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Homer Glen board authorizes RFP for independent analysis of police services after divided debate

Village of Homer Glen Board of Trustees · March 12, 2026
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Summary

Trustees voted to direct staff to prepare an RFP for an independent review of current Will County contract services and a feasibility study estimating the cost to stand up a municipal police department; the board was split on merit, but the motion passed.

The Village of Homer Glen directed the village manager to prepare a request for proposals (RFP) for an independent analysis of police services and a feasibility study estimating the costs of establishing a municipal police department.

Trustee discussion was split. Supporters said residents frequently ask whether the village could or should have its own force and that an independent, apples-to-apples comparison would provide…

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