The Local 150 branch of the International Union of Operating Engineers has been on strike against Lehigh Hanson, Lafarge Holcim and Vulcan Materials since June 7. No asphalt is being moved in Illinois, causing multiple construction and public works projects in the Homewood-Flossmoor area to be delayed. Lehigh Hanson and[Read More…]
Business
Wake-N-Bakery opens its first south suburban location in downtown Homewood
Wake-N-Bakery officially opened its Homewood location on Friday, July 15. The shop is part of a chain of cafés that sell cookies, cakes, brownies, other pastries, lattes, teas and lemonades with federally legal, hemp-derived cannabinoids such as Delta-8 THC, THC-O and CBD. They also sell pre-rolled “joints” and THC-infused gummies. [Read More…]
2nd annual Battle of the Chefs tops first year
Maureen Mader was quite satisfied with the second annual Battle of the Chefs event hosted by her deli, Dunning’s Market in downtown Flossmoor, on July 16. Just about every aspect of the event exceeded her hopes. “Everything ran smoothly. The weather was perfect. The food was delicious. The band was[Read More…]
Roots of new Homewood botanical shop in Mississippi farmland
The “roots” in the name of the new botanical shop, Roots + Fire Water at 1941 Ridge Road, refers to more than just the plants for sale. The roots reach back in time and across the miles to Mississippi. That’s where the family of mother-daughter co-owners Denice Rhodes of South[Read More…]
Chevrolet of Homewood to host annual BBQ for the Troops fundraiser on Saturday
Another annual local event that was affected by the pandemic is making a comeback this year. The Chevrolet of Homewood BBQ for the Troops fundraiser will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, at the dealership, 18333 S. Halsted St. in Homewood. Proceeds from the event benefit the USO, which[Read More…]
Culture Food & Entertainment now open after renovations
Culture Food & Entertainment, 18031 Dixie Highway, Homewood, officially reopened Tuesday, July 12, serving its first guests from 6 p.m. to midnight. “We are so excited. We are happy to still be here, because we know a lot of businesses didn’t make it over COVID,” said co-owner Joan Sullivan. The[Read More…]
Luckeyia’s Balloons in Homewood now open for design, distribution and DIY
Anyone in the area who wants decorative balloons should be able to find what they need at Luckeyia’s Balloons, according to owners Luckeyia and Anthony Murry of Markham. The couple held a grand opening on June 25 for their new shop at 18675 Dixie Highway in Homewood. They explained that the[Read More…]
Retiring dentist Dr. David Mayer sells his practice to Dr. Alex Shore
After three decades, Dr. David D. Mayer sold his dental practice in Homewood to a 29-year-old dentist named Dr. Alex Shore. For a few months, Shore has been slowly taking over, seeing Mayer’s patients while Mayer assists him. Under Shore’s ownership, the practice has been named Signature Smile Arts. “We[Read More…]
Homewood trustees authorize possible sale of Ridge Road property; mayor provides update on Kedzie TIF
Homewood trustees authorized staff to begin a process for making the corner property at Ridge Road and Harwood Avenue available for development. Homewood trustees approved a resolution at the June 28 meeting that sets the process in motion for the building at 2052-2066 Ridge Road and 18027 Harwood Ave. to[Read More…]
Julie Lawton steps down as director of the Homewood Business Association
Julie Lawton, co-owner of the UpsaDaisy boutique shop, is stepping down from her role as director of the Homewood Business Association. Starting in July, the new director will be Lisa Komorowski, co-owner of the boutique shop Loulou Belle. Komorowski will be assisted by Loulou Belle co-owner Dodi Wians. The Homewood[Read More…]
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