The grand re-opening of Homewood’s Dairy Queen is coming. Kelly Welsh, manager of the store, said she expects to announce the re-opening in four to six weeks after extensive damage was done to the building in a car accident July 17.
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Welsh family: Homewood DQ will rise from the rubble
While DQ fans gather to watch, owner Kevin Welsh and crew work into the evening to secure the building after it was heavily damaged in an early morning crash. (Photo by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) On Tuesday evening, Kevin Welsh, owner of Dairy Queen, and his crew met at the[Read More…]
Ridge Road closed early Tuesday after car crashes into DQ
An SUV remains embedded in the Dairy Queen restaurant at about 6 a.m. Tuesday. Police are investigating the crash but have not yet released information. (Photo by Eric Crump/ H-F Chronicle) A car slammed into Homewood Dairy Queen early Tuesday morning, and Ridge Road from Highland Avenue to Ashland[Read More…]
Vice District Brewing plans July opening after Homewood grants financial incentive extension
Vice District Brewing is hoping to open its Homewood location in July after the village granted an extension to its financial incentive agreement June 26. The craft brewer’s owner Curtis Tarver II said in an email to the H-F Chronicle that the remaining construction on the building at 18027-18029 Dixie Highway[Read More…]
Quickly and quietly, Bakewell Bakery closes in downtown Flossmoor
Two years after it opened in downtown Flossmoor, Bakewell Bakery has closed in somewhat mysterious fashion. The bakery, which cooked up sweet and savory English treats, was open as recently as Saturday, June 23. It was closed as normal on Sunday. At 5:15 a.m. June 25, Bakewell posted on its[Read More…]
Vice District seeks second incentive extension
Vice District Brewing is requesting that Homewood officials approve a second extension for a business incentive funding agreement. The village board will consider the request at its regular meeting Tuesday, June 26. The craft brewery was approved in September 2016 for $100,000 in financial assistance to develop a brewery and[Read More…]
Amended license allows Rabid Brewing to plan outdoor activities
Rabid Brewing will soon host outdoor events after the Homewood village board approved an amendment to the business’s liquor license at the June 12 board meeting. Rabid’s license didn’t originally allow for the outdoor sale of alcohol. The change allows the brewery to sell beer to patrons in an outdoor area[Read More…]
Buddig video competition offers $25,000 grand prize
You could win a $25,000 grand prize for a one-minute video that thanks to a local food company. The total give-away in the contest is $75,000 to mark Carl Buddig & Company’s 75th anniversary. The business, based in Homewood, is known for its convenient and affordable lunchmeats. Submissions are due[Read More…]
New full-service dental center would be first in South Suburbs
Final site plans for a new comprehensive dental care center slated for development in Flossmoor gained village board approval this month. The Center for Dental Excellence (CDE) will construct a 4,000-square-foot addition to expand its existing practice at 19615 Governors Highway.
The book store dream comes true: Bookie’s is coming to Homewood
When Homewood residents talk about what businesses they would like to see in town, one idea comes up consistently: a book store. It looks like that wish is about to come true. Keith Lewis, owner of Bookie’s New and Used Books in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, said he signed a lease last week[Read More…]
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