When Siam Thai closed its doors for the last time on Feb. 28, there were customers who actually wept. After 39 years of operating their restaurant in Matteson and then Flossmoor, owners Noi and Nate Monaikul acquired a large number of regulars – many of them becoming friends. “We had[Read More…]
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Kedzie multi-family development discussions continue but plans must return to Flossmoor Plan Commission
A developer pitched three concepts to the Flossmoor Village Board in hopes of erecting a multi-family building the site of the former Ken Norman house, but some work still needs to be done as the project must again return to the Plan Commission for consideration. Tom Cachey of TJ Cachey[Read More…]
Resident looks to put Poppin Corks Bistro into Siam Thai space in Flossmoor Commons
A longtime Flossmoor resident is hoping to bring a new restaurant to Flossmoor Commons, possibly filling the space of Siam Thai as its owners are retiring. Randall Smith pitched his initial plans for Poppin Corks Bistro on Monday, Feb. 20, to the Flossmoor Village Board while requesting a liquor license[Read More…]
Hazel Crest residents oppose country club redevelopment, express frustration with village officials
This story is the second in a series. A number of Hazel Crest residents spoke during the public comment section of the Hazel Crest village board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14, shortly after the board voted to annex Calumet Country Club into Hazel Crest. No one spoke in favor of annexation[Read More…]
Grady’s Snack ‘N Dine adds a robot to assist its serving staff
A robot is helping servers deliver plates to customers at Grady’s Snack ‘N Dine in Homewood. The robot, called Servi, started delivering meals in November. The robot has three trays for plates. After servers put the food-filled plates on the trays, they use a touchscreen to select the table number where[Read More…]
European Wax Center opens in Homewood
The European Wax Center celebrated its grand opening at 17729 S. Halsted St., Homewood, on Monday, Feb. 13, with a ribbon cutting and tour of the new facility. Mayor Rich Hofeld joined community members and staff at the franchise’s launch. “We’re happy to have another business join our community,” Hofeld said.[Read More…]
Homewood officials disappointed in Walmart closure, turn to seeking replacement
Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld said he was surprised by Walmart’s announcement that it would close its store at 17750 Halsted St. on March 10 because he thought the store was doing very well. “I wish they had consulted with us ahead of time,” he said. “Were they really aware that[Read More…]
Walmart says Homewood store will close, failed to meet financial expectations
Walmart officials announced on Wednesday that the Homewood store at 17550 Halsted St. will close on March 10 because its financial performance has not met company expectations. “This decision was not made lightly and was reached only after a thorough review process,” said Felicia McCranie, communications director for Walmart in[Read More…]
Walmart to close Homewood store March 10
Walmart officials announced on Wednesday, Feb. 8, that the Homewood store at 17750 Halsted St. will be closing on March 10. “This decision was not made lightly and was reached only after a thorough review process,” said Felicia McCranie, communications director for Walmart in the North and East U.S. “We have[Read More…]
Calumet Area Industrial Commission to host Federal Reserve economist
The Status of The Midwest Economy and Its Manufacturing Sector The Calumet Area Industrial Commission will host a membership luncheon with guest speaker Thomas Walstrum, senior business economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 15, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Alsip. Walstrum is[Read More…]