Village Of Homewood Launches 'Unwrap Homewood' Holiday Shopping Campaign

The campaign encourages residents to explore Homewood’s variety of boutiques, specialty shops and services for holiday shopping.

Calumet Country Club Closes Permanently, All Golf Holes, Landscaping, Structures Will Go: Owner

W&E Ventures said the closing announced Monday is effective immediately.

Small Business Saturday Kicks Off Holiday Season In Downtown Flossmoor

Specials in shopping and dining all day in Flossmoor's downtown retail area and Flossmoor Commons on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Walt's Food Center Transition To Berkot's Super Foods Set, Timeline Laid Out

The Homewood store will be the first to reopen as a Berkot's, in a timeline laid out for customers.

Walt's Food Center To Be Sold To Berkot's Super Foods, Company Tells Employees

The sale is expected to be complete by late-October or early-November. Walt's has been in operation for 88 years, the company said.

Van Sipma Jewelers To Celebrate 125 Years In Business With Vintage & Estate Jewelry Event

The Homewood jeweler will host a week-long celebration that includes a chance to shop a curated collection of vintage and estate jewelry.

Shop In PJs For Homewood Business Association's Progressive Sale

The sale is set for Saturday, Jan. 25. Sales start at 7 a.m. at 50 percent discounts, decreasing hourly by 10 percent, until noon.

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Doors Open Nov. 11

Wind Creek Hospitality "ushers in a new era of entertainment, community partnership, and economic growth for the Southland region."

Long-Awaited Debut Of Homewood Brewing Company Is Set

A ribbon cutting and grand opening is planned for Oct. 18.

Change The World With Us- One Meal at a Time

Grab your copy of the newly released cookbook, 6-MINUTE DINNERS (and More!) cook up something amazing while making a difference in Chicago!

Rosati's Pizza Opens In Hazel Crest, Celebrates 60 Years In Business

Rosati's Pizza will give away a 1964 Chevy Impala during the grand opening, as a nod to the year the business started.

Flossmoor Rainbow Cone Set For July 3 Opening

First 50 customers in line at opening get a free Rainbow Cone!

Plan Seeks Sale Of Ridge Road Building For $1, Village Opens Bidding

A Mongolian BBQ restaurant could go into the space at 2020 Ridge Rd. The Village is open to other plans, accepting proposals until June 11.

Local Krispy Kreme Locations Giving Customers 'Tax Breaks' On April 15

Tax Day is Monday and there is a Krispy Kreme location in Homewood.

Katie Rose Boutique Opening New Location off the Crown Point Square

​Munster, Indiana's popular women’s clothing store Katie Rose Boutique is opening a second location in Crown Point on Friday, March 15.

Owners Of Beloved Bistro On Sterling Sell Business To Head Chef

In an announcement on social media, the owners thanked customers for their support, "the lifeblood of our restaurant."

Places To Watch The Big Game In, Near Homewood, Flossmoor: A List

Pick your spot in or near Homewood, Flossmoor to watch the NFL action Feb. 11.

Hustle And Timing Bring Homewood Man's Tattoo Studio To Town

Bob Garrity has wanted this for a long time, and it's finally sinking in.

Opening Date Set For Homewood Crumbl Cookies

Derek and Michelle Hincks are almost ready to open the doors of their Crumbl cookie shop.

Flossmoor Launches Website To Attract Retail

The Village has partnered with the Retail Coach to help draw businesses to Flossmoor.

Flossmoor Mayor Nudges Residents To Petition For A Trader Joe's

Nelson used social media to encourage residents to contact the grocery chain online in hopes of opening a store to town.

Free Rainbow Cone For Moms, Expecting Moms On Mother's Day

Stop by the Flossmoor Rainbow Cone truck for a free Rainbow Cone for moms, with a $5 purchase.

New Crumbl Cookies Owners Eager To Open In Homewood

The storefront on Halsted Street is under construction, with owners Derek and Michelle Hincks aiming for a late-summer, early-fall open.

Flossmoor Strikes A Chord With Guitarist, Inspires Him To Open Up Shop

Kyle Asche, who's lived in Flossmoor for nearly 10 years, so loves the town he decided to embark on a local business venture there.

Cinco De Mayo Celebration Set For Downtown Homewood

Get in on the Cinco de Mayo fun, with specials and discounts at Homewood businesses.

The Hunt Is On: Village, Businesses Partner For Easter Egg Hunt Fun

An Easter egg hunt will be held Saturday, April 8, and encourages people to visit Homewood businesses to find the eggs and win prizes.

Homewood Officials Have 'No Doubt' New Retailer Can Fill Walmart Space

Mayor Rich Hofeld expressed displeasure with the surprise nature of the March closure of Walmart, but says the space will be in high demand.

Homewood Walmart To Close Permanently

Homewood's Walmart location will close by mid-March, the chain told village officials Wednesday.

CD One Price Dry Cleaner Opens Storefront In Homewood

The store opened at 18046 S. Halsted St. in Homewood. It's the owner's fifth location.

Homewood Brewing Company Owner Focuses On The Finish Line, Not Bumps

Carmela Wallace broke ground this week on the brewery/restaurant she is opening in memory of her son, known as Juice WRLD, who died in 2019.

Markham Animal Clinic Sets Opening Date For Homewood Location

Staff members are busy readying the clinic for its move to its new home.

Dream Team: Bookie's Reopens In Shared Space With The Rock Shop

Independent bookstore Bookie's is back, opening Tuesday in a location split with The Rock Shop.

Career journey comes full circle for South Side Chicago native

Michelle Y. Blakely, PhD, named President of Advocate Trinity & Advocate South Suburban Hospitals

Homewood Florist To Close After More Than 60 Years

The owners of the beloved local business will move on to retirement, they announced on social media.

Rent Hike, Flailing Sales Force Closure Of Homewood's Bookie's: Owner

The independent bookstore is something unlike most found anywhere else. Its uniqueness, ultimately, could not pay the rent.

Retailer Burlington To Open Friday In Homewood

The off-price store offers clothing for the whole family, home goods, and more. Grand opening set for August 26.

Free Fries: How To Celebrate National French Fry Day In H-F

Wednesday is National French Fry Day, and chains like McDonald's and Wendy's will hand out free fries throughout the week.

Retailer Burlington To Open Homewood Location

The off-price store offers clothing for the whole family, home goods, and more. Exact opening date yet to be determined.

Gopuff, A Convenience Store Delivery Service, Comes To Homewood

According to village officials, the delivery-only service will operate from the old Family Video on Dixie Highway and 183rd Street.

Homewood, East Hazel Crest Pre-Approved For South Suburban Casino

The approval isn't the final step in the process, but inches the proposed Wind Creek casino closer to fruition, officials said Wednesday.