Another annual local event that was affected by the pandemic is making a comeback this year. The Chevrolet of Homewood BBQ for the Troops fundraiser will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, at the dealership, 18333 S. Halsted St. in Homewood. Proceeds from the event benefit the USO, which[Read More…]
Business
Culture Food & Entertainment now open after renovations
Culture Food & Entertainment, 18031 Dixie Highway, Homewood, officially reopened Tuesday, July 12, serving its first guests from 6 p.m. to midnight. “We are so excited. We are happy to still be here, because we know a lot of businesses didn’t make it over COVID,” said co-owner Joan Sullivan. The[Read More…]
Luckeyia’s Balloons in Homewood now open for design, distribution and DIY
Anyone in the area who wants decorative balloons should be able to find what they need at Luckeyia’s Balloons, according to owners Luckeyia and Anthony Murry of Markham. The couple held a grand opening on June 25 for their new shop at 18675 Dixie Highway in Homewood. They explained that the[Read More…]
Retiring dentist Dr. David Mayer sells his practice to Dr. Alex Shore
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. Under Shore’s ownership, the practice has been named Signature Smile Arts. “We[Read More…]
Homewood trustees authorize possible sale of Ridge Road property; mayor provides update on Kedzie TIF
Homewood trustees authorized staff to begin a process for making the corner property at Ridge Road and Harwood Avenue available for development. Homewood trustees approved a resolution at the June 28 meeting that sets the process in motion for the building at 2052-2066 Ridge Road and 18027 Harwood Ave. to[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…]
Gaia Market and Refillery brings ‘attainable sustainable’ options to Homewood
Kermit the Frog famously crooned that “It’s Not Easy Being Green.” He was talking about the trials of being a frog in the world of Muppets, but consumers trying to live a green lifestyle might sympathize with the sentiment. Sarah Tozer’s new shop at 1948 Ridge Road in Homewood is[Read More…]
Wind Creek Hospitality, local officials break ground on East Hazel Crest/Homewood casino
Last week, representatives from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and Wind Creek Hospitality marked the start of construction and celebrated local leaders who provided support to the project throughout the application process. The casino, slated to open in 2023, will be built directly just north of the intersection of[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…]
