The Ridgewood Tap could have a new owner soon, and on Sept. 13, the Homewood Board of Trustees voted in favor of increasing class 1 liquor licenses by one. That will allow Ridgewood owner Scott Donkel to receive one, contingent on meeting village requirements. Donkel told the board he has[Read More…]
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Pandemic pivot turns permanent at Redbird Cafe
Before March 2020, Redbird Cafe was a full-service restaurant where people would linger at decorative tables with a mug of coffee and a breakfast or lunch served on ceramic dishes. Then suddenly, “everything changed,” said owner Kim Nolen. “In the week or so prior to businesses and public spaces being[Read More…]
Homewood Florist closing up shop after 62 years
The 12- to 15-hour day and seven-day-a-week schedule will be coming to an end for Marty and Kyle Arrivo, owners of Homewood Florist. They announced their retirement and will close the store Oct. 31. The shop at 18064 Martin Ave. in downtown Homewood has been at that location for 62[Read More…]
Ribbon-cutting marks opening of Burlington in Homewood
Homewood officials joined with store staff for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Aug. 26, to mark the grand opening of Burlington at 17825 Halsted St. Burlington, previously known as Burlington Coat Factory, sells coats, shoes, other clothing, handbags, small kitchen appliances, toys, backpacks and seasonal decorations. Within the first hour of[Read More…]
Roots of new Homewood botanical shop in Mississippi farmland
The “roots” in the name of the new botanical shop, Roots + Fire Water at 1941 Ridge Road, refers to more than just the plants for sale. The roots reach back in time and across the miles to Mississippi. That’s where the family of mother-daughter co-owners Denice Rhodes of South[Read More…]
Culture Food & Entertainment now open after renovations
Culture Food & Entertainment, 18031 Dixie Highway, Homewood, officially reopened Tuesday, July 12, serving its first guests from 6 p.m. to midnight. “We are so excited. We are happy to still be here, because we know a lot of businesses didn’t make it over COVID,” said co-owner Joan Sullivan. The[Read More…]
Luckeyia’s Balloons in Homewood now open for design, distribution and DIY
Anyone in the area who wants decorative balloons should be able to find what they need at Luckeyia’s Balloons, according to owners Luckeyia and Anthony Murry of Markham. The couple held a grand opening on June 25 for their new shop at 18675 Dixie Highway in Homewood. They explained that the[Read More…]
Retiring dentist Dr. David Mayer sells his practice to Dr. Alex Shore
After three decades, Dr. David D. Mayer sold his dental practice in Homewood to a 29-year-old dentist named Dr. Alex Shore. For a few months, Shore has been slowly taking over, seeing Mayer’s patients while Mayer assists him. Under Shore’s ownership, the practice has been named Signature Smile Arts. “We[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider incentives to enable Burlington location on Halsted Street
Homewood trustees will consider an incentive package at their regular meeting Tuesday that would enable Burlington to develop a department store at 17825 Halsted Street, formerly occupied by Office Max. The property is not in a tax increment finance district (TIF), so the village would offer a combination of sales[Read More…]
Homewood delays consideration of brewery contract at former Bogart’s site
The former site of Bogart’s Charhouse is now at empty lot after the restaurant building was demolished a few weeks ago. The site could be the home of Homewood Brewing if the village and the owner reach a deal. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Homewood will consider a commercial sales contract with[Read More…]