Unique Resale Shop now open in Justice

Justice Unique Resale Shop opened last month.

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

A new resale shop opened recently at 8533 W. 79th St. in Justice with the apt name of Justice Unique Resale Shop. 

Owner Mariola Hagen said the shop is open every day and there's a sign out front that says they speak Polish.

Gilly Hicks closes in Orland Park

Gilly Hicks, a branch of the Abercrombie & Fitch retail chain that specialized in women's underwear, sleepwear and swimwear, closed all of its retail locations in the U.S. on Jan. 1 including two Illinois stores at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park and in Schaumburg.

The retailer will continue to operate as an online only store.

Mother Butter’s moves to Evergreen Park 

Mother Butter's Popcorn & Confectionary, which opened in 2009 at 17 W. 35th St. near U.S. Cellular Field, moved to new digs at 3342 W. 95th St. in Evergreen Park on Jan. 25.

The shop, which is owned by Tim and Jennifer Donnelly, has been praised for its gourmet popcorn and also sells fudge, individually hand-dipped caramel pecan patties, bulk candy and nuts.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.

For information, call 708-423-7677 or visit motherbutterspopcorn.com.

Grand opening party for Pure Barre

Pure Barre, a new fitness center, will hold its grand opening party from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at 14932 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. Light snacks will be provided.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. A free class will be offered after the ceremony.

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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