At just 22 years old, Sultan Frehat has accomplished something many aspiring entrepreneurs only dream about — opening his own restaurant. Frehat, owner of Fill-A-Pita Mediterranean Grill, officially welcomed customers to the restaurant at 810 Maple Ave. in Homewood with a grand opening celebration July 17, offering free food from[Read More…]
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Her Closet Finds, previously Her Closet Boutique, has changed hands
Kara Coglianese is the new owner of Her Closet, a women’s clothing store in Homewood’s Cherry Creek Shopping Center, as of this month. The store was previously called Her Closet Boutique, and Coglianese renamed it Her Closet Finds. While most of Her Closet is dedicated to consignment, the store also[Read More…]
Flossmoor Station celebrates its 30th anniversary
More than 100 community members gathered on the Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery patio to enjoy food, craft beer, live music and speeches on Friday, July 10, to celebrate the business’ 30th anniversary. Flossmoor Station co-owner Dean Armstrong, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson, Village Trustee Jim Mitros and Illinois Rep. Will[Read More…]
Homewood approves bid process for sale of village-owned downtown property
The Homewood Village Board approved an ordinance June 23 allowing staff to begin the process of soliciting bids for the sale of a village-owned property at 18157 Dixie Highway, formerly resale shop Repeat Boutique. The village purchased the property in May for $100,000 from Grand Prairie Services Integrated Health. The[Read More…]
New business accelerator connects entrepreneurs with resources and workspace
A business accelerator that has worked with entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders on Chicago’s South Side since 2018 is expanding its presence in the south suburbs, bringing workspace, business development resources and networking opportunities closer to local business owners. University CoWork’s office at 17475 Jovanna Drive, Suite 1D, in the Homewood-Hazel[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees approve revised plan for townhomes on Flossmoor Road
Flossmoor trustees gave the green light to a housing project on Flossmoor Road that has been under consideration since December 2024. The board approved a planned unit development, special use permit and plat of re-subdivision for a 12-unit townhome development at 2611-2633 Flossmoor Road proposed by BG Park Centre LLC of Flossmoor.[Read More…]
Homewood board approves second extension for Tequila Raizes restaurant
A proposed Mexican restaurant got another extension with the village as the developer tries to finalize construction financing. The Homewood Village Board approved a second amendment to a redevelopment agreement for the proposed Tequila Raizes restaurant, 18134-18138 Dixie Highway, at the June 9 meeting, giving the developer additional time to[Read More…]
Homewood board approves special use permit and variance for 7Brew drive-thru
The Homewood Village Board approved a special use permit and zoning variance at the June 9 meeting to allow a 7Brew drive-thru coffee shop at 17855 Halsted St. The project, proposed by Who Brew LLC, would replace the existing 4,800-square-foot building, the former site of a Boston Market restaurant, with[Read More…]
Homewood board approves purchase of Halsted Street office building
The Homewood Village Board approved the purchase of a three-story office building at 17924 Halsted St. during the June 9 meeting, authorizing village officials to move forward with the acquisition of the property from the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA). According to Homewood Village Manager Napoleon Haney, the CCLBA[Read More…]
Hundreds attend Old Fashion Donuts & Café grand opening celebration
Hundreds of community members lined up in front of Old Fashion Donuts & Café and Hibbing’s Hot Dogs to receive free donuts and hot dogs for the grand opening celebration of both restaurants on Monday, June 1. Burritt L. Bullock, known as “Mr. B.,” the owner of the original Old[Read More…]
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