South Suburban Land Bank seeks to acquire condemned former Bogart’s Charhouse

The former Bogart’s Charhouse at 18225 Dixie Highway has deteriorated to the point that it should be demolished, according to Homewood officials.

At the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Fire Chief Bob Grabowski, who also supervises the Building Department, reported that he inspected the exterior and part of the interior of the building last week and determined that it should be condemned.

The board approved a motion directing staff to begin the condemnation process.

Grabowski said the village has taken some steps to maintain the front of the building, which faces busy Dixie Highway, most recently boarding up broken windows…Please click here to read Eric Crump’s story in the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle.