After three decades, Dr. David D. Mayer sold his dental practice in Homewood to a 29-year-old dentist named Dr. Alex Shore. For a few months, Shore has been slowly taking over, seeing Mayer’s patients while Mayer assists him. Dr. Alex Shore, left, recently purchased the dental practice of Dr. David[Read More…]
Author: Nick Ulanowski
Unique performances, health providers coming together at Healthy Homewood Fest July 16
Healthy Homewood Fest, an outdoor festival planned for Saturday, July 16, in Homewood, will bring together wellness providers for physical and mental well being. Healthy Homewood Fest will take place from noon to 8 p.m. on Martin Avenue in downtown Homewood with a main stage and smaller tents for exhibitors. Liz[Read More…]
Julie Lawton steps down as director of the Homewood Business Association
Julie Lawton, co-owner of the UpsaDaisy boutique shop, is stepping down from her role as director of the Homewood Business Association. Starting in July, the new director will be Lisa Komorowski, co-owner of the boutique shop Loulou Belle. Komorowski will be assisted by Loulou Belle co-owner Dodi Wians. The Homewood[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood in Flossmoor is preparing for an increase in out-of-state abortion patients
If the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, Roe v. Wade is overturned, as was indicated in a recently leaked draft of the pending Supreme Court decision, “trigger laws” in 26 states – including all five that border Illinois – will go into effect immediately, banning abortion. Illinois state law[Read More…]
Product Freak’s owner emphasizes fun at beauty supply store in Flossmoor Commons
Kristi Dinkins opened Product Freak, a beauty supply store, in Flossmoor Commons in July of 2021 with the philosophy that shopping at a beauty supply store should be enjoyable. She says that unfortunately that’s not always the case. “I had stopped going to beauty supply stores. I didn’t like the[Read More…]
New owners are leading a resurgence of Flossmoor Commons
Flossmoor Commons has experienced a resurgence under new management. The shopping/office space along Vollmer Road between Kedzie and Governors Highway, once had many empty storefronts and vacant office units but has been transformed into a thriving commercial and professional district. Blake Meier and Joe Labit, who purchased Flossmoor Commons near[Read More…]
Cork Gaming and Wine Bar opens in Flossmoor Commons
Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson and owner Ronakkumar Patel cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of Cork Wine & Gaming. (Nick Ulanowski/H-F Chronicle) Cork Gaming and Wine Bar officially opened in Flossmoor Commons on Tuesday, May 3, but the gaming portion isn’t in operation yet. The wine bar has eight[Read More…]
Karyn’s Inner Beauty, a wellness spa opens in Flossmoor Commons
Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson, right, and owner Karyn Calabrese cut the green ribbon to mark the grand opening of Karyn’s Inner Beauty, a wellness spa in Flossmoor Commons. (Photo provided by James Martin) Karyn’s Inner Beauty, a wellness spa in Flossmoor Commons, officially opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday,[Read More…]
Health & Wellness 2022: Occupational therapists help return patients to daily routines
Allen Davenport originally was skeptical about occupational therapy, but he said he saw its benefits after just two sessions with occupational therapist Miranda Palmer at Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields. Editor’s note: This story is the seventh in a series originally published in the Chronicle’s April 1 print edition, part[Read More…]
Trail Mix Concert Series will return with a ‘higher caliber’ of artists and as a year-round event, organizer says
Trail Mix Concert Series will return to Izaak Walton this year with a “higher caliber” of artists, according to event organizer Steve Ploum. The lineup includes a Grammy winner, an Emmy nominee and an NPR Tiny Desk Concert musician. Ploum said he hopes Trail Mix can begin attracting concert goers[Read More…]
