Dave’s Hot Chicken gave supporters a taste of things to come when it hosted an open house with free meals for employees, their friends and family on Wednesday, Jan. 29. “Everyone’s eating good and feeling good,” Dave’s Hot Chicken Manager Alyssa Simmons said, describing the event. “It’s a great vibe[Read More…]
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Primo’s Café & Deli opening soon on Ridge Road
Primo’s Café & Deli, a café and diner serving Italian food and freshly roasted coffee, is set to open at 2057 Ridge Road in downtown Homewood, the former location of Redbird Cafe. Scott Donkel owns Primo’s and The Ridgewood, the bar in the adjacent storefront. He and his daughter, Amy Donkel-Rohne,[Read More…]
Single mom of six wins Homewood Chevy Cares car giveaway
As Steve Phillipos always says, “Do you believe in miracles?” Well, Deanne Recklaus, a single mom of six, wasn’t so sure — until Christmas Eve. On Dec. 24, Homewood Chevy Cares held its 10th annual car giveaway. Each year, the company selects one individual in need based on submitted stories[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees approve agreement with BG Park Centre to pursue development on Flossmoor Road
Flossmoor trustees unanimously approved a development agreement on Monday, Dec. 16, with BG Park Centre, a company formed by two long-time local developers to explore the possibility of building townhomes in the 2600 block of Flossmoor Road. BG Park Centre partners are Byron Gregory and Gene Steinmarch, both of whom[Read More…]
Southland Chamber joins District 233 in celebration marking new CTE spaces
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Principal Clinton Alexander used a pair of gold-plated scissors to cut the ribbon held by students marking the official rollout of the new culinary, fashion design and interior design spaces in the North Building. A celebration followed on Tuesday, Dec. 17, when guests were treated to tasty[Read More…]
12.19.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Plan Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Flossmoor Holiday Lights Parade. Decorated trucks and vehicles from Flossmoor’s Public Works, Fire and Police Departments parade through the village starting at 4:30 p.m., bringing the holiday spirit[Read More…]
2 local businesses recognized by state office of tourism
The Illinois Office of Tourism in November released its annual Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide, highlighting 16 small businesses statewide that are part of the Illinois Made program, including one from Homewood and one from Olympia Fields. Vintrendi Wine Company, 3408 Vollmer Road in Olympia Fields, was listed in the guide’s Festive Bottles[Read More…]
Southgate TIF district expired and is officially terminated
The Homewood Village board officially terminated the 23-year-old Southgate tax increment financing (TIF) district at the Dec. 10 meeting. The TIF was established in 2000 and officially expired in December 2023. TIF districts are designated areas where a portion of the property taxes are used to fund projects to support[Read More…]
Flossmoor board to consider agreement with developer interested in long vacant downtown property
Flossmoor trustees will have a chance at the Monday, Dec. 16, board meeting to approve a development agreement that could lead to the construction of a mixed commercial and residential structure in the 2600 block of Flossmoor Road. The property just west of the Civic Center has been vacant for[Read More…]
Homewood approves property sale for Mexican restaurant development
A redevelopment agreement between the Village of Homewood and Joaquin Anguiano, the owner of an upcoming Mexican restaurant, was approved at the Dec. 10 board meeting. The restaurant will be called Tequila Raizes, located at 18134-18138 Dixie Highway. The founders describe it as a family-friendly, festive Mexican restaurant serving breakfast,[Read More…]
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