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Homer Glen<br />
13<br />
Village Hall<br />
www.homerglenil.org<br />
(708) 301-0632<br />
14240 W. 151st Street<br />
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br />
Incorporated on April 17, 2001, the Village of Homer Glen is<br />
strategically positioned in northeastern Will County, 25 miles<br />
southwest of downtown Chicago. The I-355 Veteran’s Memorial<br />
Tollway links I-55 south to I-80 on the western edge of the<br />
community. Homer Glen is an upscale suburban gem offering a<br />
unique blend of open space, beautiful residential developments<br />
and vibrant commercial corridors with significant commercial<br />
growth potential. Homer Glen is a community of 24,591 residents<br />
with an average household income of $114,080. Residents have<br />
a high educational attainment with 39% holding a Bachelor’s<br />
or higher degree. Homer Glen is one of Will County’s largest<br />
municipalities, currently encompassing approximately 22 square<br />
miles with the opportunity to ultimately grow to about 25 square<br />
miles. The Forest Preserve District of Will County has over 1,300<br />
acres of land within the Village, providing a unique lifestyle<br />
amenity to even include an equestrian trail.<br />
Homer Glen is home to a variety of local businesses and nationally<br />
recognized brands. Economic development activity is occurring<br />
in the Village’s primary commercial corridors of 143rd Street,<br />
159th Street and Bell Road. The State of Illinois and Will County<br />
are investing over $200 million in ongoing and planned road<br />
improvements to widen all three primary commercial corridors to<br />
four lanes over the coming years. These roadway improvements,<br />
needed to accommodate projected traffic increases, will further<br />
enhance Homer Glen’s attractiveness for new development.<br />
Economic Development<br />
Attractive demographics, quality school districts, easy<br />
transportation access, existing retailers and traffic counts make<br />
Homer Glen an excellent choice for new businesses. Two access<br />
points with the Veteran’s Memorial Tollway I-355, ongoing and<br />
planned State and Will County road improvements and prime<br />
land development opportunities will help drive interest in Homer<br />
Glen for future business expansion and growth.<br />
The Village’s strategic initiatives for economic development create<br />
the foundation for balanced growth. The strategy envisions new<br />
quality residential and commercial development that will build<br />
on the community’s unique character and quality of life while<br />
expanding the tax base to deliver support services and amenities.<br />
The plan allows the Village to embrace growth along the high<br />
traffic corridors while elsewhere preserving the open space, natural<br />
resources and semi-rural character that make Homer Glen so<br />
desirable.<br />
The Village has streamlined and implemented business-friendly<br />
Code and process improvements to support residential and<br />
commercial growth opportunities. Village staff is proactive and ready<br />
to assist new businesses considering Homer Glen as a location.<br />
Please contact Village Hall to learn more about business and<br />
development opportunities in Homer Glen.<br />
George Yukich, Mayor<br />
Visit the Business Directory at<br />
www.homerglenil.org<br />
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