenten Fish Fry
Fridays | March 19 and 26
4:30 PM to 8:00 PM | Father Sayers Parish Hall (school gym)
Menu includes an all-you-can-eat fish dinner, six-piece shrimp dinner, pasta, macaroni and cheese (for the kids or non-fish lovers); beverages include, water, milk coffee, tea, soda, beer and wine. Prices range from $1.00 to $9.00. |
| Diversity Dinners 2010 |
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Thursday, April 22 | 7:00 PM
Homes Throughout Chicago's South Suburbs
The Community Relations Commission invites residents to participate in the annual 2010 South Suburban Diversity Dinners. Since the 1990's residents of Chicago's south suburbs have gathered at houses throughout the region to celebrate its rich diversity. The Diversity Dinners bring people of different races, ethnicity, religions, lifestyles and ages together to share a mea, discuss their common goals, understand their differences, address misperceptions and offer solutions to strengthen their communities. Visit Diversity Dinners online to learn more and to register. For further information call Barbara Moore of the National Coalition Building Institute (Illinois) at (708) 747-6645. |
| Southland Vision Solutions Expo |
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Saturday, May 22| 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Irwin Center | 18120 Highland Avenue
Admission: FREE
- Learn about trends and treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases
- Learn how good nutrition plays a role in eye health
- Live independently with vision loss using technology and tools that can help you every day
- Meet with company representatives and experiment with a wide variety of low vision devices and products
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| 2010 Hall of Fame Nomination Forms Online |
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The Homewood Heritage Committee is pleased to announce that the 2010 Hall of Fame Nomination Form is now available online.
Residents are encouraged to nominate someone who has made a significant and beneficial contribution to the life and well being of the Village of Homewood over a span of time. Nominees may be individuals, married couples, or a family. Homewood is privileged to have many individuals who have given generously of their time and talent to maintain and strengthen the sense of community that is vital to developing Homewood as a prosperous community.
Nominations must be received by Friday, May 28, 2010. |
| 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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