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Friday, November 9, 2012

H-F Business Owners 'Optimistic' about Four More Years of Obama

Residents have considered how the re-election of President Obama is going to affect them personally, but what about business? Patch talks with several prominent local business owners to get their take on things.

All across the country, Americans are reacting to the news of President Obama’s reelection.  While many are concerned about how the decision will affect them individually, thousands of local business owners are contemplating how four more years of an Obama administration might affect their efforts. To find out more, Patch asked around among the H-F business community get their take on it. Days after the election, the feedback is pretty optimistic. Larry Kane of Flossmoor owns Jonathan Kane Salon & Spa. Kane says his relatively new business has already seen a double-digit increase since opening in Feb. of 2010. A similar increase is expected this year, he says. Jonathan Kane has also grown from a humble seven original employees to the …

Juvenal

9:20 am on Sunday, November 11, 2012

Of course Kane wouldn't mind; In the brave new America pretty much the only private sector businesses left will be hair salons, nail salons, currency exchanges, and mini marts.   more ›

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

New Village Sign; Aurelio's to Drop Al Fresco: On the Agenda

A preview of what's going to be discussed and voted on during Homewood's Aug. 27 village board meeting.

Homewood Village President Richard Hofeld and the village trustees will meet at Homewood Village Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The soon-to-be Halsted Chipotle location is requesting an additional class 5 liquor license be created for their restaurant. The popular fast food chain is known for selling beer and margaritas along with their staple burritos in many locations. Trustees will be voting on the expenditure of $21,690.87 for a new electronic marquee sign from All Right Sign of Steger. The sign is intended to replace the current village sign at the corner of Dixie Highway and Chestnut Rd.  $4,850.00 is being requested from a fire department equipment fund to the 183rd Street fence fund. According to the agenda, the money will …

babyboomer

1:50 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012

Speaking of TIF money, why is Bogarts closing?   more ›

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Aurelio's Owner Responds to Chowdown Victory

Joe Aurelio says thanks to the community for voting Aurelio's pizza best in the area.

Back in December, you voted Aurelio's of Homewood best pizza in the area. Now, pizza kingpin Joe Aurelio talks about his life's passion and says thanks for the votes. Click here to see the final results of the Chowdown Showdown. Please visit Aurelio's in our Patch Places directory.

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