Business
New Palos Hills salon adds to Harlem Avenue rejuvenation
By Joe Boyle The view of empty businesses along Harlem Avenue had frustrated Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett over the years. But when it appeared the most bleak, Kalid Baste and a group of relatives entered stating that they can rejuvenate the area just south of 103rd and Harlem and make it a destination point. Baste and several…
Read MoreComings & Goings: Perfumania now open at Orland Square Mall
By Bob Bong Florida-based Perfumania has opened its second south suburban store at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park. The store opened in late September, held its grand opening last month, and was the fifth Perfumania store in Illinois. Other stores are in Chicago Ridge, North Riverside, Aurora, and Norridge. The chain was founded in…
Read MoreBiscotti recipe wins Pass Health Food’s Gluten Free Baking Contest
By Kelly White With all of the food allergies and sensitivities today, a local health food store is here to help. Pass Health Foods, 7228 W. College Dr., Palos Heights, hosted a Gluten Free Baking Contest on Saturday, November 12. “There is a popular demand for gluten free foods due to allergies, Celiac, which…
Read MoreSilver Cross Hospital breaks ground on medical facility in Orland Park
By Jeff Vorva The Village of Orland Park set the wheels in motion for a major medical facility to be built in town during its Nov. 7 board meeting. One week later, there was a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Silver Cross Hospital and Premier Medical facility, located on the corner of 171st Street and LaGrange Road.…
Read MorePalos Heights council mourns death of former alderman Dolores Kramarski
By Jeff Vorva Members of the Palos Heights City Council mourned the death of former alderman Dolores Kramarski at Tuesday night’s meeting. Kramarski, who spent 22 years on the council until 2021, died Nov. 2. There will be a memorial visitation from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Kerry Funeral Home and…
Read MoreHurley says mortgage relief now available
State Rep. Fran Hurley is highlighting the opening of a mortgage relief program designed to help eligible homeowners impacted by the pandemic receive up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance. “For those in a financial crunch and not sure how to cover mortgage costs, there is help available,” Hurley said. “We want to make sure that…
Read MoreCountryside okays extension for development plans at former city hall site
By Steve Metsch The proposed business development at the corner of 55th Street and East Avenue in Countryside is not progressing quickly. It’s not unusual when it comes to developments. Because of that, the owner requested a six-month extension for approval of the final plans. Also, not unusual. The Countryside City Council approved the extension…
Read MoreComings & Goings: Chef opens own restaurant in Country Club Hills
By Bob Bong Charmaine Candler began her journey to restaurateur while she was tending bar at Aces Bar and Grill in Country Club Hills and would regularly bring in home-cooked food for her customers. Four years ago, she officially opened her Charmz Kitchen inside Aces and started serving her Southern cuisine and signature egg rolls…
Read MoreRainbow Cone coming to Orland Park
Trustee Radaszewski’s return highlights cheery meeting By Jeff Vorva Rainbow Cone is coming to Orland Park. So is Steinhafel’s Furniture. And Silver Cross Hospital wants to being in a medical office building. Oh, and Trustee Joni Radaszewski returned for her first in-person meeting since suffering injuries in a horrific accident in July that took the…
Read MoreMacy’s brings first Market by Macy’s and Macy’s Backstage to south suburbs
By Joe Boyle Evergreen Park is the beneficiary of a new concept introduced by Macy’s that store representatives hope will become the model for shoppers in the years to come. Market by Macy’s officially opened Friday morning at what was the former site of Carson’s at 9700 S. Western Ave. in the Evergreen Plaza. The…
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