Homewood’s 13th annual Giant Block Party on Aug. 18 will help celebrate its neighborhoods in recognition of the village’s 125th anniversary. The event downtown from noon until 9 p.m. will be on Martin Avenue between Ridge and Hickory roads.
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Homewood to host ice cream social to celebrate 125th anniversary
Homewood’s year-long celebration of its 125th anniversary will include a special ice cream social from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, in front of the historic Gottschalk House, 18101 Martin Ave. The event will feature ragtime music by King Music, and patrons can try their hand at traditional[Read More…]
Homewood police to issue tickets for late stickers after Aug. 1
Homewood residents have until Aug. 1 to make their vehicle stickers current and avoid additional late fees and other penalties. Trustees approved an ordinance at the village board meeting July 10 that grants police authority to begin ticketing. The village began selling and renewing stickers on April 1. Residents are[Read More…]
Vehicle sticker scofflaws could face ticket if ordinance approved
Some Homewood residents have found the process of obtaining vehicle stickers and overnight parking ban exemptions more complicated than usual this year. There’s a connection to the state’s budget woes. Residents who haven’t yet obtained a sticker might be issued a ticket if they don’t comply by Aug. 1 if[Read More…]
WGN brings block party to downtown Homewood on Friday
Homewood has acquired an additional event in its summer festival lineup. Television station WGN-Channel 9 in Chicago will sponsor a block party from 6 to 10 a.m. on Friday, July 13. Though early in the day, the pop-up event will include most of the features of other Homewood festivals: food,[Read More…]
Fourth of July festivities promise a day of family fun
Fourth of July celebrations in Homewood and Flossmoor are steeped in tradition, and this year’s festivities are designed to follow the popular script: a 5K race, two parades and a family festival.
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…]
Rabid Brewing seeks liquor license amendment
Homewood trustees will consider a liquor license request from Rabid Brewing and a number of purchases, including police and public works equipment. Rabid Brewing is asking for a license that would allow the establishment to serve alcohol outdoors. The request would require an ordinance amending the class 16 liquor license[Read More…]
Art & Garden becomes Artisan Street Fair with new focus, features
Families peruse vendors’ booths during the 2017 Art & Garden Street Fair. The fair has been renamed this year to Artisan Street Fair. (Chronicle file photo) Homewood is reimagining its annual summer kick-off event with an eye on the arts. The Homewood Artisan Street Fair, formerly the Spring Art[Read More…]
Homewood to purchase building once part of proposed development
Homewood agreed to purchase the vacant Triumph building at the corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue and village officials hope to reignite a development plan at the key location in downtown Homewood.
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