Oxford Art Exchange, a shop that specializes in framed, original artwork at an affordable price, celebrated its grand opening in the Shops on Sterling building in downtown Flossmoor on Thursday, Jan. 11. The artwork at Oxford Art Exchange is less expensive than most artwork of its kind because the owner,[Read More…]
Author: Nick Ulanowski
Amabel Crawford lights the Kwanzaa candle on the 2nd night
Before lighting the second candle on Flossmoor’s kinara on Dec. 27, Amabel Crawford, director of learning and instruction for Flossmoor School District 161, offered a few remarks about what Kwanzaa means to her. She said Kwanza is a time for her and her family to “reaffirm our values, how we[Read More…]
Eliott Yurman lights Flossmoor Park menorah for the final day of Hanukkah
Eliott Yurman, a Homewood synagogue Shir Tikvah member, lit the giant menorah in Flossmoor Park on Thursday, Dec. 14, marking the last day of Hanukkah. An audience of about 20 people watched as Yurman lit the menorah at the guidance of Flossmoor events director Stephanie Wright. Before the lighting, Flossmoor[Read More…]
Flossmoor Commons to open a clothing store, an indoor playground and a new restaurant
Despite recent closings on the western edge of Flossmoor Commons, the shopping center’s co-owner Blake Meiser said they’re currently in contract negotiations with more businesses to fill up the space. Two of these businesses have been confirmed by their ownership. Definitions and Meanings, a sports apparel store owned by Derrick[Read More…]
Ron Kirchler lights Flossmoor Park menorah for the 4th day of Hanukkah
Community member Ron Kirchler lit the giant menorah in front of Park Place in Flossmoor Park for the fourth night of Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 10. A different community member is lighting the menorah every day of Hanukkah. Flossmoor Village events manager Stephanie Wright assisted Kirchler. She instructed Kirchler to[Read More…]
Smoke shop opens in Flossmoor Commons
All the Smoke, a shop selling cigars, CBD products, Delta-8 THC products, vapes, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, rolling papers, glass pipes, water pipes, other smoking accessories and kratom, is one of the newest businesses in Flossmoor Commons. “That was the goal – to make it as nice, as urban, as[Read More…]
Ink-N-Um Tattoos celebrates its grand opening in Southgate Shopping Center
Ink-N-Um Tattoos & Body Piercing, Homewood’s second tattoo parlor, celebrated its grand opening in a ribbon-cutting celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Owner Bob Garrity has wanted to move his Calumet City shop to his hometown of Homewood for years. Due to community support and recent changes in zoning regulations, he was finally able to relocate to[Read More…]
Signature Smile Arts shows off renovations in grand opening celebration
Signature Smile Arts celebrated its grand opening in a ribbon-cutting celebration on Thursday, Nov. 16. Dr. Alex Shore showed off the renovations he’s made since taking over the practice following the retirement of Dr. David Mayer. The renovations included new equipment and a new surgical area. The waiting area has been[Read More…]
Small Business Saturday will feature sales, extended hours, games and prizes at local stores
Small Business Saturday is every year the day after Black Friday and falls on Nov. 25 this year. Community members walk around Homewood and Flossmoor’s shopping districts, taking advantage of extended store hours, free snacks and discounts at participating local businesses. “When you shop local, it stays local. It goes[Read More…]
Once-dubbed ‘path of destruction’ in Izaak Walton may become a bike trail
What was once dubbed the “path of destruction” by Izaak Walton nature preserve officials is now being called the “path of restoration.” Izaak Walton and Homewood Public Works Department officials said the eventual goal is to turn it into a bike path that connects to Old Plank Trail at Thorn[Read More…]