Hometown Heroes Banner Program

Mayor Neitzke-Troike and the Board of Trustees proudly offer the Hometown Hero Banner program, honoring current and former community residents who have served or are currently serving our country in any military branch.

Banners will be displayed for at least one season from approximately Memorial Day through Veterans Day. The banners will be displayed around Heritage Park Circle Drive.

The fee for sponsoring your Hometown Hero's banner is $175. This fee includes the cost of the banner and placement, removal, and storage over the sponsorship period.

To Apply:

Complete the application below.
Include a high-resolution photograph of the honored Veteran in military uniform. Digital photos will be accepted. ** Photos in military uniform are preferred but not required.

Hometown Heroes Banner Application

Contact Name*
Address1*
City*
State
Zip
Phone Number*
Email*
Hometown Hero Full Name *
Purple Heart / Bronze Star / Silver Star Recipient?
My Hometown Hero is Proudly Honored by (i.e. The Smith Family)*
Years/Era of Service
Eras of Service
- World War I: April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918
- World War II: Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1945
- Cold War: Sept. 2, 1945 - Dec. 26, 1991
- Korean Conflict: June 27, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955
- Vietnam Conflict: Feb. 28, 1962 - Nov. 7, 1975
- Persian Gulf War: Aug. 2, 1990 - Aug. 31, 1991
- Global War on Terror: Sept. 22, 2001 - Present
Would the applicant like the banner provided to them at the end of the display period?*
1. Yes
2. No
Please Submit:
A high–resolution photograph of the honored Veteran in military uniform. ** Photos in military uniform are preferred but not required.
Physical photos can be mailed to the Village Hall.
By mail: Village of Homer Glen Attn: Dan Waddick 14240 W. 151st St. Homer Glen, IL 60491
Submit picture here *
How will you submit payment?*
1. Online (Credit Card)
2. Check
Fee is $175. Online payment with a credit card is available on the Hometown Heroes Banner website page. For checks, please make check out to Village of Homer Glen.
For all questions and inquiries:
Please contact the Events Department at 708-301-0632 or email events@homerglenil.org.
Photo Release Acknowledgement (Check box to accept)
1. I HEREBY GRANT THE VILLAGE OF HOMER GLEN, IL PERMISSION TO USE THE ATTACHED PHOTO IN THEIR HOMETOWN HEROES MILITARY BANNER PROGRAM, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS PHOTO, OR ITS LIKENESS, MAY BE USED FOR THE VILLAGE’S PROMOTIONAL USE. I ALSO UNDERSTAND AND HOLD THE VILLAGE HARMLESS FOR ANY SUBMITTED INCORRECT INFORMATION, OR ANY “ACTS OF GOD” OR VANDALISM THAT MAY DAMAGE OR DESTROY ANY SPONSORED BANNER. THE VILLAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPROVE ALL BANNERS, AS IS A SPONSORSHIP, NO REFUNDS.

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Email address

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For a printable form to be mailed to Village Hall click here: Hometown Hero Banner Application

To Submit Payment:

To pay via credit card, click on the online payment portal link here: CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
To pay via check, mail, or drop off a check in the amount of $175 payable to the Village of Homer Glen to Village Hall.
For questions & inquiries, please contact the Events Department at 708-301-0632 or events@homerglenil.org.

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