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Matt’s TV to Hit Milestone this Week

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

Matt’s TV at 17236 S. Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park is expected to service its 100,000th customer this week.

“Based on our typical week, we should hit 100,000 by the end of this week,” said store manager Walter Jones.

Jones said the lucky customer will receive prizes and lots of recognition.

The store has been around for more than 50 years and has been in Tinley Park since 1971. The store has been owned by Jim Fuentes, known as the Mayor of Oak Park Avenue, for the past eight years. He also runs his State Farm Insurance Agency from inside the store.

For information and to maybe be the lucky 100,000th customer, call 708-532-4626 or visit Matt’s TV & Electronics.

Root Studio Moves

Root Studio in Mokena moved recently from 10100 W. 191st St. to new digs at 18811 S. 90th Avenue. For information, call 708-390-2990.

Wireless, Resale Shop Closes

Universal Wireless and Frankfort Resale closed recently at 7222 W. Benton Dr. in Frankfort Square.

Chick-fil-A, Bridge Teen Center to host Car Show

Chick-fil-A in Orland Park and the Bridge Teen Center in Orland Park are teaming up to host a Car Show at the restaurant, 15605 S. LaGrange Road, starting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25.

Antique and classic cars are expected to fill the restaurant’s parking lot. There is no charge to participate in the show.

Guests are being asked to park in the nearby Lowe’s parking lot.

Guests will be able to vote for their favorite car as well as enjoy music and food. A percentage of the night’s proceeds will go to the Bridge Teen Center to help fund its free programs.

For information, call Rob at 708-532-0500.

Children’s Museum Hosting Business After Hours

The Children’s Museum of Oak Lawn, 5100 Museum Drive, is hosting a multi-chamber Business after Hours from 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25. Orland Chamber members can RSVP by today to Tracey at 708-423-6709 Ext. 206 or via email to tracey.barattia@cmoaklawn.org.

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

You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusinessnews.blogspot.com.

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