The Homewood Board of Trustees on Tuesday, June 27, approved a letter of intent with Apparel Redefined to assist with the purchase and redevelopment of village-owned land on 175th Street and an adjacent office building. The site will be the company’s new headquarters. Apparel Redefined, a leading custom-decorated apparel screen printing and[Read More…]
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Grant Orthodontics marks 30 years of happy smiles
“What’s the first thing you notice when you meet someone for the first time? For me, it’s always been their smile,” said Dr. Lisa Grant of Grant Orthodontics. “Never did I find that more true than these past three years of hiding our smiles behind our masks. Now, once again,[Read More…]
Village of Homewood unveils new event strategy to ignite community engagement
Local officials have devised a new strategy to bring the village together and showcase the unique character of Homewood through community events. This overall plan is meant to bring residents, businesses, and nonprofits together through various events to create memorable experiences and promote the community. Together, the Village of Homewood[Read More…]
South Suburban Airport supporters excited by bill’s passage
Supporters are awaiting the day when Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls them together for a legislative signing ceremony that will start the next stage of developing the South Suburban Airport. The airport is considered a stimulant for economic growth in the South Suburbs. It would complement the Chicago region’s cargo airport[Read More…]
South Suburban Airport bill ready for governor’s signature
Legislation that calls for a public/private partnership to develop the South Suburban Airport will soon be on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk. The bill was approved by the Illinois Senate on Wednesday. It passed in the Illinois House earlier in the legislative session. The bill’s sponsors were Rep. Will Davis (D-Homewood)[Read More…]
Her Closet Boutique celebrates its 30 years in business
Her Closet Boutique, an upscale women’s clothing store that sells clothing, jewelry and handbags in Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Homewood, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary. Throughout May, the boutique is having sales to commemorate the milestone. Her Closet Boutique has new clothing, but much of the clothing is sold[Read More…]
Homewood trustees approve increase in TIF benefits for Homewood Brewing project
Unforeseen permitting costs and rising construction costs were cited by village officials as the reasons for increasing benefits for Homewood Brewing Company from $970,000 to $1.7 million over the next two decades. The craft brewery and restaurant is under construction at 18225 Dixie Highway. Trustees approved the amended redevelopment agreement[Read More…]
Kelly, Duckworth, Durbin introduce bills aimed at boosting youth employment
On Thursday, April 27, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), along with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth reintroduced two bills to expand and increase access to employment opportunities for underserved youth. The Helping to Encourage Real Opportunity (HERO) for Youth Act and the Assisting in Developing (AID)[Read More…]
Bergstein’s Deli is moving from Chicago Heights to Homewood
Bergstein’s NY Deli & Sandwich Shop, a family owned, New York-style Jewish deli serving sandwiches, soups, salads and other delicacies on the northern end of Chicago Heights, will move to downtown Homewood, likely sometime in September or October. Bergstein’s Deli will be at 18064 Martin Avenue, the former location of[Read More…]
Homewood man dies in Lemont industrial accident
The Will County Coroner’s Office reported Tuesday, April 25, that Dru A. Worker, 25, of Homewood, was killed in an incident at Seneca Petroleum in Lemont. Worker was pronounced dead at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday at the work site. The Will County Sheriff Police is investigating the incident. An autopsy has[Read More…]
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