Popology Chicago Popcorn, a gourmet popcorn shop in downtown Homewood formally known as Pop Culture, has permanently closed its doors after six years in business. Owner Carlos Smith said he needed more time to care for family members who fell ill but is still grateful to have served the Homewood community[Read More…]
Author: Nick Ulanowski
Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate for president, speaks at Cilantro
Jill Stein, the Green Party nominee for president of the United States, spoke to dozens of Green Party members and others in the patio area of Cilantro Cocina Mexicana in Homewood on Sunday, Aug. 18. Stein’s name will not appear on the list of presidential candidates on the Illinois ballot[Read More…]
Ribbon-cutting marks opening of The Ridgewood in downtown Homewood
The Ridgewood celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 9. The business at the corner of Ridge Road and Harwood Avenue in downtown Homewood is across the street from the Metra station. The Ridgewood is in the same location as its predecessor, the Ridgewood Tap. The[Read More…]
Blue Pearl Candles moves to downtown Homewood
Blue Pearl Candles, a candle shop that uses all plant-based ingredients, relocated to downtown Homewood on Saturday, Aug. 3. “Traffic. Partnerships. Location,” Blue Pearl owner Kim Rowe said of the store’s move to 2050 Ridge Road in downtown from the northern end of Dixie Highway. “We’re going to be working[Read More…]
Definition and Meaning, a boutique brand clothing store, opens in Flossmoor Commons
Definition and Meaning, a boutique clothing store that exclusively sells clothing made by the Definition and Meaning (DAM) brand, opened in Flossmoor Commons this spring. Definition and Meaning sells athletic and casual wear. The inventory includes T-shirts, hoodies, sweatsuits, varsity jackets, jeans, baseball caps and other clothing for men, women[Read More…]
Homewood’s National Night Out features games and activities with police officers
Community members played games with Homewood Police officers in Irwin Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6. as a part of Homewood’s annual National Night Out. “This is an event where the police and the community get together and have fun,” Homewood Deputy Police Chief Tom Johnson said. “This gives us a[Read More…]
Toronto folk musician Abigail Lapell to play at Trail Mix show at Izaak Walton
Abigail Lapell, an international folk musician from Toronto, is set to perform at Izaak Walton Preserve on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 24, as a part of the Trail Mix Concert Series. Kate Prascher, a singer and guitarist from Hudson Valley, New York, is set to open for her. Lapell[Read More…]
Trail Mix Productions is expanding the local music scene with Trail Mix Presents
Trail Mix Productions is expanding its role in the local music scene beyond its original Trail Mix Concert Series by acting as a matchmaker between acoustic musicians and local venues hosting concerts dubbed as “Trail Mix Presents.” Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery is hosting Trail Mix Presents concerts on the patio[Read More…]
Eighner’s Florist changes its ownership to younger family members
Eighner’s Florist, a flower shop that also sells antiques, décor and gifts in downtown Homewood, changed hands on July 1. Previous owners Stan Eighner and Marge Eighner sold it to their niece Joann Sticha and her husband Bill Sticha. The business’s name will stay the same, but the new owners[Read More…]
Conservatory Vintage and Vinyl celebrates 5-year anniversary with DJs and sales
Conservatory Vintage and Vinyl, a mid-century modern furnishings and record store in downtown Flossmoor, first opened in July 2019 and has begun to celebrate its five-year anniversary with events every Saturday this month with DJs and sales. DJ Zulu, DJ Sean Doe, other record collectors and music fans and Conservatory’s owners and[Read More…]