By Chuck Ingwersen
Southland Savvy
Bill Gleason's going-away party won't be a solemn event. You can count on attendees sharing exuberant stories about the legendary sports columnist, raising a glass in his name and enjoying the jazz music that stirred Gleason's soul.
Gleason, who died at age 87 on Dec. 31, 2009, wouldn't have it any other way. The celebration of a life fully lived is scheduled for April 10 at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Dixieland jazz will be provided by the Mississippi Mudcats, and the event will serve as a fundraiser for the Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge, S.D.
Gleason grew up on the south side of Chicago, was a decorated Army veteran of World War II, and worked for 60-plus years in sports journalism. It was my honor to work with Gleason during his years as a columnist for the Daily Southtown. I was in awe of him when he joined the Southtown, having read and admired him for years when he was the premier sports columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. But I found him to be generous and gracious — and always supremely entertaining.
It should be a great party.
Here's a favorite video clip of mine, posted shortly after his death. It features Bill discussing former White Sox owner Bill Veeck, as well as his love for jazz.
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.
CharleyHorse returns to northwest Indiana
By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
The CharleyHorse is back in Munster, Ind.
Years after the original restaurant closed its doors near Calumet Avenue and Ridge Road, a new CharleyHorse opened last month at 8940 Calumet Ave. in the former Charlie’s Ale House.
The Munster restaurant was originally supposed to be called Savard’s Hall of Fame with former Black Hawks star Denis Savard lending his name to the project. He pulled out of the deal in January.
CharleyHorse also has restaurants in New Lenox and Tinley Park.
The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, with brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, call 219-836-4040 or visit www.thecharleyhorse.com
Catching up
Reflections Yoga Center opened late last year at 18675 Dixie Highway in Homewood. The phone number is 708-960-4996, the Web site is www.ryogacenter.com
One Shot Kustoms, an auto restoration and customization business, moved late last year from Lockport to new digs at 9232 Gulfstream Road in Frankfort. The phone number is 815-524-4016. Check out owner Justin Clark’s MySpace page.
Neptune Society, a cremation service, opened late last year at 15111 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. The phone number is 708-226-6928, the Web site is www.neptunesociety.com
Antonis restaurant opened late last year at 1151 E. Ninth St. in Lockport. They don’t have a Web site but the phone number is 815-836-8141.
Black Hawks to appear
Black Hawks players Andrew Ladd and Colin Fraser will stop by the CharleyHorse at 9501 W. 171st St. in Tinley Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is a $30 wristband autograph fee. For more information, call the restaurant at (708) 873-9455.
2 Sisters Frozen Custard the Deal of the Week
2 Sisters Frozen Custard, 4734 W. 147th St. in Midlothian, will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday starting tomorrow. Co-owner Lisa Callaghan says you will get 10 percent off if you say you read about 2 Sisters in Comings & Goings.
Southland Savvy
The CharleyHorse is back in Munster, Ind.
Years after the original restaurant closed its doors near Calumet Avenue and Ridge Road, a new CharleyHorse opened last month at 8940 Calumet Ave. in the former Charlie’s Ale House.
The Munster restaurant was originally supposed to be called Savard’s Hall of Fame with former Black Hawks star Denis Savard lending his name to the project. He pulled out of the deal in January.
CharleyHorse also has restaurants in New Lenox and Tinley Park.
The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, with brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, call 219-836-4040 or visit www.thecharleyhorse.com
Catching up
Reflections Yoga Center opened late last year at 18675 Dixie Highway in Homewood. The phone number is 708-960-4996, the Web site is www.ryogacenter.com
One Shot Kustoms, an auto restoration and customization business, moved late last year from Lockport to new digs at 9232 Gulfstream Road in Frankfort. The phone number is 815-524-4016. Check out owner Justin Clark’s MySpace page.
Neptune Society, a cremation service, opened late last year at 15111 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. The phone number is 708-226-6928, the Web site is www.neptunesociety.com
Antonis restaurant opened late last year at 1151 E. Ninth St. in Lockport. They don’t have a Web site but the phone number is 815-836-8141.
Black Hawks to appear
Black Hawks players Andrew Ladd and Colin Fraser will stop by the CharleyHorse at 9501 W. 171st St. in Tinley Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is a $30 wristband autograph fee. For more information, call the restaurant at (708) 873-9455.
2 Sisters Frozen Custard the Deal of the Week
2 Sisters Frozen Custard, 4734 W. 147th St. in Midlothian, will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday starting tomorrow. Co-owner Lisa Callaghan says you will get 10 percent off if you say you read about 2 Sisters in Comings & Goings.
Orland mall demolished but stores live on
By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
Orland Park’s Continental Center may be gone, but some of the businesses that used to inhabit the strip center at 157th Street and Harlem Avenue live on.
Thai food fans who used to frequent the Bangkok Thai restaurant can still enjoy the cucumber salad, pad Thai noodles and ginger duck at the Jewel of Siam, 9216 W. 159th St. in Orland Park in the Park Hill Plaza.
Both restaurants had the same owner who says gift cards or gift certificates purchased at Bangkok Thai can be used at Jewel of Siam. The phone number is 708-349-9922. The Web site is www.jewelofsiam.com
Riddles Comedy Club, which closed a couple of years before the mall was demolished, has reopened at 5055 W. 111th St. in Alsip. Comedian Jimmy “JJ” Walker is the headliner this weekend with tickets at $15.
For show times, ticket prices and a calendar of upcoming comedians, check their Web site at www.myriddlescomedyclub.com or call 708-422-5055. The club also has a page on Facebook.
Jim’s Pro Shop relocated to 19456 S. LaGrange Road in Mokena (Comings & Goings Sept. 2, 2009).
Sabor do Brasil’s Web site says construction will begin this summer on their new location at 9613 W. 191st St. in Mokena in The Falls of Hickory Creek development.
One that won’t be coming back is Asian Ginger Bistro, a restaurant in the parking lot that is the only building still standing. Bistro has closed its doors for good.
Dunkin reopens
The Dunkin’ Donuts at 15609 S. Harlem Ave. in Orland Park has reopened after being closed for remodeling.
Relocated
RSVP has moved from 11139 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort to the JC Penny mall at 11337 W. Lincoln Highway in Mokena. Their Web site is www.rsvpinvites.com
Girlfriend’s Closet has moved to 22 White St. in downtown Frankfort. The Web site is www.girlfriendscloset.com
Now open
Sally Beauty Supply opened a few weeks ago at 11335 W. Lincoln Highway in Mokena in the Penny’s mall.
Deal of the weekend
South Side Cards & Collectibles, which opened in December at 11325 W. 143rd St. in Orland Park, has a 10 percent off coupon on its Web site at www.southsidecards.com The phone number is 708-873-5088.
Southland Savvy
Orland Park’s Continental Center may be gone, but some of the businesses that used to inhabit the strip center at 157th Street and Harlem Avenue live on.
Thai food fans who used to frequent the Bangkok Thai restaurant can still enjoy the cucumber salad, pad Thai noodles and ginger duck at the Jewel of Siam, 9216 W. 159th St. in Orland Park in the Park Hill Plaza.
Both restaurants had the same owner who says gift cards or gift certificates purchased at Bangkok Thai can be used at Jewel of Siam. The phone number is 708-349-9922. The Web site is www.jewelofsiam.com
Riddles Comedy Club, which closed a couple of years before the mall was demolished, has reopened at 5055 W. 111th St. in Alsip. Comedian Jimmy “JJ” Walker is the headliner this weekend with tickets at $15.
For show times, ticket prices and a calendar of upcoming comedians, check their Web site at www.myriddlescomedyclub.com or call 708-422-5055. The club also has a page on Facebook.
Jim’s Pro Shop relocated to 19456 S. LaGrange Road in Mokena (Comings & Goings Sept. 2, 2009).
Sabor do Brasil’s Web site says construction will begin this summer on their new location at 9613 W. 191st St. in Mokena in The Falls of Hickory Creek development.
One that won’t be coming back is Asian Ginger Bistro, a restaurant in the parking lot that is the only building still standing. Bistro has closed its doors for good.
Dunkin reopens
The Dunkin’ Donuts at 15609 S. Harlem Ave. in Orland Park has reopened after being closed for remodeling.
Relocated
RSVP has moved from 11139 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort to the JC Penny mall at 11337 W. Lincoln Highway in Mokena. Their Web site is www.rsvpinvites.com
Girlfriend’s Closet has moved to 22 White St. in downtown Frankfort. The Web site is www.girlfriendscloset.com
Now open
Sally Beauty Supply opened a few weeks ago at 11335 W. Lincoln Highway in Mokena in the Penny’s mall.
Deal of the weekend
South Side Cards & Collectibles, which opened in December at 11325 W. 143rd St. in Orland Park, has a 10 percent off coupon on its Web site at www.southsidecards.com The phone number is 708-873-5088.
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