Air, Land, Water, Vegetation, Living Creatures

Village of Homer Glen Mission Statement

The Village of Homer Glen is committed to preserving, protecting, and enhancing our community's quality of life through responsible residential and economic development while utilizing sound fiscal management.  We will strive to maintain open space, preserve our unique rural character, and safeguard our natural resources.  The Village encourages community involvement in order to maintain and cultivate a balance of family, agriculture, business, environment, and cultural diversity for present and future generations.

Core Values

Rural Atmosphere
Concern for Environment

Preserving the rural atmosphere and protecting the environment are essential to safeguarding the appearance and character of Homer Glen.

Homer Glen's rural atmosphere is characterized by open space, agricultural settings, and the presence of large lots with horses and other domestic farm animals.

Protecting the environment is important to the health and well being of Homer Glen citizens.

Safeguarding areas of significant natural value, promoting the re-establishment of native vegetation, protecting and managing water resources, and providing wildlife corridors are fundamental environmental protections.

Understanding the agricultural roots and historical background of our geographic area will enrich the community and further clarify the need for preserving our rural atmosphere.

 
Managed Growth Density
Commercial Base Development

Responsible residential and commercial development protects quality of life by limiting adverse effects such as school overcrowding, flooding, road congestion, poor water quality and other environmental problems.

The highest priority in land-use decisions should be to protect residents from adverse impacts of differing land use patterns.

The Village of Homer Glen and its citizens benefit from commercial development that is consistent with the Village's Comprehensive Plan.

 
Inclusion - A Sense of Community
Limit Intrusive Government

Involvement of residents ensures an effective, representative, responsive government.

Promoting and encouraging the participation of all community members ensures the concerns of all are represented and respected.

Homer Glen residents benefit from a safe, family-oriented community by maintaining and enhancing educational, recreational and cultural opportunities. Pursuing alternative methods for funding these objectives without burdening taxpayers is a priority.

Homer Glen officials are entrusted to provide balance and stability while operating the Village in the least restrictive manner feasible.

A fiscally accountable government is needed to protect the interests of Homer Glen taxpayers.

Storm Water Improvements

Flooded Street

Notice of Storm Water Improvements
Farm View Hills Subdivision

Notice of Storm Water Improvements
Woodbine Subdivision

 

Events

September 27, 2008:
Homer Glen Lands Day and Community & Nature in Harmony Awards

April 26, 2008:
Earth Day/Arbor Day

March 29, 2008:
Lights Out America - "Earth Hour"
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

March 19, 2008:
Presentation
"The Value of Green Building & Leeds Certification"

December 18, 2007:
The Village Board passed an ordinance regulating outdoor lighting. 
For additional information, please visit the Outdoor Lighting page on this website.

September 25, 2007:
Recognition of 2007 Community & Nature in Harmony Award Winners

2007:
Long Run Creek Profile Study

September 25, 2007:
Homer Glen Lands Day Tree Planting Ceremony

November 15, 2006:
Excellence in Conservation Award Presented to Annunciation Byzantine Church in Homer Glen by Chicago Wilderness Congress

July 25, 2006:
Conservation Design Ordinance Approved by Village Board

Green Vision Program was Approved by Village Board

Helpful Articles

Energy Efficient Laundering

Make Clean Air Count with Energy Efficient Lighting in your Home

Clean Up Your Act with Low-VOC Cleaning Products

Make Clean Air Count with Low VOC Paints and Cleaning Supplies Around the House

Make Clean Air Count with Natural Landscaping for your Home and Community

Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald Ash Borer

Illinois Department of Agriculture Website

U.S. Forest Service Website

Emerald Ash Borer Website

Morton Arboretum Website

Resources of Interest to Kids

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Kids and Bats

Kidspace

Kidz Cave

Mosquitoes

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Mosquito control services within the Village are provided by

Clarke Environmental Mosquito Control

If you have any questions regarding their service, please call Clarke at:

(800) 942-2555

For information about West Nile Virus, Avian Flu (Bird Flu), and much more:

Illinois Department of Health - West Nile Virus information

Will County Health Department

Center for Disease Control (CDC) - West Nile Virus page

Revolution Health West Nile Virus Watch - Are you at risk?

More Resources

Bats and Birds

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)

Clean Air Counts

Comprehensive Plan

Conservation Design

Dark Sky Partners

Chicago Wilderness Grant (GIS Task Force)

Chicago Wilderness - A Regional Nature Reserve

Chicago Wilderness - Member News

EarthDay - Ecological Footprint Quiz

Earth Hour

Environment Committee

Environmental Protection Agency

Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling

FreeCycle

Green Communities Demonstration Grant Program

Green Vision Program

Homer Glen Lands Day: Tree Planting Ceremony, Community & Nature in Harmony Awards

Illinois Department of Agriculture

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)

International Dark-Sky Association

Lights Out America

LightPollution.org.uk

Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC)

Outdoor Lighting

Recycling

Storm Water Ordinance

Tree Preservation Ordinance

The Value of Green Building & Leeds Certification Presentation

The Village of Homer Glen Presents Larry Alport of The United States Green Building Council for a presentation on:

THE VALUE OF GREEN BUILDING & LEEDS CERTIFICATION

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
3:00 - 4:15 PM
Village Council Chamber
14917 Founders Crossing

Outdoor Lighting Page