Broken Window, Cash Register Stolen In Homewood Looting

HOMEWOOD, IL — A few incidents of civil unrest in Homewood have been reported in recent days, but Deputy Police Chief Denise McGrath said there has been nothing major as of Tuesday night.

Two broken windows have been reported since looting began in the south suburbs following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.

McGrath said one incident was reported at 4:47 p.m. on May 31 at Speedway, 18002 S. Halsted St. where cigarettes and a cash register were stolen. The cash register was later recovered down the street, according to McGrath.

The other damaged window was reported at the Suzie's Hallmark store at 18065 Harwood Ave. on June 1.

Also on June 1 around 11:31 p.m., someone tried to get into the ATM that's on the south side of the building at 18460 Governors Highway.

Stores on Halsted Street in Homewood have been closed since Sunday due to the civil unrest and won't open again until at least Thursday according to police.

Nearby in Chicago Heights, looting has also been reported. The Illinois Secretary of State facility on 209th Street sustained significant fire damage late Sunday night and has been forced to close indefinitely.