Royal Cultures, a hair salon specializing in wigs and hair extensions at 1953 Ridge Road in Homewood, has renovated and expanded its space into the adjacent storefront. Owner Olusolape Ogunrinola, who often goes by Lape, said she hopes the expansion will allow Royal Culture to hire more employees, extend its[Read More…]
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First decade Thank you to everyone who celebrated the H-F Chronicle’s 10-year anniversary with us on Oct. 5 at Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery. As we mentioned then, we invite you all to share your thoughts on the Chronicle’s first decade covering local news. Feel free to use this form[Read More…]
Flossmoor Animal Hospital is expanding its kennel, grooming and veterinary services
Flossmoor Animal Hospital is expanding with an entirely new, adjacent building that will about double the size of the facility. The new area will be exclusively for pet boarding and grooming, have a separate entrance off Kedzie Avenue instead of Governors Highway and include a new waiting room. Moving boarding[Read More…]
The Weeks | Oct. 20: Flossmoor downtown revamp, Homewood Brewing, The Living Room, Homewood candle shops
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Watch the livestream of the meeting here. Meeting ID Passcode . Highlights: Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in[Read More…]
Long-awaited Homewood Brewing opens with music, art, beer and a pledge to serve the community
There has been a sign on the door of Homewood Brewing for months that said, “Nope. We’re not open yet. Good things take time,” an indication of the community’s anticipation of the event. On Friday, Oct. 18, the “nope” turned to “yep” as the ceremonial ribbon cutting was held and the doors[Read More…]
Homewood trustees approve plans for Apparel Redefined development on 175th Street
The Homewood Board of Trustees approved a planned development that will allow Apparel Redefined to move its headquarters to the village and build a production plant for its custom clothing business on 175th Street. The company’s facility will be on 6.38-acre site at 1313-1351 W. 175th St. The land is[Read More…]
The Living Room by Envision Unlimited offers accessible mental health counseling in Flossmoor
The Living Room by Envision Unlimited (EU) is a program dedicated to offering free and accessible mental health counseling for adults. The spacious living room provides a comforting and relaxing atmosphere for clients. Located at 3325 Vollmer Road in Flossmoor, The Living Room is open to individuals from any community[Read More…]
Homewood trustees approve next step for two economic development projects on Dixie Highway
The Homewood Board of Trustees took action Tuesday, Oct. 8, to restart the possible redevelopment of the long-vacant former home of Delanoe’s Pizza on the east side of Dixie Highway and the long-vacant former site of Savoia T’Go on the west side. The board approved a solicitation of alternate bids[Read More…]
Mahogany House Candles, a candle shop, will open on Ridge Road
Mahogany House Candles, a candle shop that makes and produces candles made from 100% coconut apricot wax, is set to celebrate its Grand Opening at 1941 Ridge Road in downtown Homewood on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9. The owners, Flossmoor residents Jessica Osifalujo and Drew Osifalujo, who are[Read More…]
Homewood Brewing Company, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will open in Homewood next week
Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld announced the opening of the highly anticipated Homewood Brewing Company at the village board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. According to the mayor, the brewery is set to open next Friday, Oct. 18. Homewood Brewing Company is owned by Carmela Wallace, her son Brian Wallace and[Read More…]
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