A business accelerator that has worked with entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders on Chicago’s South Side since 2018 is expanding its presence in the south suburbs, bringing workspace, business development resources and networking opportunities closer to local business owners. University CoWork’s office at 17475 Jovanna Drive, Suite 1D, in the Homewood-Hazel[Read More…]
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Homewood board approves zoning change for Martin Avenue building
The Homewood Village Board approved a zoning map amendment for a mixed-use building at 18106-18124 Martin Ave., shifting the property from the B-1 Downtown Core district to the B-2 Downtown Transition district at Tuesday’s meeting. The B-1 district is a small area that is primarily retail and restaurants, whereas the[Read More…]
Tots to Scholars, a daycare center, opens in downtown Homewood
Tots to Scholars Learning Academy, a daycare center and preschool, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in downtown Homewood on Friday, Nov. 7. The owners, Beverlyn Terrell and her daughter, Shalanda Terrell, said Tots to Scholars not only teaches children academic concepts like numbers, the alphabet and sign[Read More…]
My Happy Porch: Decorating for appeal
As the holiday season approaches, My Happy Porch is working to give your home a special presentation. The business, started by Jen and Tommy Rudan of Homewood, first started with fall decorations. Now they’re ready to move into the Christmas/Hannukah season. “I just love decorating. It’s one of my favorite[Read More…]
Cousins open DRYmedic of Homewood
The ribbon cutting for DRYmedic Restoration Services of Homewood on Nov. 1 brought out the people closest to its new owners, cousins Charles Cathey III and Lance Jones II. Family, in-laws, and neighbors filled the new space at 1131 175th St., Suite B, to celebrate two men they’ve watched grow[Read More…]
Beyond the Book bringing a new literacy experience to Homewood
Come Saturday, Oct. 18, a new bookstore called Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience, will be open in downtown Homewood with a focus on cultivating a literary community. The grand opening is at 2 p.m. The store is at 18063 Dixie Highway. Resident and bookstore owner Tenia Davis said it[Read More…]
Homewood board approves several measures to spur downtown businesses; winning bidder for former Delanoe’s site plans Mediterranean restaurant on Dixie
Homewood trustees approved three measures Tuesday, Aug. 26, that will help new businesses get established in the downtown area. The board awarded a bid to Munir Bawadi, owner of Bawadi Construction, for the property at 18155 Dixie Highway, formerly Delanoe’s Pizza. The space has been vacant for more than a[Read More…]
Homewood board agrees to implement new 1% non-home rule local sales tax
At the Sept. 9 meeting, the Homewood Village Board agreed to implement the new 1% non-home rule local sales tax. The move will raise Homewood’s current 9% sales tax to 10%, and will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Information on the new sales tax was presented and discussed with[Read More…]
Maison des Fleurs, a French café serving tea, opens in downtown Homewood
Maison des Fleurs, a French café that specializes in tea but also sells flowers, pastries and coffee, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in downtown Homewood on Friday, Sept. 5. Maison des Fleurs owner Lanise Swarn and Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld cut the blue ribbon with café staff[Read More…]
Homewood opens three bids for former Delanoe’s Pizza site
Clarification: The original headline indicated the village had accepted three bids. The bids have been opened and the board will at a future meeting accept one. Village staff will begin evaluating three bids for a business site that once housed Delanoe’s Pizza. The bids were opened and revealed at the[Read More…]
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