When Kim Nolen appeared before the Homewood Board of Trustees to apply for a liquor license for the farm-to-table cafe she is developing, she described the business climate downtown as a renaissance. The term seems to fit. While there is a certain amount of ebb and flow to any commercial[Read More…]
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Salmon fishmerman brings his catch to the Homewood Indoor Farmers Market
Many people love farmers markets because they can buy food from the people who produce it. Usually, that’s a farmer from a few miles down the road. Drew Terhaar displays a sample of his product at the Homewood Indoor Farmers Market on jan. 28. Terhaar’s fishing co-op, Sitka Salmon Shares, is explected to return to the market[Read More…]
Search for new assistant village manager to begin in Homewood
Homewood will soon begin a search for an assistant village manager following the resignation of Michael Marzal, which became effective Jan. 27. At the village board meeting Feb. 14, trustees voted unanimously to accept Marzal’s letter of resignation and release. The action, which was part of the meeting’s omnibus[Read More…]
Vice District owners report steady progress at brewery, taproom
Vice District Brewing owners Curtis Tarver and Quintin Cole are excited about progress at their new facility in downtown Homewood. A spring opening is expected for both the Vice District brewery and taproom, to be located at 18027-18029 Dixie Highway.
‘Shugary Sweets’ blogger Aimee Shugarman joins judging team for Homewood Chocolate Fest
It’s February, and winter is dragging on. On Feb. 18, Homewood will offer it’s annual antidote to the cold, gray days ― an opportunity to boost the spirits with a three-hour celebration of chocolate. The 15th annual Chocolate Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. will take place in the Homewood-Flossmoor Park[Read More…]
Homewood approves feasibility study aimed at downtown redevelopment
Homewood trustees approved two ordinances that will help bring the redevelopment plans for the central business district closer to reality. At the Jan. 24 village board meeting, the board members unanimously agreed to authorize a study of the feasibility of establishing a downtown transit oriented development tax increment financing (TIF) district.
Homewood approves financial incentive for martini bar plumbing work
Copper Still Martini Bar and Grill is getting a financial boost from Homewood after village board members approved a $34,998 incentive request at their Jan. 24 meeting. The Copper Still opened on Jan. 2 at 1961 Ridge Road. The business owners, Copper Still Entertainment Group, are leasing the property at[Read More…]
Homewood officials approve variance for Lassen’s sign
Homewood municipal code governing signage limits the size of outdoor signs in the Central Business District and the Downtown Overlay District, including businesses along 183rd Street. Signs can be no more than three feet in length or width and cannot project more than three feet from the face of[Read More…]
Kids can ring in the new year at Homewood’s Noon Year’s Eve celebration
Midnight is a bit late for many youngsters to stay up on New Year’s Eve, so Homewood will again offer kids a chance to celebrate the arrival of 2017 a half-day early. The annual Noon Year’s Eve party will begin at 11 a.m. with entertainment by Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team,[Read More…]
Homewood trustees: Raj’s renews liquor license request, village considers plan to reimburse downtown developer
The owners of Raj’s Food & Liquor will return to the Homewood Board of Trustees at its Tuesday, Dec. 13, meeting to seek support for a liquor license request. The Kaur family, which operates a liquor store in Glenwood, hopes to open a liquor store with a sandwich shop where[Read More…]
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