Homer Glen Overview

Incorporated on April 17, 2001, the Village of Homer Glen is strategically positioned in northeastern Will County, 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The I-355 Veteran’s Memorial Tollway links I-55 south to I-80 on the western edge of the community. Homer Glen is an upscale suburban gem offering a unique blend of open space, beautiful residential developments, and vibrant commercial corridors with significant commercial growth potential. Homer Glen is one of Will County’s largest municipalities, currently encompassing approximately 22 square miles with the opportunity to ultimately grow to about 25 square miles. The Forest Preserve District of Will County has over 1,300 acres of land within the Village, providing a unique lifestyle amenity.

Homer Glen is home to a variety of local businesses and nationally recognized brands. Economic development activity is occurring in the Village’s primary commercial corridors of 143rd Street, 159th Street, and Bell Road. The State of Illinois and Will County are investing over $200 million in road improvements to widen all three primary commercial corridors to four lanes of the coming years. These roadway improvements, needed to accommodate projected traffic increases, will further enhance Homer Glen’s attractiveness for new development. IDOT’s widening and improvement project for 159th Street (IL Route 7) opened for four lanes of traffic in November 2019.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Attractive demographics, quality school districts, easy transportation access, existing retailers and traffic counts make Homer Glen an excellent choice for new businesses. Two access points with the Veteran’s Memorial Tollway I-355, Illinois State and Will County road improvements and prime land development opportunities will help drive interest in Homer Glen for future business expansion and growth.

The Village’s strategic initiatives for economic development create the foundation for balanced growth. The strategy envisions new quality residential and commercial development that will build on the community’s unique character and quality of life while expanding the tax bases to deliver support services and amenities. The plan allows the Village to embrace growth along the high traffic corridors while elsewhere preserving the open space, natural resources, and semi-rural character that make Homer Glen so desirable.

The Village has streamlined and implemented business-friendly Code and process improvements to support residential and commercial growth opportunities. Village staff is proactive and ready to assist new businesses considering Homer Glen as a location. Please contact Village Hall to learn more about business and development opportunities in Homer Glen. SHOP & DINE