Raiye Rosado and Tobias Cichon, owners of Rabid Brewing in Homewood. (Provided photo) Since mid-March, when the pandemic hit, businesses have had to close or adapt. At Rabid Brewing, they adapted. Owner Raiye Rosado said that she can’t think of one aspect of the business that hasn’t been affected and[Read More…]
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Mediterranean restaurant, property donation for HSC approved in Homewood
Two property transactions approved Tuesday by Homewood trustees will bring a new restaurant and an expansion of the Homewood Science Center to the downtown area.
Video gaming authorized to expand in Homewood
More businesses will be allowed to have gambling machines in Homewood after the village board passed a new ordinance Tuesday. Any bars or restaurants that have been in the village for at least four years and already hold liquor licenses can now apply for video gaming machines. Homewood has six[Read More…]
Reopening is requiring cautionary steps for businesses
Staying in business during a down economy is a challenge. As the state follows Restore Illinois guidelines, Homewood and Flossmoor businesses are taking steps to reopen, albeit on a limited basis. In early June, the Chronicle asked local business owners to reply to a brief survey about how their business[Read More…]
Video gaming, property transactions on Homewood board agenda Tuesday
At their meeting Tuesday, Homewood trustees will consider two property transactions that will affect downtown development, and action that will reverse years of gaming policy. Trustees will consider a change to municipal code to allow video gaming machines in bars and restaurants that have operated in the village for at[Read More…]
Riding boom gives bike shop a bump
When the stay-at-home order came down from the governor’s office, Steve Buchtel, of GoodSpeed Cycles in Homewood, expected business to idle. Instead, bike shops in Illinois were deemed essential businesses, a move Buchtel said made sense. Many people rely on bicycles for transportation, and GoodSpeed also serves customers who use[Read More…]
LaBanque Hotel in Homewood to close temporarily because of COVID-19 pandemic
As the worldwide ripple effects of the coronavirus outbreak continue, the tourism and hospitality industries have been hit particularly hard, and on Friday, March 27, Homewood’s boutique hotel, La Banque, closed its doors for “a week or two” according to Manager Meg Sakka. The hotel joins a growing number of[Read More…]
Maple Tree owner: ‘We are the phoenix’
Maple Tree Inn opened its new location at 18849 Dixie Highway in Homewood to the public on Feb. 7 and had a successful opening weekend, serving more than 800 diners, according to co-owner Katie Wennberg. But the ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 12 still proved to be an emotional occasion,[Read More…]
Vida Tacos features artistic passion for food
Vida Tacos opened Nov. 2 at 18102 Martin Ave. in Homewood, and owner Alfredo Castro said his approach is captured by the restaurant’s logo. Alfredo Castro and Rosaelia Samanieso pose by Vida Tacos’ logo. The new r estaurant opened Nov. 2 in downtown Homewood. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) “Vida” not only means “life” in Spanish,[Read More…]
Life-sized toy soldiers guard local store
Life-sized toy soldiers create a holiday scene at The Art Corner in the Southgate Shopping Center.