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Homewood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 19,471.

Population19,294
Median Home Value$221,100
Median Income$100,139
Area5.22 sq mi
TIF Districts9

How Homewood Ranks

#3
Best Fiscal Healthin Cook County
62 / 100
#8
Lowest Property Taxesin Cook County
0.96%

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Apr 14Public Hearing - Fiscal Year 2026-2027 BudgetAgendaApr 14Village Board of TrusteesAgendaApr 14Public Hearing - Proposed Harwood TOD Tax Increment Financing DistrictAgendaApr 9Planning and Zoning CommissionAgendaApr 2Appearance CommissionAgendaMar 24Village Board of TrusteesAgendaMar 17Public HearingAgendaMar 10Village Board of TrusteesAgenda

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NewsAPR 14, 2026

CN To Donate $750,000 To Homewood, Chicago Heights Orgs That Fight Homelessness

CN To Donate $750,000 To Homewood, Chicago Heights Orgs That Fight Homelessness Patch

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NewsAPR 08, 2026

Take a tour of downtown Homewood, Illinois

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NewsAPR 05, 2026

Homewood fire deputy chief to retire after 2 decades of service: Village

Homewood fire deputy chief to retire after 2 decades of service: Village MSN

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