The Windy City Cannabis dispensary in Homewood will double in size soon. The medical and recreational marijuana store at 1137 175th St. in Homewood will expand into the connected vacant space next door in the business strip. Windy City is planning to close briefly while the renovations take place. The[Read More…]
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Roots + Fire Water owners celebrate first anniversary
At the ribbon cutting ceremony last year for Roots + Fire Water, Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld asked if the owners, Denice Rhodes and Amanda Battles, would offer help to people who tend to kill houseplants. It turns out he wasn’t the only one with that question. As the mother-daughter team[Read More…]
New beauty supply and tobacco stores open in Homewood
A new beauty supply store and a tobacco shop recently opened in Homewood. The building they share, formerly a Discount Tire outlet, is barely recognizable now. About a month ago, DNA Beauty Supply and Smoke Shop Superstore began welcoming customers to their new locations at 810 Maple Avenue in Homewood.[Read More…]
Flossmoor Station caboose is back in the ice cream business
Ice cream is back in the Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery caboose just in time for the heat of mid-summer. At a ribbon cutting Thursday, June 29, for the reopening of the ice cream shop, FSRB co-owner Carolyn Armstrong said the ice cream machine that had helped make kids and[Read More…]
Apparel Redefined plans major expansion in Homewood: Village approves land purchase and redevelopment
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…]
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…]
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