This week: Two board meetings, a business opening on Halsted and a an acoustic punk concert. Last week: Continued controversy over the police shooting of Madeline Miller. Public works projects are rolling after delays earlier this summer from a quarry strike.
Business
Mama & Me Pizzeria is closing as the owner retires
Mama & Me Pizzeria, a pizza restaurant in downtown Homewood, is closing permanently on Friday, Aug. 26. The restaurant is known for its inexpensive, Chicago-style thin crust and live music on Friday nights. Owner Kim Phillipos choked up as she described her retirement as “bittersweet,” and said she wants to[Read More…]
The Bistro on Sterling hosts second annual Joe Cairo Drive For Hope fundraiser
On Saturday, Aug. 20, The Bistro on Sterling restaurant in Flossmoor will host its second annual Joe Cairo Drive For Hope fundraiser to raise awareness on substance abuse. The event will take place at Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. The Bistro on Sterling owners Tracey and[Read More…]
Local 150 members end strike that halted quarry work
The seven-week strike by Local 150 quarry workers ended on Tuesday, July 26. The work stoppage meant that asphalt wasn’t produced from Thornton Quarry and elsewhere, causing the delay of several construction and public works projects in the Homewood-Flossmoor area. According to union representative Ed Maher, Local 150 members started[Read More…]
Local 150 strike causes the slowing of local school construction, public works projects
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…]
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…]
