Homewood, IL is a vibrant suburb of Chicago, located just 25 miles south of the city. It is known for its friendly residents, safe neighborhoods, and great schools. There are plenty of things to do in Homewood including shopping at downtown stores, dining at local restaurants, exploring nature trails, or visiting the Racine Zoo. The city is also home to several popular events like the annual Hibiscus Festival and Music in the Park. Residents enjoy living in Homewood for its great quality of life and proximity to Chicago. In recent years, reviews of Homewood have been overwhelmingly positive with residents praising its small-town feel while still enjoying all the amenities of a larger city. With its warm sense of community and abundance of activities, it's easy to see why so many people call this suburb home.
based on 2 ReviewsGet to know Homewood with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Homewood
)-: - 12/2/2013
Homewood used to be a nice place to live but now there are alot of burglaries and the police isn't doing much about
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It'll always be my home.... - 6/6/2006
Even though I've left the Chicago area to move out west, I won't forget about where I was born & raised - Home Sweet Homewood!
As part of the oft-overlooked Southern Suburbs of Chicago - Homewood has lots to offer at bargain basement prices for Chicago. It's easy to forget that you are but a 35-40 min Metra Electric train ride from the city center when you're paying $200,000 or less for 2,000 sqft homes! Granted, these aren't brand new, but they are good quality 1950's or earlier housing stock with wood floors, trims and charcter.
But price alone isn't the reason Homewood is so special - it's one of the few Chicago 'burbs left that has a downtown with great shops, restaurants, and energy. It's great to see that since I lived there 10 years ago - it's only gotten better.
Give Homewood a chance if you're looking for a suburb to live in in the Chicago area. You won't be
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