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Homer Township's field of dreams: But if you build a tollway, will people come?

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From: Chicago Sun-Times
Date: 19961025
Author:BILL RUMBLER

Look for Homer Township on the map past all the green, blue, pink and yellow spots that indicate incorporated suburbs. Just southwest of the Cook County Line in Will County, Homer Township is still blank, indicating that it's relatively rural with a lot of farming.

And that's the way most residents of Homer Township like it.

"Many people came to Homer Township because of open spaces and freedom from crime and the general quality of life, and they want to see it stay that way," said Ben Entwisle, a member of the township planning commission. John McIntyre, the township's community ...

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