Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Bears Hall of Famer Dan Hampton will headline the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Sports Luncheon. Demolition begins of old Kmart building in Oak Lawn. Odyssey Fun World opens holiday light show.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tony Gambino III has apparently given up on trying to make a go of a restaurant at 3342 W. 95th St. in Evergreen Park. Connect to Patch: Oak Lawn / Evergreen Park / Beverly-Mt. Greenwood Gambino first tried it with one of his Taco Fresco franchises, which have been successful elsewhere in the Chicago area but didn’t catch on in Evergreen Park or Tinley Park. About a year ago, he borrowed a page from his family’s successful Moon’s Sandwich Shop at 16 S. Western Ave. and opened Tony Moon’s Burgers, which got generally good grades from online reviewers. But Moon’s Burgers closed abruptly at the beginning of November. The phone number has been disconnected and the shop has a “for rent” sign in the window. Demolition started earlier this month …
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Fashion Bug stores in Bridgeview and Merrionette Park to close after holidays. Video poker arrives in Oak Lawn.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Sole’Le About You Day Spa celebrated its first anniversary in September at 8851 S. California Ave. in Evergreen Park. “Everything is going good,” said Bryant Madison, the owner. “We have several good customers.” Madison said the spa was a natural adjunct to the Bun Inc. hair salon his wife, Ramona Madison, has been operating next door. “Women get their hair done next door and then come here to be pampered,” he said. He said the spa specializes in manicures and pedicures and also rents out the boutique for parties. Hours for the spa are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and closed on Sunday and Monday. For information, call 708-499-2386. Legalized video poker arrived in Oak Lawn this week when…
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Moraine Valley Job Fair seeks employers. Car drives through Bookie's.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Lou Malnati’s pizza chain is hoping to open its latest location at 5261 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn by the first week of November. The Oak Lawn location would be No. 35 for the chain, which is famous for its deep dish pizza. “Most of our locations are in Chicago and the northern suburbs,” said Director of Marketing Mindy Kaplan. “We just opened a store in Joliet and are looking more into expanding in the south suburbs. “We’re really excited about opening a location in Oak Lawn,” Kaplan said. Lou Malnati’s is renovating a vacant building next door to the new Eva’s Bridal shop and across the street from the library in downtown Oak Lawn. The new restaurant will offer catering, carry-out and delivery only. The chain has 22 carry-out stores and 12 …
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Hostess outlet store remains open for business after a car drives through the front window, remodeling complete at Chicago Ridge Mall AMC Theater 6 and more business news for Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Mt. Greenwood and Beverly.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
AMC has finished updating the seats and screens at its six theaters inside Chicago Ridge Mall. As part of the renovation, AMC opened a new concession stand and MacGuffin’s Bar in June, which offers moviegoers beer, wine and cocktails to enjoy before, after and even during a movie. The dream of Oak Lawn residents Michael and Denise Stillman to turn the site of the classic baseball movie “Field of Dreams” into All-Star Ballpark Heaven continues to move ahead. City officials in Dyersville, Iowa, voted last week to rezone the site from agricultural to commercial, which was needed for the Stillmans’ plan to build a 24-field baseball and softball complex on the land. Dyersville officials annexed the land in July. “This was absolutely a step …
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8:51 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
After my kids initially gave me a bad review of Moon's, what I found out was that they ordered the sausage burger expecting a hamburger, and when I finally gave it a try and ordered the actual hamburger (cheeseburger) I loved it. Only made it twice though before they closed. I hope someone finds something that works in that space. more ›