Iron Horse Saloon Replaces Fat Sam’s in Lockport

Fat Sam's in Lockport was sold and renamed Iron Horse Saloon.

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

Fat Sam’s at 1225 E. Ninth St. in Lockport was recently sold and renamed the Iron Horse Saloon.

Iron Horse features a sports bar, restaurant and Trackside OTB. It was purchased in April by a consortium from longtime owner Sam LaRocco, who opened Sam’s Triple Crown in Orland Hills in May. Fat Sam's in Orland Park was not affected by the deal and remains open.

The consortium includes local partners Paul Roebuck and Angelo Amaro. The other four members wished to remain anonymous.

About the only thing that has changed since new owners took over has been the menu.

“We have gotten some newer items and removed some unpopular items from the old menu,” said Megan Kozina, restaurant manager, who made the transition from Sam’s to Iron Horse.

Newer items include prime rib and ribs, said Kozina.

“We’ve had a lot of customers who said they liked the new items,” she said.

There are also daily food and drink specials, she said.

Iron Horse hours are from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays.

For information, call 815-838-4420 or visit Iron Horse on Facebook or online at Iron Horse Saloon.

Ross Dress for Less to Open in Northwest Indiana

Ross Dress for Less, a discount apparel and home fashion chain, will open a new store this weekend in the Crossings at Hobart plaza at U.S. 30 and 80^th Avenue in Merrillville. It will be chain’s first store in the Hoosier State. 

The grand opening will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the store, 2550 E. 79^th St.

California-based Ross entered the Chicago market last fall when it opened a dozen stores including locations in Matteson and Orland Park. It has since added stores in Calumet City and Bolingbrook.

Ross stores typically carry brand name products priced 20 percent to 60 percent less than at department and specialty stores.

“We started in California and are working are way east,” said Mary Walter, senior vice president of stores, during last year’s opening in Orland Park. “Customers in Chicago will respond to our great products at great prices.”

Ross has more than 1,000 stores in 27 states. Each store employs about 50 associates.

Store hours will be Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

For information, call the store at 219-942-2681 or visit online at Ross Dress forLess.

Quinlan Elected VP for Clerk’s Association

Oak Lawn Village Clerk Jane M. Quinlan was elected last month to a one-year term as vice president of the South and West Municipal Clerks Association, which represents more than 75 municipalities in south and west Cook County.

The association meets monthly to conduct business pertaining to the needs of municipalities and their residents. The association also promotes continuing education for clerks and the betterment of the profession of municipal clerks.

Tinley to Host Caribbean Beach Block Party

 

Oak Park Avenue will resemble Margaritaville from noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, when the annual Caribbean Beach Block Party takes over downtown Tinley Park.

The popular event offers live music on two stages, activities for the whole family, a mini-Taste of Tinley Park and much more.

North Stage
The Walk-Ins-Noon to 3 p.m.
The Associates-4 to 7 p.m.

South Stage
Billy's Boys-Noon to 3 p.m.
Mr. Myers-4 to 7 p.m. 

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.

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