IDOT Progress October 13 Update

View the IDOT update from October 13 through the Additional Info link here.

IDOT 159th Progress Update

View the IDOT update from October 2 through the Additional Info link here.

June 22 IDOT Update Meeting on 159th Street Road Project

The Village of Homer Glen and the Homer Township Chamber of Commerce will host an informational session on IDOT’s 159th Street Improvement Project for Homer Glen 159th Street business and property owners on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. in the Vi...Read on...

159th Street Road Improvements - Project Update for 1/8/16

• Switching customer ComEd service over to the new utility poles is ongoing. ComEd will contact each customer to schedule their service cutover. Customers typically experience a planned electric power outage for a period of 2 to 4 hours to complete the se...Read on...

Economic Development Homepage

Visit the Economic Development Homepage to learn more about Homer Glen. This page offers an overview of the Village's access to consumers and transportation corridors, as well as demographics.

Available Spaces and Properties

Looking for a place to open your business? Find the inventory of the Village's available spaces and land sites and sort by locations and size for your use category. Call Economic Development Director Janie Patch at (708) 301-0632 for more information!

Shop Homer Glen!

The Village is home to hundreds of commercial and residential businesses. Visit the Business Directories for a comprehensive list.

Stay Connected

Stay Connected allows you to subscribe to an unlimited number of email lists. Receive email or text message updates regarding the information you have requested. Check out Stay Connected today!

Fall/Winter Newsletter

Get a glimpse of the Glen! The Messenger Newsletter returns with dozens of pages of valuable information about Village news, projects and special events.

Come Explore the Core on September 14!

Join the Village in celebrating the Grand Opening of the Active Core at Heritage Park on September 14! For more information on the opening festivities, click the link below.

Holiday Decor Presentation

The Village Board has approved the purchase of holiday lighting to transform the Active Core in Heritage Park into a Winter Wonderland! The lighting display will be a major part of the Homer for the Holidays event on December 7. View the lights below.

Hydrant Flushing: Week of September 23 - September 28

Water Main Break at Lakeview Dr./Lakeview Ct.

There is a water main break at Lakeview Dr./Lakeview Ct. The repair work has been turned over to the Illinois American Water Maintenance Department and is being scheduled. Illinois American Water customers may experience low or now water pressure until re...

Chickasaw Hills Update - September 6

They will be paving Chickasaw Hills tomorrow (Saturday 9/7). You will be able to access your driveway throughout the day except temporarily when the paving equipment is right in front of your house. They should have all the gravel covered with a binder co...

Chickasaw Hills Update

Friday 8/23/2019

The curbs have been poured, back filled and the forms have been removed.

Everyone should have access to their driveways by this weekend.

Weather permitting, PT Ferro will begin grinding out the existing asphalt pavement on Monday morning. Th...

Hydrant Flushing: Week of August 26 - August 31

The following streets will be affected by hydrant flushing this week:

Bell Rd North Of 143rd St, 143rd St Between Parker Rd And Will Cook Rd, Greystone Dr, Glengary Dr, Sheffield Dr, Cardiff Ct, Huntleigh Rd, Walden Rd, Camdan Rd, Churchill Dr, Quail Ln, D...

Join the Plastic Free Movement

The Plastic Free July campaign is a worldwide initiative to raise awareness of our growing plastic waste problem. Millions of individuals, schools, communities and companies from 177 countries take part in the challenge each year. The goal is to reduce si...

How Do You Envision Homer Glen In The Future?

The Village just launched its Comprehensive Plan Update and wants to hear from you! 

Public Open House

Wednesday, June 26

5:00 pm. to 7:00 pm. 

Village Hall Community Room

Share your thoughts and ideas about Homer Glen.

• Housing
• Utilities
• Sustain...

Homer Community Festival June 20-23, 2019

Enjoy four fun-filled days including fireworks, carnival rides, live entertainment, beer tent, and great food at HomerFest. For more information see our web page or visit the festival website at www.homerfest.com.

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled

Weather permitting, a community-wide mosquito spraying is scheduled to take place Thursday night, June 6, between 8:30 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. If it rains on Thursday night, the treatment will take place on Friday night, or the first night following that does ...

Road Work on 143rd Street to Begin on July1

Will County Division of Transportation will be resurfacing 143rd Street between Golden Oak Drive and Archer Avenue. Expect lane closures and be aware of flaggers directing traffic. Be careful not to drive on the fresh oil when present or drive slowly.

Village Launches Planning Process to Update Comprehensive Plan

In May 2019, the Village of Homer Glen launched a project to update its Comprehensive Plan.  The Village’s original Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2005, which was four years after its incorporation as a municipality in 2001. &nbs...

Community Clean-Up Day Event Cancelled

Due to the weather forecast, the Community Clean-Up Day event scheduled for Saturday, April 27, has been cancelled.The purpose of the Community Clean-Up Day event was to provide fun and comradery while the community worked together to beautify Homer Glen....

New Traffic Calming Signs Raise Awareness

Over the last few weeks, the Village of Homer Glen has installed traffic calming signage at several locations throughout the community. The purpose of these signs is to make drivers aware of their speeds in residential areas, which have generated concerns...

Invitation for Coffee and Conversation

You are invited to join State Senator John F. Curran, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, and Homer Glen Mayor George Yukich for a casual conversation over coffee. Come share your thoughts on community and legislative matters important to you. The event w...

Mayor Yukich's 2019 State of the Village Address

On Tuesday, April 16, Mayor Yukich presented his 2019 State of the Village Address at the Heritage Corridor Business Alliance luncheon held at Dinolfo's Banquets. His speech and slide presentation may be viewed by clicking on the appropriate links.

2019 St...

Welcome Dialysis Care Center Corporate Headquarters!

Dialysis Care Center Opens Up Headquarters in Homer Glen

On Friday, April 5 Mayor Yukich and officials from Dialysis Care Center (DCC) celebrated the grand opening of the DCC's new corporate headquarters.

Dialysis Care Center is a multi-state international ...

Homer Glen Named a 2018 Tree City USA

Arbor Day Foundation Names Homer Glen Tree City USA

Homer Glen, IL, was named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.

Homer Glen achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the prog...

Caton Farm - Bruce Road Public Information Meeting

Public Information Meeting

Thursday, March 21, 2019

4 P.M. - 7 P.M.

Lockport Township High School

East Campus

East Gym

1323 East Seventh Street

Lockport, IL 60441

Will County Division of Transportation will conduct a public information meeting to present north-so...

Village Board Hires New Village Manager

The Homer Glen Village Board is pleased to announce Karie Friling as the new Village Manager. At the Village Board meeting on February 27, 2019 the Village Board approved an employment agreement with Ms. Friling, and she will assume responsibilities on Ap...

Homer Glen Ranks #4 on Illinois Safest City List

SafeWise has released its fifth annual Safest Cities report, and the Village of Homer Glen has ranked number four on the list for Illinois. Using information that cities across the country report through the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program, each year ...

Homer Glen #5 on List of Safest Cities in Illinois for 2019

HomeSnacks used FBI crime data for 300 cities with a population of more than 5,000 to determine which cities are the safest in Illinois. Homer Glen has maintained its number five position from last year. To read more about the methodology used and see the...

Flag at Half-Staff to Honor Former Representative John David Dingell Jr.

Presidential Proclamation on

the Death of John David Dingell, Jr.

Issued on: February 8, 2019

As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of former Representative John David Dingell, Jr., of Michigan - the longest-serving Member of Congress ...

ALERT - Emergency Water Shut-Off on Pinewood Ct.

Update 2/06/19 1:11 p.m.: A boil order has been issued for the affected area and will be in effect for 24 hours or until lifted.

The water has been shut off for emergency repairs. Illinois American Water will be replacing a fire hydrant at 14555 Pinewood C...

ALERT: Water Main Break at 14656 West Abbot Road

There is a water main break at 14656 West Abbot Road. The repair work has been turned over to the Illinois American Water Maintenance Department. Customers may experience low or no water pressure until repairs are complete.

Will County Clerk's Office Seeking New Election Judges

Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry recruiting Election Judgesto train, work in April 2 Consolidated Election

JOLIET – Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry is urging interested individuals from both major political parties to sign up to become an Electi...

Gougar Road is Now Open

The sanitary sewer installation across Gougar Road between 151st Street and 159th Street has been completed. Gougar Road is now open.

Road Closure was due to work needed for the Fiddyment Creek Sanitary Sewer project.

As part of the Fiddyment Creek Sanitary...

ALERT - Boil Order in Effect: Heather Court and Heather Lane

At 11:37 p.m. on 1/10/19 Illinois American Water issued a boil order for all of Heather Court and 14339 through 14356 Heather Lane. The boil order will be in effect for 24 hours.

Posted on 1/10/19: Illinois American Water will be repairing a water main bre...

Disposal of Real Christmas Tree

To dispose of your real Christmas tree, remove all decorations and

Place tree at the curbside next to your refuse cart on your regular garbage pick up day. 

or

Trees may be dropped off at the Homer Township Highway Department/Road District building,...

Homer Glen Coat Drive

Give the gift of warmth to an individual in need. The Village Hall will serve as a Salvation Army collection location for new and gently used winter coats, scarves, and gloves. Donations can be dropped at the Village Hall, from December 3 through December...

Flag at Half-Staff to Honor President George H. W. Bush

Presidential Proclamation

Announcing the Death of

George H.W. Bush

It is my sorrowful duty to announce officially the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first President of the United States, on November 30, 2018.

President Bush led a great America...

South Pointe Not Moving Forward as Other Residential Development Activity Continues

South Pointe Not Moving Forward in Homer Glen as Other Residential Development Activity Continues

Homer Glen, (November 30, 2018)

Homer Glen Mayor George Yukich announced today that M/I Homes will no longer move forward with the South Po...

Fire Risk is Greater During the Winter Holiday Season

As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. Some not-so-fun facts:

• One of every three home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems.
• Although Christmas tre...

Will County and the Security of Election Results

News Release from Nancy Voots - County Clerk

Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots believes strongly in the integrity of the voting process and takes great pride in the diligent testing of Will County’s voting equipment. “We follow all ...

Candace Rose Receives a Making the Difference Award

At the Village Board Meeting on October 10, Mayor Yukich presented a Making the Difference award to Candace Rose for graciously volunteering and serving the Village's Plan Commission as Recording Secretary for over 16 years.

Candace Rose has been a residen...

Update Regarding Electricity Supplier

You may or may not have received a letter from ComEd regarding your electric supplier. The Village of Homer Glen is no longer participating in the Will Electric Aggregation Group program. Residents that were part of the Village's electric aggregation will...

Proposed 143rd Street Improvements - Lemont Road to Bell Road

In anticipation of the future travel demands on 143rd Street, Will County initiated a Preliminary Engineering Study for 143rd Street, between Lemont Road and Bell Road. On March 7, 2018, a Public Information Meeting was held at Hadley Middle School. &...

Village Board Begins Strategic Planning Process

At the October 25 Village Board meeting, the Board approved a contract with Northern Illinois University’s Center for Governmental Studies to provide facilitation for the strategic planning process. Strategic planning is a process that helps lea...

Lt. Governor Recognizes the Village of Homer Glen and Other Partners for Shared Services

Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti visited Village Hall on Thursday, April 13 to recognize the Village of Homer Glen and several intergovernmental partners for their ongoing efforts to promote shared services and cooperation among local units of gover...