Advocates for local businesses will have a chance to show their appreciation Saturday, Nov. 25, by starting their holiday shopping during Small Business Saturday.
Author: Eric Crump
Homewood takes on festive look
Public works crews and members of the Homewood Beautification Committee were at work Monday, Nov. 20, getting the village ready for the holidays. Craig JaBaay with Homewood Public Works lifts a large wreath into position Monday on the west side of the 183rd Street viaduct. (Photos by Eric Crump/H-F[Read More…]
Homewood meeting spells out home rule proposal
The first informational meeting on home rule for Homewood drew an estimated 80 people anxious to learn why trustees are proposing a change in the village government’s status. More than a dozen people asked questions during the meeting Nov. 9 at the Marie Irwin Community Center.
Grape & Grain will shift to event business under new ownership
Grape & Grain, a craft beer and wine bar in downtown Homewood, has new owners and will soon launch a new approach to the business. Homewood businessman Bill Frank recently announced that he agreed to purchase the business from Edia Santiago.
Duo’s to close soon in downtown Homewood
Duo’s Boutique in downtown Homewood will be closing soon, probably by the end of November or early December, according to owner Christine Ghezzi.
Area public works crews descend upon Homewood for disaster drill
An imaginary microburst storm hit Homewood on Thursday, Oct. 26, downing trees and making main thoroughfares impassable. Luckily, it was a test and only a test for public works officials. The storm events served as the scenario for the first major disaster drill sponsored by the Suburban Public Works Directors Association.
Homewood officials: Residents get their money’s worth
Homewood Finance Director Dennis Bubenik presented the proposed property tax levy of $6,324,211 for 2017 to the board of trustees on Tuesday and he offered a chart that he said should give Homewood residents a clearer idea how their property tax dollars are spent.
Organizations honor two Homewood Public Works employees
Residents can stop asking what Homewood Public Works puts in the village’s hanging baskets and flower pots to create the stunning foliage throughout the community: It’s pixie dust. Seriously, “It’s really an intensive maintenance thing. I can’t really say to go to so-and-so store, buy so-and-so product and your life[Read More…]
Beans & Greens to close after a year in downtown Homewood
Beans & Greens will be closing soon. The board of the South Suburban Food Co-op, which operates the store at 1941 Ridge Road in Homewood, announced Oct. 15 that the store did not have the level of support from the community necessary to meet expenses.
Rabid Brewing anticipation to pay off Friday as grand opening begins
The beer is flowing. Rabid Brewing’s longer-than-expected development period is about to come to an end. On Friday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 14, the craft brewery will host its grand opening festivities.
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