Homewood will provide downtown businessman Larry Kane partial funding to cover the cost of a new air conditioning unit at Jonathan Kane Salon and Spa, 18065 Harwood Ave. At the Homewood Village Board meeting Oct. 28, trustees approved a $3,786 reimbursement through Homewood’s Business Incentive Program to Larry Kane of[Read More…]
Business
Flossmoor Social brings new flavor to Sterling Avenue
Flossmoor Social opened the third week in October, bringing a classy vibe to the Sterling Avenue location that formerly was home to Bistro on Sterling. The restaurant at 1040 Sterling Ave. is owned and was developed by the team at 7th Floor Hospitality, headed by Louis Morgan and Corey Singleton,[Read More…]
Berkot’s Super Foods opens store in Homewood
Berkot’s Super Foods brought a new name and new appearance to the former Walt’s Foods at 2345 183rd St. in Homewood. When the grocery store reopened Tuesday, Oct. 28, the dominant red color was gone. Store personnel are wearing black T-shirts with the Berkot’s name emblazoned in white letters across[Read More…]
Under new ownership
The Walt’s name came off the building at 2345 183rd St. Monday morning in preparation for its reopening under management of Berkot’s Super Foods on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Walt’s operated the grocery store in Homewood for 45 years. Berkot’s promises a major investment and changes with its operations.
Fire damages office building on 175th Street in Homewood
Homewood firefighters responded about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, to a fire in an office building at 905 175th St. Homewood Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong said offices on the third floor of the building were heavily damaged by fire, smoke and water. He said the whole building will be[Read More…]
Homewood board approves Class 2 liquor license for Berkot’s as it prepares to take over Walt’s store
The Homewood Village Board approved the request for a Class 2 liquor license for Berkot’s Super Foods at the Oct. 14 meeting. Berkot’s is in the process of taking over Walt’s Food Centers store at 2345 183rd St. on Oct. 27, Homewood Finance Director Amy Zukowski said. The Lagestee family[Read More…]
Flossmoor village board rejects liquor license request from Tornado BP gas station
The Flossmoor board of trustees unanimously voted down a request for a Class B liquor license from Tornado BP gas station, 3950 Vollmer Road, at the Oct. 6 board meeting. Gas station owner Hassan Hussein requested a Class B license allowing the sale of alcohol at retail in the original[Read More…]
Sherlock’s Carpet & Tile celebrates 50 years in business
The Sherlock family of Homewood is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their business, Sherlock’s Carpet & Tile. The flooring store in Orland Park is marking the five decades with a sale on select carpet, tile, hardwood and luxury vinyl brands. Sherlock’s Carpet & Tile originally was known as Medallion Carpets[Read More…]
Van Sipma Jewelers celebrates 125 years with vintage and estate showcase
Van Sipma Jewelers marked 125 years in business and 55 years in Homewood with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, and a weeklong Vintage and Estate Jewelry Event at its 2011 Ridge Road store. The celebration drew longtime customers, friends, and local officials who came to honor[Read More…]
Beyond the Book bringing a new literacy experience to Homewood
Come Saturday, Oct. 18, a new bookstore called Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience, will be open in downtown Homewood with a focus on cultivating a literary community. The grand opening is at 2 p.m. The store is at 18063 Dixie Highway. Resident and bookstore owner Tenia Davis said it[Read More…]
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