A little-known fact about Homewood, Illinois is the important role the Illinois Central Railroad played in its history. Before Homewood was officially incorporated as a city, the settlement was mostly populated by German immigrants. One such immigrant was William Gottschalk. In 1854, Gottschalk arrived in the area that would eventually become Homewood. He owned and operated two hay presses which produced 14 tons of pressed hay per day. Gottschalk sold his hay to the Chicago Stock Yards by way of the Illinois Central Railroad. As his business grew, so did Homewood.
The famous Isaac Walton Preserve might have never existed without the Illinois Central Railroad. The railroad company originally used the land to mine sand for use in the construction of Markham Yards. The land was later abandoned and local “hobos and gypsies” took up residence. Arthur F. Senior, Jr. was a local leader of the Isaac Walton League, a group formed in Chicago dedicated to preservation of the natural landscape. He convinced Illinois Central to donate the land to the Village of Homewood in 1946, and what used to be known as the “sand pits” became the Isaac Walton Preserve.
The presence of the railroad can lead to accidents and injuries in Homewood. The proximity of the Dixie Highway, Tri-state Tollway, and I-57 to Homewood – and the heavy traffic of commuters travelling to and from Chicago every day – make car accidents more common in Homeland than in other cities of similar size. Other common causes of injuries in Homewood are on-the-job accidents, motorcycle accidents, and medical error. No matter what type of accident you or a loved one have been involved in, it is very important to contact a good Homewood, Illinois personal injury attorney.
The Homewood, Illinois personal injury attorneys at Dolan Law Offices are committed to helping you get just compensation for injuries resulting from the negligence or intentional acts of people or corporations through no fault of your own. An injury can disrupt your life, limit your earning power, and cause undue stress on your family. If you or a loved one have been injured in Homewood, contact Dolan Law Offices today. Consultation is free, and the Homewood, Illinois personal injury lawyers at Dolan Law Offices collect no fee unless you are awarded a monetary settlement or verdict.
