Charles L. Evans, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will be the guest speaker for the 2022 Economic Forecast Breakfast on Friday, April 1. Evans will discuss the economy in the South Suburbs as well as what is currently happening in the country and[Read More…]
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Homewood trustees to consider letter of intent with developer
A vacant lot at Dixie Highway and Hickory Road might soon be the site for a new mixed-use downtown Homewood development. Savoia T’Go restaurant in January 2105. The village bought the property later that year.Savoia T’Go is demolished in June 2016 (Chronicle file photos)At the regular board meeting Tuesday, Homewood[Read More…]
Groundbreaking marks start to construction of Hartford Building
From left, Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld, restauranteur Jim Burke, developer Bob Hansen and developer Tim Flanagan take the first shovels of dirt to mark the official start of construction of the Hartford Building. The groundbreaking ceremony took place Thursday, Dec. 16, at the building site on the corner of Ridge[Read More…]
Family of rapper Juice WRLD to open brewery in Homewood
From left, Homewood trustees Lisa Purcell and Barbara Dawkins listen while Robert Lauderdale and Carmela Wallace explain their plans to open a new brewery and restaurant in space previously occupied by Vice District Brewing on Dixie Highway. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) An agreement with Homewood Brewing Company, owned by the family of[Read More…]
Residents share concerns about proposed Dunkin’; Flossmoor moves forward with plans
A Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins is coming to the northwest corner of Vollmer Road and Central Park Avenue in Flossmoor, despite the protests of some residents who live in the Park Place subdivision to the northeast of that corner. The Flossmoor Village Board on Monday, June 7, voted unanimously to approve the[Read More…]
Commissioners unimpressed with Calumet Country Club redevelopment plan
After five meetings and 20 hours of questioning by commissioners and the public, Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission members concluded that plans to develop an industrial distribution center on the site of Calumet Country Club do not rise to the standards set in the village zoning code. Commission members questioned[Read More…]
Letter: Country club redevelopment project an example of environmental racism
Environmental racism is a problem across the country, but the Southland of Chicago is facing its devastating consequences. When zoomed in on the demographics of Cook County, according to the Statistical Atlas, it is clear that the majority of people of color live within the Chicago’s South and West sides[Read More…]
Triumph building rezoning approved by Homewood board
The Triumph Building at the southwest corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue is slated to be demolished this summer to make way for a new mixed-use building. Homewood trustees approved a zoning change Tuesday in preparation for the project. You have reached content available exclusively to Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider Triumph Building redevelopment plan at Monday meeting
Homewood trustees will consider three measures at their meeting Monday that, if approved, would enable the redevelopment of the Triumph Building by HCF Homewood LLC to move forward. You have reached content available exclusively to Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle digital subscribers. Receive a 3-day free trial of unlimited digital access. Already a[Read More…]
Redevelopment closer for Triumph Building site in Homewood
Homewood trustees will consider a measure Tuesday to seek additional bidders on a project to redevelop the site on the southwest corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue. The building at 2033 Ridge Road, commonly referred to as the Triumph Building, was purchased last year by the village for the purpose[Read More…]