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…]
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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…]
Homewood supports Class 8 tax relief for new restaurant on Dixie Highway
The Homewood Board of Trustees voted on Sept. 24 to support a Cook County Class 8 property tax relief designation for a new restaurant at 18031 Dixie Highway that is expected to open soon. Caterer David Mitchell and Chris Michaels plan to open Mitchell and Michaels Plat Du Jour in[Read More…]
Homewood invites local businesses to apply for building improvement funds
Homewood officials are eager to help out a few local businesses with a portion of the village’s share of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds. The deadline to apply has been pushed back to Oct. 11 after only one application was submitted by the original Sept. 27 deadline, according to Economic[Read More…]
Flossmoor endorses Class 8 tax incentive for Embassy Cigar Lounge
Flossmoor trustees voted on Sept. 3 to endorse a Cook County Class 8 property tax incentive for BRC Captial LLC. The company owns 1615 Vollmer Road, home of the new Embassy Cigar Lounge, which opened in May. The Class 8 designation is used to help redevelop vacant commercial or industrial[Read More…]
Popology Chicago Popcorn closes its doors
Popology Chicago Popcorn, a gourmet popcorn shop in downtown Homewood formally known as Pop Culture, has permanently closed its doors after six years in business. Owner Carlos Smith said he needed more time to care for family members who fell ill but is still grateful to have served the Homewood community[Read More…]
Gypsy Fix, J’EL Skincare merge for a enhanced shopping experience
Cradled in Flossmoor’s northwest corner of Flossmoor Road and Sterling Avenue, is Gypsy Fix, a charming boutique, run and operated by owner Morgan Sullins. Sullins has recently added a new addition –– a merger with J’EL Skincare. This special collaboration between Gypsy Fix and J’EL Skincare, as described by Jacqueline Nelson-Elliott,[Read More…]
Homewood creates new West Side TIF district
Homewood trustees took two steps toward the rejuvenation of the village’s west side business district at the board meeting Tuesday, Aug. 13. The board approved one ordinance that removed two properties — Parkway West Plaza, commonly known as Great American Bagel Plaza, and the former Brunswick Zone/Big Lots site —[Read More…]
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