The Homewood Village Board approved the class 8 incentive for the property owned by Beverly Spearman of The Spearman Firm, LLC at the Aug. 12 meeting. The two-story, 1,853-square-foot property located at 17911 Harwood Ave. previously was owned by Real Dobrez LLC, which left in 2018. The building has been[Read More…]
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Gobble Doggs holds grand opening in Homewood Aug. 9 with mural unveiling, scholarships
Gobble Doggs celebrated its official grand opening in downtown Homewood at 2025 Ridge Road on Saturday Aug. 9. The restaurant, known for its turkey and vegan hot dogs, offered complimentary samples at the event. Annah Mitchell, owner of Gobble Doggs, thanked everyone for being there. With a successful turnout and[Read More…]
You Matter 2’s interns give ‘pitch perfect’ presentations in competition
It was Pitch Day for the students in You Matter 2’s NextGEN summer internship program. The 14 interns waited patiently for their turn. All were neatly dressed in business attire and ready to make their appeal for funding. So what is Pitch Day? Think Shark Tank for aspiring nonprofit agency[Read More…]
Beyond Borders Café brings historical theme to downtown Flossmoor
As you walk into the new Beyond Borders Café at 1036 Sterling Ave. in downtown Flossmoor, you’re greeted to a cozy environment with warm colors and antique items that transport you through time. Owners Jennifer and Christopher Zarozny opened the doors and welcomed the community to the café on Saturday,[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustee introduces new prize for local business sticker cards to promote patronage
Flossmoor Trustee Gary Daggett announced at the Aug. 4 board meeting a new incentive of a boat excursion to encourage shoppers to participate in the downtown business sticker card program. The Support Our Shops program was started by the village late last week to help bring shoppers downtown during the construction phase[Read More…]
Flossmoor launches program to help downtown businesses during streetscape project
The village of Flossmoor has initiated a new Support Our Shops promotion. The construction phase of the downtown Flossmoor streetscape project is causing some disruption in business at local shops, but the village introduced its new promotion program on Friday, Aug. 1, to help provide an incentive to shop local.[Read More…]
Hooper steps into Southland Chamber’s executive director role
Jennel Hooper is just six months at her job as executive director of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, but she’s already setting the course for new endeavors and outreach. Hooper’s goal for 2026 is to connect communities with the 370 businesses that are currently members, grow the membership and[Read More…]
Homewood opens three bids for former Delanoe’s Pizza site
Clarification: The original headline indicated the village had accepted three bids. The bids have been opened and the board will at a future meeting accept one. Village staff will begin evaluating three bids for a business site that once housed Delanoe’s Pizza. The bids were opened and revealed at the[Read More…]
Hoekstra HVAC will provide free installation services to at least one household
Do you know someone who could use a new furnace? Or maybe their air conditioner isn’t cooling properly? Hoekstra Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), a family-owned business in Homewood, is urging community members to nominate a friend, loved one or neighbor for the Feel the Love initiative. After nominations[Read More…]
Queen’s Lavish Scents celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting
Latoya Newman, owner of Queen’s Lavish Scents, celebrated the grand opening of her business in Homewood with a ribbon cutting on July 11. Her shop is located at 18019 Dixie Highway, Suite 1A. Newman was surrounded by friends and family as she cut the ribbon alongside Mayor Rich Hofeld and[Read More…]
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