Hometown Mayor Dies Unexpectedly, City Stunned

HOMETOWN, IL — Hometown Mayor Kevin Casey suffered a medical episode Friday. He died at Advocate Aurora Christ Medical Center after life-saving measures were unsuccessful, city officials said in a statement.

Word of Casey’s passing spread quickly Friday evening. The family wanted to wait to make an announcement until after a planned Santa event Saturday, so as not to disappoint the children.

The 68-year-old mayor was born and raised in Hometown. He married fellow Hometown Cathy Casey, his wife of 47 years. The couple raised four children and had 11 grandchildren.

Casey served ten years as a city alderman and was elected mayor of Hometown as a write-in candidate in 2009. He also served on the Oak Lawn Community High School Dist. 229 Board of Education.

“Mayor Casey will be missed dearly by all of us that have worked with him, the residents of Hometown, colleagues, and his family,” said Chief Lou Dominguez, of the Hometown Police Department. “Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.”

Funeral arrangements are pending. Patch will update when more information becomes available.