By Bob Bong A good crowd braved the threatening skies last week to celebrate the grand opening of Andy’s Frozen Custard in Palos Heights. Sarah Bosch, of Palos Heights was one of the moms who brought …
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Sky Zone to sue if Orland Park yanks license
By Jeff Vorva The final arguments were made. Now, it’s in the hands of the board members and the mayor. The Village of Orland Park revoked Sky Zone Trampoline Park’s license in December after a Sept.…
Comings & Goings: Andy’s Frozen Custard opens in Palos Heights
Missouri-based Andy’s Frozen Custard opened the doors without fanfare at 11 a.m. Friday at its Palos Heights location at 12805 S. Harlem Ave. A grand opening may be held in the spring. The Palos Heigh…
New restaurants coming to Orland Park
By Dermot Connolly The Orland Park Village Board, at its last meeting of 2020, finalized plans for several new restaurants and a long-awaited downtown residential development. The board first approve…
Orland Chamber serves up a virtual expo during pandemic
By Jeff Vorva The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce had to cancel its Community Expo in October, but Executive Director Felicitas Cortez and her crew have come up with a new concept for the expo …
Orland Park moves to revoke Sky Zone business license
By Dermot Connolly An Orland Park municipal hearing is scheduled for Wednesday on the revocation of the business license for Sky Zone after a Sept. 12 melee at the indoor trampoline park. Mayor Keith…
Orland Park OKs deal for Pete’s Fresh Market to replace Art Van furniture
By Dermot Connolly The Orland Park Village Board on Monday approved an incentive package that will bring a Pete’s Fresh Market grocery store to the former site of Art Van Furniture at 15080 S. LaGran…
Palos Heights approves controversial gas station project
By Dermot Connolly The Palos Heights City Council voted 5-3 Tuesday night to allow a controversial Mobil gas station and 7-Eleven convenience store be built at the corner of Harlem Avenue and College …
Orland Park opposes Will County rezoning for truck facility
By Dermot Connolly The Orland Park Village Board last week unanimously passed a resolution “objecting to and protesting” the proposed rezoning of two privately owned lots located just outside the vill…
Comings & Goings: Brown Sugar Bakery buys Cupid Candies
By Bob Bong Brown Sugar Bakery founder Stephanie Hart announced last week she will be buying the Cupid Candies factory at 7637 S. Western Ave. in Chicago. Hart said she needs more space and wil…