NOTICE! Read the Police Task Force Feasibility Findings
NOTICE! Take the Will County Sheriff's Community Survey
NOTICE! Read about the Lane Bryant / Tinley Park homicides below.
Dial 911 in an emergency
The Village of Homer Glen contracts with the Will County Sheriff's Police for police service within the Village.
Police non-emergency number:
(708) 301-9274
Homer Glen Court Call
The Village of Homer Glen has a regular court appearance date for the prosecution of violations of municipal ordinances:
Fourth Thursday of each month
1:00 pm
Adjudication and Penalties:
Ordinance No. 08-013
An Ordinance Adopting Certain Provisions of the State of Illinois Motor Vehicle Code, and Providing for Administrative Adjudication and Penalties within the Village of Homer Glen
Penalties and Fines:
Ordinance No. 08-XXX
An Ordinance Establishing Penalties and Fines for Violations of Ordinances of the Village of Homer Glen
Notice: Community Survey
Homer Glen Police Task Force Study
In January 2007 the Village of Homer Glen passed an ordinance creating the Police Feasibility Task Force consisting of one village trustee, four village residents, and several village Ex-Officios.
The goal of the committee was to re-visit the original 2002 Public Safety Task Force's findings and update the information using more current data. The Homer Glen Police Task Force gave a Power Point presentation to the Board of Trustees on February 12, 2008 regarding their final research report. The Village Board will continue future discussion regarding these findings prior to any approved action.
Homer Glen Police Task Force Findings (PDF)
Contact Village Hall regarding the complete study.
Police Task Force Members:
Trustee Chris Locacius Co-Chair, Gregory Weiss Co-Chair, Bob Schmidt Member, Todd Fonfara Member, Ann Holtz Member, Ray Horwath Ex-Officio, Ron Svara Advisor
Lane Bryant / Tinley Park Homicides
February 11, 2008
Print a sketch and description of suspect.
February 5, 2008
Update Information on Tinley Park Shooting Suspect (February 5, 2008)
At the time of the incident, the suspect was described as follows; however, he may have changed his appearance since the time of the crime. He is described as:
Male/Black 5?08? to 5?10? tall 230-260 lbs 25-35 years of age Medium complexion Broad shoulders Clean shaven
Clothing: Black jeans with writing/embroidery, with some type of rhinestone decorations on the rear pocket, a dark colored jacket, below the waist length, and a charcoal gray knit cap with hair pulled back, with thick braided hair and a receding hair line.
Subject is well groomed and known to have one braid laying over the right side of the face at cheek level that had four (4) light beads on the end of the braid. The braids on his head were pulled straight back.
February 4, 2008
Original Message Regarding the Tinley Park Shooting Suspect
In light of the recent shooting tragedy in Tinley Park that resulted in the death of five persons, we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims, and to our neighbors in Tinley Park.
We want to assure the residents and visitors to Homer Glen that your safety has been, and will continue to be our highest priority. The Will County Sheriff?s Department has been in contact with the Village Mayor and Village Manager since shortly after the shootings. Police patrols have been increased above normal levels in the shopping areas and school areas in Homer Glen, while still maintaining normal patrols in the residential areas of the Village.
As more information becomes available, we will post it on the Village of Homer Glen and Homer Township Chamber of Commerce web sites.
We want to urge our citizens to report any suspicious activity, no matter how small, to the Will County Sheriff?s Department at telephone numbers 708-301-9274 or 815-727-8575. Of course, in emergencies, dial 911.
If you have knowledge specific to the event in Tinley Park, please contact Tinley Park Police department or Cook County Crime Stoppers at the numbers listed below.
***** SUSPECT INFORMATION *****
The information regarding the suspect is described as follows:
Male / African-American 220 ? 240 pounds 5?8? to 5?10? tall
Tinley Park Police Department - Press Release - February 2, 2008
Lane Bryant Homicide Investigation
The Tinley Park Police department is continuing its investigation into the murders of 5 women at the Lane Bryant Clothing Store which occurred late Saturday morning February 2, 2008. Tinley Park Police continue to work with the South Suburban Major Crime Task Force, the Will County Coroner?s, the Will County State?s Attorney, as well as several other surrounding agencies in solving this crime. As reported earlier, this incident appears to stem from an armed robbery attempt which may have been interrupted.
As of this morning (February 3, 2008), the five victims have been positively identified by Will County Coroner Patrick K. O?Neil as follows:
- ? Connie R Woolfolk, age 37, of Flossmoor, Illinois
- ? Sarah T. Szafranski, age 22, of Oak Forest, Illinois
- ? Carrie A. Chiuso, age 33, of Frankfort, Illinois
- ? Jennifer L. Bishop, age 34, of South Bend, Indiana
- ? Rhonda McFarland, age 42, of Joliet, Illinois
The coroner has also determined that each of the five victims died of gunshot wounds.
At this time, we are asking that anyone having information regarding this crime, or who may have seen anything of a suspicious nature in or around the mall located at 191st & Harlem Avenue, between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Saturday February 2, 2008, to call the Tinley Park Police Department at 708-444-5394, or to call the Cook County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-535-7867.
In addition to the cooperation of surrounding law enforcement, Lane Bryant executives have been involved in assisting us in this investigation. Charming Shoppes Incorporated and Lane Bryant Companies, have announced a $50,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders.