An agenda item at the Homewood Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, June 25, would have directed staff to begin negotiations with a prospective buyer for the village-owned building at 2018-2020 Ridge Road, formerly the home of Karate Kids. None of the trustees made a motion to proceed, however, so the[Read More…]
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HBA hires Allisa Opyd as first executive director
When Allysa Opyd worked a booth at the Homewood Art & Garden Street Fair on May 31, helping kids make sand art, she was on familiar ground. She served as the village’s events manager for eleven years. But this time, she was serving in a new capacity, as the Homewood[Read More…]
Woman led businesses and organizations stand out at Juneteenth fest
Of the many local and regional businesses and organizations represented at the Homewood Flossmoor Juneteenth Festival, one common theme stood out. Many were founded, owned or managed by Black women. Below is a brief sampling of these, along with what Juneteenth means to the women and leaders. The Jassac Charitable Foundation,[Read More…]
4th Annual Chamber Night to feature live music and local businesses
Members of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bel Canto Choir are set to perform in front of the Flossmoor Public Library on the evening of Thursday, July 25, for a fourth annual Chamber Night. Before the performances, local Flossmoor businesses, both from downtown Flossmoor and other parts of town,[Read More…]
South suburban leaders mark start of new phase in airport development project
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and leaders from the south suburban region convened a news conference Monday to recognize legislative work designed to guide the next stage in the development of the South Suburban Airport. State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, and State Sen. Napoleon Harris, D-Harvey, each sponsored bills in[Read More…]
Homewood receives three proposals for redeveloping former Karate Kids building
Homewood trustees will have three options to consider when deciding the next use for the building at 2018-2020 Ridge Road. The village received one bid initially and received two alternate bids before the June 11 deadline. The village is required by law to seek alternative bids when it considers a[Read More…]
Flossmoor gets good news on employee health insurance rates, hears plans for downtown wine tasting room
Flossmoor officials went on a roller coaster ride before arriving at employee health insurance rates this spring, but when the ride ended, the result was better than they hoped. At one point, it looked like premiums would jump to twice the increase the village budgeted for, but at the May[Read More…]
Creed II, a soul food restaurant, opens in Flossmoor Commons
Creed II, a soul food restaurant owned by Erwin and Tina McKennie, opened in Flossmoor Commons on Saturday, May 18. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, has a bar adjacent to the dining area and offers catering services. The menu includes chicken wings, pork chops, cabbage, yams, black-eyed peas, macaroni and cheese[Read More…]
Art & Garden Street Fair vendor with down syndrome has a message of kindness
Jacob Kiefor, a 26-year-old Saint John, Indiana, man with down syndrome, paints doormats and silk screens t-shirts with his own designs and messages promoting kindness. He’s set to sell his hand-crafted work at Homewood’s Art & Garden Street Fair on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. With the encouragement of Melanie[Read More…]
Village seeks bids for former science center annex on Ridge downtown
An empty storefront in downtown Homewood could become a restaurant, but Homewood trustees urged residents with other ideas to step forward. The Homewood Board of Trustees approved an ordinance on May 14 directing staff to seek alternate bids for the village-owned property at 2018-2020 Ridge Road, formerly planned to be[Read More…]
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