Featured Businesses
RICHIE’S Restaurant in Schiller Park Now Open
BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER IS NOW SERVED! After numerous upgrades and renovations, Richie’s Restaurant located in the old Mama K’s location is now open for business. Located at 9812 W. Lawrence Avenue in Schiller Park, they are open from 6 am to 2 am daily. Saturdays until 3 am. Owner Rich Pisani welcomes you to […]
Mardi Gras Pub
If you are not a “local”, you might not know of a quaint, obscure little pub located on Front Street in Franklin Park. Facing the train tracks and enduring the noise of the freight and passenger trains going by, the Mardi Gras Pub, according to owner Stan Konrick, is a great place to relax, watch […]
Great Escape Restaurant Celebrates 20 Years
Come Celebrate With The Great Escape! Although ghosts have purportedly been spotted roaming the basement of the Great Escape Restaurant, I didn’t witness any spirits while I was interviewing owner Brian Great. The only “spirit” I encountered was his and his staff’s enthusiasm and dedication to the business. The Great Escape Restaurant in Schiller Park […]
Kathie’s Cottage
In this day and age of e-invites and cyber mail, it’s nice to find a business that offers that personal touch when you want something that says “special” to the person you are sending it to. Meet Kathie Janis who started “Kathie’s Cottage”. She creates personal handmade note cards, invitations, picture frames and greeting cards. […]
Meet Antonio Puccio, Art Student at Scamp Studios
Scamp Studios located in River Grove is an art center offering “fun, affordable art education programs for all ages.” It’s also where I met Antonio, a bright 13 year old boy who has been creating murals since the age of 4. His mother Kathy explained that their home is covered with pictures Antonio has created […]
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