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…]
Business
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…]
Homewood Board approves redevelopment, purchase agreement for Park West Plaza property
The Homewood Village Board approved the redevelopment agreement and purchase agreement with PWP Homewood LLC (Caton Commercial Real Estate Group), for the village-owned property located at 3003-3025 183rd St. at the July 8 meeting. The property is located in the 183rd West Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. The village established[Read More…]
Sen. Durbin hears regional concerns from Southland Chamber members
U.S. Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill) listened Friday as members of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce shared their insights on future federal government cuts and ways to enhance the South Suburbs and maintain a strong workforce. Hope for a final decision on the South Suburban Airport, concerns about artificial intelligence[Read More…]
Flossmoor downtown streetscape rejuvenation begins
Most of downtown Flossmoor’s trees were removed in recent weeks, causing some alarm from visitors who weren’t aware of the details in the village’s streetscape project. The lack of shade is temporary. The streetscape plan includes new trees in a new configuration, so downtown Flossmoor will begin to green up again[Read More…]
Flossmoor board supports economic incentive, liquor license for Flossmoor Social
The Flossmoor board of trustees expressed support for an economic incentive and liquor license for Flossmoor Social, a new restaurant coming to the village, at the June 16 board meeting. The owners of 7th Floor Hospitality Group, Louis Morgan and Cory Singleton, presented the requests and concept plans for the[Read More…]
Flossmoor board approves new cafe’s incentive, liquor license
The Flossmoor village board voted to a approve a request for an economic incentive and liquor license for a new cafe, Beyond Borders, at the June 16 meeting. The cafe will be located at 1036 Sterling Ave. Owners Chris and Jennifer Zarozny said they plan to operate an artisan coffee[Read More…]
Mel’s California Hoagies celebrates its grand opening in Homewood
Mel’s California Hoagies, a carry-out restaurant serving a variety of submarine sandwiches, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting celebration at 813 Maple Ave. in Homewood on Tuesday, June 10. Mel Lee, who’s originally from Sacramento, California, owns the restaurant with his wife, Tudy Lee. Previously, for about two years, Mel’s[Read More…]
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