On December 18, 2007, the Village Board passed an ordinance regulating outdoor lighting. For more information, please contact Village Hall.
The Village was honored on March 26, 2008 by Lt. Governor Pat Quinn for our Lighting Ordinance.
Ordinance No. OR07-068 - Outdoor Lighting
International Dark-Sky Association
The Problem with Light Pollution
Presentations:
Light Pollution:
The Economic and Environmental Impact of Poorly Implemented Outdoor Lighting
(Revised 01/08/08 - PDF 3.16MB)
The Effects of Light Pollution on Wildlife
(Posted 1/11/08 - PDF 2.34MB)
Breast Cancer and Light Polution
References:
YouTube Link - A short video about the problem of light pollution.
U. S. News & World Report 3/14/08, by Ben Harder
Homer Glen is mentioned on page 2 in the second paragraph from the bottom. Homer Glen's Debra Norvil is mentioned because of her extensive research on lighting and her contact with EARTH HOUR.
U. S. News & World Report
A composite of satelite images of the world shows light pollution in populated areas.
U. S. News & World Report 3/14/08, by Ben Harder
Light Pollution: Burning Earth at Both Ends
Chicago Wilderness Magazine, by Stephanie Folk
Homer Glen Sees the Light
Sources:
Chris Luginbuhl, Dark Sky Partners
Susan Harder, Email
IDA Illinois section leader, Email
Francis Parnell, Save Roane Starry Skies