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Home2Home opens East Vintage Market in Hodgkins
By Carol McGowan Home2Home has new warehouse as well as a new retail outlet in Hodgkins. The grand opening and ribbon cutting took place last month at 6119 East Avenue in Hodgkins. That’s the site of the Home2Home warehouse and the East Vintage Market. Home2Home began in 2016 as a service project for the Towne…
Read MoreFire shuts down Al Bawadi restaurant in Bridgeview
By Bob Bong Al Bawadi Grill, 7250 W. 87th St. in Bridgeview, will remain closed while repairs are completed after a fire struck the popular Middle Eastern and Palestinian restaurant just before closing Monday, April 3. Firefighters responded to the fire just before 10:30 p.m. and found a large outdoor dining tent adjacent to the…
Read MoreNewest Andy’s Frozen Custard gets a warm welcome in La Grange Park
By Steve Metsch On a chilly gray winter day, about 200 people patiently waited outside in the cold to purchase $2 frozen custard sundaes. Why the fascination with a frozen concoction on a day better suited for hot chocolate? They simply love Andy’s Frozen Custard, the newest addition to La Grange Park’s business community. The…
Read MoreGeorgis Catering owner vows to rebuild after fire
By Bob Bong Georgis Catering owner Buz Georgis is maintaining an upbeat outlook despite the destruction of his business in an early-morning fire Friday at 63rd Place and Central Avenue in Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood. “It’s been a pretty crazy week,” he said Monday. “But we are moving forward and we plan on being somewhere. We…
Read MoreWu’s House modifies parking proposal to Palos Park council
By Jeff Vorva Wu’s House restaurant was rejected once in a bid for extra parking space, but is trying again. The eatery, which is located at 12300 S. LaGrange Road, is seeking an extra 82 spots — many on land next to the business. Citizens expressed concerns during a Plan Commission meeting and the request…
Read MoreVideo game arcade coming to Bridgeview
By Steve Metsch A new video game and gaming network arcade will be opening in Bridgeview. “A new business wants to create a place for people to play video games. This is not a gambling thing,” Trustee James Cecott told the board. “This is just a video game (place) like you see on TV where…
Read MoreComings & Goings: Buffalo Wild Wings Go opens in Hodgkins
By Bob Bong A new concept by Buffalo Wild Wings is now open in southwest suburban Hodgkins. Buffalo Wild Wings Go, a scaled down version of Buffalo Wild Wings that emphasizes carry outs and delivery, opened last week at 9404 Joliet Road in an outlot at the Quarry Mall. The Hodgkins location is only the…
Read MoreComings & Goings: Macy’s to open 2 new stores in Evergreen Park
By Bob Bong Macy’s has announced it will be opening its first dual Market by Macy’s and Macy’s Backstage stores at the Evergreen Plaza, located at 9700 S. Western Ave. Both stores will offer unique shopping experiences with Market by Macy’s offering customers the latest fashion trends and Macy’s Backstage appealing to those on the…
Read MoreRainbow Cone goes mobile with summer locations
By Bob Bong Venerable Rainbow Cone in recent years has stretched its reach beyond the Beverly neighborhood where it has ruled as the premier ice cream destination for almost a century. Brick-and-mortar locations can now be found in Lombard, Darien, Lakemoor and Skokie. In addition, the company began experimenting with mobile sales in 2020 when…
Read MoreOak Lawn approves license plate readers at village entrances
Business license fees on hold for one year By Joe Boyle A series of cameras will be set up in Oak Lawn to monitor vehicles entering and exiting the village that may be involved in acts of crime. A resolution waiving the competitive bidding requirements awarding a services agreement with the Flock Camera Safety network…
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