Homewood Warns Residents Of Civil Unrest

HOMEWOOD, IL — The Village of Homewood sent an email alert to residents, letting them know there is potential for civil unrest in town, due to the trial of Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin.

"While we hope that circumstances surrounding these issues will not lead to unrest, it may put our community in harm’s way. However, if the need arises, we are developing detailed plans to keep residents and businesses safe. Please note, these are just precautionary measures. We will do our best to keep you informed."

If there is unrest in the region, we will close or limit access to various roadways, if necessary, just as we did in the summer of 2020. Many surrounding communities are planning to do the same. Recognizing that this can be an inconvenience, please be assured that your safety is our number one concern."

The village shared the following plans, along with communication methods to stay up-to-date from the village itself:

Traffic
The village said there is a high likelihood that the Illinois State Police will close the Dixie Highway exit and Halsted interchanges, adding to "please plan accordingly."

The village also recommends that residents consider running their errands, go grocery shopping, and filling up their vehicles’ with gas sooner rather than later. "If you’re able, you may want to consider staying close to home in the coming days."

Communication
The village said its primary means of communicating will be via Facebook and email. Click on the links below to sign up for village email notifications:

Email
Facebook

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