After more than two years, Vice District Brewing appears to be closing in on an opening for its Homewood location. Village Manager Jim Marino confirmed the business’s liquor license will be on the agenda for the July 24 board of trustees meeting.
Author: David P. Funk
Flossmoor resident, D161 board member, asked to leave Kentucky hotel amid controversy
Carolyn Griggs believes she and her family were treated unfairly when they were escorted from a hotel by police last weekend in Kentucky. Griggs and her family were staying at the Towneplace Suites Marriott in Richmond, Kentucky, during her son’s baseball tournament.
Homewood police to issue tickets for late stickers after Aug. 1
Homewood residents have until Aug. 1 to make their vehicle stickers current and avoid additional late fees and other penalties. Trustees approved an ordinance at the village board meeting July 10 that grants police authority to begin ticketing. The village began selling and renewing stickers on April 1. Residents are[Read More…]
Homewood police respond to report of shots fired
Homewood police responded to a report of possible gunshots Thursday night on the 18400 block of Clyde Road. At 8:38 p.m., officers investigated the incident at a home on Clyde and discovered a bullet had shattered a window in the front of the residence, according to a press release. No[Read More…]
Vice District Brewing plans July opening after Homewood grants financial incentive extension
Vice District Brewing is hoping to open its Homewood location in July after the village granted an extension to its financial incentive agreement June 26. The craft brewer’s owner Curtis Tarver II said in an email to the H-F Chronicle that the remaining construction on the building at 18027-18029 Dixie Highway[Read More…]
Two men face felony charges following Walmart fight, shooting
Charges have been filed against two men in connection with a shooting and fight at the Walmart gas station at 17550 S. Halsted St. on Sunday, June 24. Shmauer Banks, 20, of Chicago, and Deldeaundraa McKinnon, 19, of Dolton, were each charged with mob action and aggravated battery in a[Read More…]
Homewood couple say they tried to stop fight, shooting
A Homewood couple say they tried to stop a fight that resulted in two people being shot outside Walmart, 17550 S. Halsted Ave., shortly after 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 24. Cara Lawlor told the Chronicle on Monday she dove on top of a man being kicked in the head and[Read More…]
Amended license allows Rabid Brewing to plan outdoor activities
Rabid Brewing will soon host outdoor events after the Homewood village board approved an amendment to the business’s liquor license at the June 12 board meeting. Rabid’s license didn’t originally allow for the outdoor sale of alcohol. The change allows the brewery to sell beer to patrons in an outdoor area[Read More…]
Homewood fire protection rating upgraded, may affect insurance rates
Many Homewood home and business owners may see reduced insurance rates soon after the village’s fire response ratings were recently upgraded. The Insurance Services Office (ISO)raised the village’s Public Protection Classification rating from Class 4 to Class 2 at the end of May. The ratings are based on a 10-class[Read More…]
Drivin’ the Dixie recognized and honored statewide
An event locals have known as something special for the past 17 years is being recognized throughout the state this year. As Illinois celebrates its 200th birthday, Drivin’ the Dixie has been named an official Illinois Bicentennial event. It’s also received four awards from the Illinois State Historical Society and an award of[Read More…]