Note: This is part one of a two-part series. The second story focuses on comments from community members, bidders and village trustees. Homewood trustees voted unanimously Tuesday, May 27, to invite Caton Commercial Real Estate Group and Granite Realty Partners to purchase and redevelop Park West Plaza at 3003-3025 W.[Read More…]
Business
Brewmasters join forces to create a new offering at Homewood Brewing, Flossmoor Station
You don’t need be a beer aficionado to enjoy Peach Front Property, described as a big sweet, fruity, hoppy beer now being served at Homewood Brewing Co. and Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery. The Double West Coast IPA beer was produced jointly by Cam Horn, brewmaster at Homewood Brewing, and[Read More…]
Small Business Administration official tours Flossmoor, hosts roundtable discussion
Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson led Willette LeGrant, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Illinois district director, on a walking tour of small businesses in downtown Flossmoor on Wednesday, May 7. Afterwards, LeGrant and Nelson hosted a roundtable discussion at D’s Cookie Dough Company in Flossmoor, informing small business owners about resources[Read More…]
Dip n’ Double ice cream truck brings frozen treats around H-F
Note: This story was updated with additional content at 10:50 a.m. April 29. ‘Riding around the Southland you might see an ice cream truck that looks like no other. Flossmoor resident Pamela Jackson is the owner of Dip n’ Double, an ice cream truck serving gourmet ice cream with a[Read More…]
Eclectic Artistry Boutique brings new style and community to Flossmoor
As you walk into the Eclectic Artistry Boutique you’re welcomed by bright colors and hit with the unique style Etrenda Jones brings to fashion. Racks of jewelry and clothing of different styles in the modern eclectic style fill the boutique along with the interior design captivating one’s attention. Jones of[Read More…]
The Balloon Bar brings the party to Flossmoor with new business
Javanah Barnes, the owner of The Artist Collab, a creative event production company, opened the Balloon Bar on Saturday, April 5, joining the many businesses in suites at 1056 Sterling Avenue in Flossmoor. The Balloon Bar offers customers latex and mylar balloons, party supplies, rentals, installations, helium services and grab-and-go[Read More…]
Homewood approves amendment of HCF Homewood agreement
The Homewood Village Board approved a revised redevelopment agreement with HCF Homewood for the Hartford Building, located at the southwest corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue on April 8. The opening of the Hartford Building in 2023 increased the population in the Homewood downtown area, and increased property values, Director[Read More…]
Hidden Gem Guitars celebrates two-year anniversary with free guitar strings and recycling
Hidden Gem Guitars, a shop selling guitars and guitar accessories in the Brown Building in downtown Flossmoor, celebrated its two-year anniversary on Saturday, April 5. Everything in the store was 15% off. Hidden Gem offered a free pack of guitar strings to any customer who wanted one. Community members brought in old[Read More…]
Wind Creek Chicago Southland to open hotel on April 11
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort announced Tuesday, April 8, that its full resort experience — including its luxury hotel and spa — will officially open to the public on Friday, April 11. Early access bookings for both the hotel, with more than 255 rooms and more than 43[Read More…]
Family-owned Van Sipma’s Jewelers marks 125 years of service
For five generations, the owners of Van Sipma Jewelers have helped bring happiness into people’s lives. From its founding in 1900 as Van Sipma Bros. in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood to today’s store at 2011 Ridge Road in downtown Homewood, a member of the Van Sipma family has been serving customers[Read More…]
Newsletter
