By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
Just A Pizza Chicago Style, which opened Jan. 24 at 7108 W. 183rd St. in Tinley Park, is a family affair. The pizzeria is owned by three siblings – Tony Rojas, Al Rojas and Rose Siegel – and Siegel provided all of the recipes.
Tony Rojas, of Worth, said food has been the family business for a while.
“My brother owned a beef stand in Wisconsin for years, and my sister used to sell homemade cheesecakes online,” said Tony Rojas, adding he’s been in the business with his brother for the past six years.
Rojas said the siblings chose Tinley Park for their venture because “it’s a growing community and the people are outgoing.”
Just A Pizza serves thin crust, stuffed and deep dish pizza, wings, sandwiches, some pasta dishes and Eli’s cheesecake.
The restaurant offers carryout and delivery to the Tinley Park area. Hours are Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The phone number is 708-429-0400.
About Me
- Bob Bong
- I have more than 40 years in the news business and have successfully evolved into an electronic journalist. Comings & Goings and Southland Savvy track news about businesses in Chicago's Southland.
Southland hookah bars snuffed out
By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
Hookah lounges, which allowed patrons to smoke flavored tobaccos through waterpipes, have closed in the past few weeks in Worth and Palos Hills. In Worth, Friends Café and Lounge at 11015 S. Harlem Ave. and Havana Café at 7011 W. 111th St. closed after the village approved stricter smoking restrictions on businesses. In Palos Hills, Royale Lounge closed last month at 7205 W. 103rd St.
Yarning in Frankfort
Yarns to Dye For & More has opened at 19 S. Ash St. in downtown Frankfort. The shop features specialty yarns, jewelry and artwork. The shop also offers knitting and crocheting classes. There is no Web site. For more information, call 815-469-4906.
Doctor is out
TV Doctor, a shop that serviced and sold televisions, has closed after being open only a short time at 16745 S. Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park.
Wine out of style
WineStyles has closed at 7301 W. 183rd St. in Tinley Park. The shops are franchised and aim to educate people about wine. They have wine clubs and offer tastings. Not to worry wine aficionados, a WineStyles store is still open at 20290 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. That store’s number is 815-469-9994.
Now open
Wise Buys Resale opened recently at 14205 S. Bell Road in Homer Glen. The shop carries men's, women's and childrens’ clothing, antiques, jewelry, books and collectibles. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.
For more information, call the shop at (708) 645-7200.
Southland Savvy
Hookah lounges, which allowed patrons to smoke flavored tobaccos through waterpipes, have closed in the past few weeks in Worth and Palos Hills. In Worth, Friends Café and Lounge at 11015 S. Harlem Ave. and Havana Café at 7011 W. 111th St. closed after the village approved stricter smoking restrictions on businesses. In Palos Hills, Royale Lounge closed last month at 7205 W. 103rd St.
Yarning in Frankfort
Yarns to Dye For & More has opened at 19 S. Ash St. in downtown Frankfort. The shop features specialty yarns, jewelry and artwork. The shop also offers knitting and crocheting classes. There is no Web site. For more information, call 815-469-4906.
Doctor is out
TV Doctor, a shop that serviced and sold televisions, has closed after being open only a short time at 16745 S. Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park.
Wine out of style
WineStyles has closed at 7301 W. 183rd St. in Tinley Park. The shops are franchised and aim to educate people about wine. They have wine clubs and offer tastings. Not to worry wine aficionados, a WineStyles store is still open at 20290 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. That store’s number is 815-469-9994.
Now open
Wise Buys Resale opened recently at 14205 S. Bell Road in Homer Glen. The shop carries men's, women's and childrens’ clothing, antiques, jewelry, books and collectibles. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.
For more information, call the shop at (708) 645-7200.
Southeast Side to see more jobs
By Kevin Lee
Illinois Statehouse News
The Ford assembly plant on the Southeast Side will see 1,200 new car manufacturing jobs this year. Ford wants a second shift of Chicago union workers to help construct new Ford Explorers. The automobile company also plans to invest $400 million in the manufacturing facilities.
Ford has selected Illinois for new investment partly as a result of a new tax credit. Lawmakers passed and Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law last year a tax credit for auto manufacturers.
Mark Fields with Ford Motor Company says the new jobs will be implemented this year.
Fields adds that the production of the new Explorers in Chicago is scheduled to begin by the end of this year.
Contact Kevin Lee at 217-528-9604. Illinois Statehouse News is a non-profit journalism organization committed to writing for the betterment of society.
More news about Ford's finances from CNBC.
Illinois Statehouse News
The Ford assembly plant on the Southeast Side will see 1,200 new car manufacturing jobs this year. Ford wants a second shift of Chicago union workers to help construct new Ford Explorers. The automobile company also plans to invest $400 million in the manufacturing facilities.
Ford has selected Illinois for new investment partly as a result of a new tax credit. Lawmakers passed and Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law last year a tax credit for auto manufacturers.
Mark Fields with Ford Motor Company says the new jobs will be implemented this year.
Fields adds that the production of the new Explorers in Chicago is scheduled to begin by the end of this year.
Contact Kevin Lee at 217-528-9604. Illinois Statehouse News is a non-profit journalism organization committed to writing for the betterment of society.
More news about Ford's finances from CNBC.
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