When patrons step through the door of Be Free Juice Bar in downtown Homewood, the first thing they will see is a wall of flowers. They will have their first chance on Saturday, Aug. 19, when the juice bar celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting at 18102 Martin Ave.,[Read More…]
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Homewood Culver’s gets books for kids from Cook County Farm Bureau
The Cook County Farm Bureau is sharing a message about agriculture with young readers through a “book barn” program at Culver’s Restaurant, 850 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. The book barn is filled with books that bring agricultural learning to a child’s perspective, while teaching kids where the food they are[Read More…]
Home buyers flocking to H-F area: real estate trade group
It’s official. Homewood and Flossmoor are now recognized as two of the four hottest suburban real estate markets in the Chicago area. In its July 18 edition, Crain’s Chicago Business reported the surge in local home purchases based on recent data from the Chicago Association of Realtors. You’ve reached subscriber-only content[Read More…]
Flossmoor Business Association planning events for remainder of 2017
Having reached the mid-point of 2017, the Flossmoor Business Association (FBA) is gearing up with a full calendar of events through the end of the year. Doyle Sims, FBA’s president and owner of Doyle Designed Salon and Education Center, is excited with the direction the association is taking. “Formerly, the association was[Read More…]
Opening day getting closer, Rabid Brewing owner says
Rabid Brewing was granted an extension to its financial incentive agreement with the Homewood village board at the June 13 meeting. It’s the second extension for the brewery at 17759 Bretz Drive in Homewood. Rabid owner Raiye Rosado called the situation with construction “delicate,” but didn’t offer any other explanation[Read More…]
Homewood modifies liquor license for Redbird Cafe
The Homewood village board approved an ordinance establishing a new type of liquor license for Redbird Cafe. The Class 7B license allows on-premises consumption of beer and wine only. It does not allow alcohol carry out or video gaming. No more than 25 percent of Redbird’s yearly receipts can be from[Read More…]
Mitchell’s Ice Cream may be closed for the summer
Mitchell’s Ice Cream and Candies may not be reopening this summer, David Milazzo of Bravo Foods confirmed Wednesday, but the door isn’t yet closed. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
La Voute to ring in anniversary with ‘Voice’ singer
A Homewood restaurant will celebrate its second anniversary by hosting a performance by a teen singer who appeared on “The Voice.” Riley Elmore will perform at La Voute from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already[Read More…]
Bistro on Sterling carries on where Fresh Starts left off
Fans of the longtime restaurant Fresh Starts in Flossmoor can experience a fresh new look and new menu items as the longtime eatery reopened May 19 under new ownership as the Bistro on Sterling. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log[Read More…]
Homewood insurance agent celebrates three decades in business
A celebration is underway in Homewood as longtime business owner Angelo Tzinares marks his 30th anniversary as a State Farm agent in the village. Through the years his business has been in three locations in Homewood, all on Dixie Highway. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free[Read More…]
