To help our readers, here are some Farmers Markets that are or will soon be available for your shopping convenience. If you know of a particularly good one that we’ve not listed, please feel free to email “The Vedette,” at newsdesk@thevedette.com, so we can add it to our weekly list. Happy shopping! •Beecher: Saturdays – […]
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Comings & Goings: Orange’s Pancake House now open in Palos Heights
By Kelly White Palos Heights is the home of a popular new breakfast café. Orange’s Pancake House, 11845 Southwest Highway, held a ribbon-cutting event on April 18. Owners, Elvia Briones, of Virgina, and Fernando Cruz, of Evergreen Park, said they were very excited to be in the heart of the Palos Heights community. “I dreamed […]
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Comings & Goings: Obbie’s Pizza to stay ‘unique and delicious’
By Tim Hadac Archer Avenue’s long-time king of pizzerias will continue to rule. Same recipes at Obbie’s Pizza, 6654 W. Archer. Same pizza and ingredients. Same pasta, broasted chicken, shrimp, perch, Italian beef/sausage/meatball sandwiches, sides and pop. Same seasoned, Middleby Marshall pizza oven built in 1947—the type of pizza oven every restaurant owner wants but […]
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Coalition of Tipped Workers, Service Operators, Local Businesses Oppose Effort to Eliminate Tip Credit
Legislation would lead to less take-home pay for workers and increased costs for the hospitality industry and consumers. A coalition of tipped workers, service operators, and local businesses recently urged the General Assembly to reject a flawed proposal that would eliminate the tip credit. HB 5345 would fundamentally alter the way restaurants, bars, breweries, hotels, […]
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Legion Fish Fry
At a Glance: Peotone American Legion Post 392 will host its monthly all-you-can-eat while dining in, fish fry on Saturday, April 13, from 4:30 to 6:30p.m. or until sold out. Tickets are $15 for either perch or catfish and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Don’t forget delicious desserts, from the Legion Auxiliary, […]
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Comings & Goings: Freddy’s closes in Orland Park
By Bob Bong Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers closed its doors in Orland Park for the last time on March 7 and all of the signage has been removed. No reason for the closing was given on the restaurant’s Facebook page and an email to Freddy’s corporate offices went unreturned. Phone calls and emails to […]
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Cervantinos Authentic Mexican Restaurant opens in Palos Heights
By Kelly White When choosing a location for his second business location, Luis Garcia knew he wanted it to be Palos Heights. “I absolutely love it here,” Luis Garcia, of Oak Forest and the owner and chef of Cervantinos Authentic Mexican Restaurant #2, said. “It’s a great area, nice clientele and I’m happy to be […]
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Survey Shows Majority of Illinois Restaurant Employees Oppose Eliminating Tip Credit
Eliminating tip credit, would lead to less take-home pay, increased costs for restaurants/consumers. SPRINGFIELD – A recent survey of tipped restaurant employees in Illinois found a strong majority agree the current tipping system works well for them and should not be changed. The survey of 281 Illinois servers, bartenders, and other tipped staff was conducted […]
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WCHD Hosting Five Food Bank Mobile Markets
The Will County Health Department will host five Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Markets between March and July. The Mobile Markets are scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on March 21, April 18, May 16, June 14, and July 12, and will be held in the parking lot of the Will County Health Department’s main […]
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Health Department Food Bank Mobile Market March 21
The Will County Health Department is hosting a Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Market on Thursday, March 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the health departments parking lot, 501 Ella Avenue in Joliet. Anyone needing food assistance is welcome to receive free groceries. No ID, documentation, or pre-approval is needed. Distribution is on a […]