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| The sign in front of Casto's is now blank along Oak Park Avenue. |
By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
The economy claimed another victim in Tinley Park this week when Casto’s Ristorante suddenly closed its doors at 16846 S. Oak Park Ave.
Calls to owner Bill Casto were not returned, but a message on the front door of the restaurant cited “the economy, high taxes and unwillingness of Archer Bank to work with small business” as reasons for the closing.
The restaurant opened in 1999 and was noted for its Christmas in July celebrations, which sometimes included holiday inflatables on the front lawn.
Oak Lawn Dominick’s Closing
Dominick’s is closing another Southland location. The supermarket chain will shut down its store at 8700 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn on Monday, Jan. 1.
“The lease expired and the store did not meet sales expectations,” said Lauri Sanders, director of Public Affairs and Government Relations.
She said the store had 75 full-time and part-time employees.
Also, Sanders dispelled rumors that the store at 127th Street and Ridgeland Avenue in Palos Heights was closing.
“We have no plans to close our Dominick’s in Palos Heights,” she said.
The company did close its Orland Park store recently.
Once the Oak Lawn store closes, Dominick’s will have 76 stores in the Chicago marketplace.
Doc Popcorn Opens at Chicago Ridge
Doc Popcorn is now open at Westfield Chicago Ridge Mall in the Center Corridor near Bed, Bath and Beyond. This Sunday from 2-4 p.m. you can get a free bag of popcorn in celebration of its grand opening. Just mention you saw the Yellow Ad.
Bear Sighting
Wide receiver Johnny Knox of the Chicago Bears will be at Phillips Chevy, 9700 Lincoln Highway in Frankfort, on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. to sign autographs.
There’s no Bears deal this weekend because the team is on its bye week.
Halloween Deal
Applebee’s is holding a Kids Eat Free promotion on Monday, Oct. 31. Kids 12 and under can order for free from the Kids Menu. Two free kids for every paid adult entrée.
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