ELECTION DAY!
Get out and vote!
We support these candidates for Trustee:
Sandra Alexander
Cameron Davis
Carmilla Malone
Portia Slay.
However, only 3 may be voted on. We do NOT recommend voting for the incumbent candidates for Trustee who approved annexation of and TIF funding for the Calumet Country Club property, with intentions to rezone it to industrial/manufacturing.
Canvassing - Get Out The Vote!
Email ss4greenspace@gmail.com to let us know if you’re joining!
We typically meet in Hazel Crest Shopping Center parking lot near Teddy’s between 10:30-11.
Planning and Zoning Commission Public Workshop
During each workshop, Houseal Lavigne will present a summation of survey results and interactive map data.
https://www.village.homewood.il.us/business-development/planning-zoning/2021-2022-zoning-code-update-project
Please fill out the zoning survey before attending: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/f4c54365c19242dc8fd1aaff3a1521a2
Silent Auction Fundraiser!
Please join us for this awesome fundraiser with fabulous items donated by local establishments and community members to raise money for ongoing organizing and legal expenses! Some hard fights have been won, but the struggle continues as Walt Brown threatens to continue with disconnection. Why not combine your desire to prevent the golf course greenspace from becoming a polluted trucking distribution center, with purchasing amazing items for your personal use? A weekend getaway at La Banque, extremely rare craft brews, lovely fashion accessories, amazing gift baskets, and an array of gift certificates to your favorite local haunts and services - so many options, and so easy to access!
Service Weekend Hazel Crest Clean-Up
Meet-up at 12:45 at the parking lot on the south side of the intersection at 175th Street and Holmes Ave.
There will be light refreshments for sale as well as Truck No signs.
Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.
There will be some safety vest available however, if you have one, please bring it or wear a bright color.
An SSGOC member will meet you at the location for cleanup. Clean up for as long or as little as you would like
Service Weekend -Homewood Clean-Up
Meet-up at Irwin at 12:45pm. Exact locations and details will be distributed at that time.
There will be light refreshments for sale as well as Truck No signs.
Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.
There will be some safety vest available however, if you have one, please bring it or wear a bright color.
An SSGOC member will meet you at the location for cleanup. Clean up for as long or as little as you would like.
SSGOC Candidate Forum & Press Event
SSGOC is hosting a candidate forum to allow candidates from all of the surrounding communities to speak about the impacts of this proposed development.
This event will take place in the parking lot of LaVoute facing Homewood Village Hall.
Planning and Zoning Meeting Pt. 5
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been continued to March 4 at 6:30. Public may attend (though no questions or comments done live) at the Homewood Village Hall Board Room, 2020 Chestnut Road. The meeting can be viewed via Zoom, as allowed by Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020-07 and Section 7(e) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
The meeting followed the public hearing, which wrapped up yesterday, March 3. The Commission will make a non-binding recommendation to the Village Board.
To attend in-person, please note there will be room capacity limits to maintain social distancing. Everyone entering the building must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth.
Due to building capacity limits the public is strongly encouraged to join the meeting via Zoom or dial-in.
The Zoom access and dial-in numbers are:
Dial-in only: (312) 626-6799
Dial-in Meeting I.D: 991 8481 1606
Dial-in Meeting Password: 573 812
Zoom: go to zoom.us, click “Join a Meeting”
Zoom Meeting I.D: 991 8481 1606
Zoom Meeting Password: 573 812
Those attending via Zoom will be muted
We believe comments may still be emailed for reading into the record - though don't quote us (the Village has not yet publicized this) by email to pzc@homewoodil.gov or in the drop box outside the Village Hall. All questions or comments shall be distributed to all commission members.
Planning & Zoning Committee Public Hearing
The Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing regarding rezoning and redevelopment of the Calumet Country Club property has been continued to March 3, 2021 at 10:30 am in the Homewood Village Hall Board Room, 2020 Chestnut Road. The meeting is accessible via Zoom, as allowed by Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020-07 and Section 7(e) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Dial-in only: (312) 626-6799
Dial-in Meeting I.D: 991 8481 1606
Dial-in Meeting Password: 573 812
Zoom: go to zoom.us, click “Join a Meeting”
Zoom Meeting I.D: 991 8481 1606
Zoom Meeting Password: 573 812
Persons wishing to question the petitioner or to make a statement will be allowed to do so, both in person and on Zoom. Once all questioning is complete, those wishing to offer comments will be allowed to do so.
Those attending via Zoom will be muted until called upon. When joining the Zoom meeting, enter your first name and your last name or the initial of your last name. Use the “raise your hand” feature to indicate that you desire to ask a question or comment. Persons entering random or inappropriate words as a screen name will not be called.
Questions or comments may be also be submitted before the meeting by email to pzc@homewoodil.gov or in the drop box outside the Village Hall. Please type “Calumet Zoning Question” in the subject field of the email.

Chalk The Walk
Come out and chalk the walk near village hall to make sure your voice is heard in opposition of the proposed trucking facility at Calumet Country Club, and the disrespect of Village employees to their citizens.
Bring your family and your chalk stash to let all of your voices be heard. #truckno #firenapoleonhaney #fireangelamezaros