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Residents press Homer Glen trustees to strengthen tree ordinance and appoint trustee leadership for environment committee

Homer Glen Village Board · January 15, 2026
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Summary

Multiple residents told the board the village needs a stronger tree ordinance and clearer trustee leadership for the Environment Committee amid reports of clear-cutting and slow progress on an ordinance update.

Residents and volunteers at the Homer Glen Village Board meeting on Jan. 6 urged trustees to finalize a stronger tree ordinance and appoint trustee leadership for the Environment Committee to provide continuity and oversight.

During public comment, Joe Therese asked that a trustee serve as committee chair and that the committee have a co-chair so work can continue when one trustee is absent. Heidi Pasella cited Village Code…

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