The Little Guys now open in Mokena

By Bob Bong

Southland Savvy

The Little Guys home electronics store has completed its move to new digs at 19031 S. Old LaGrange Road in Mokena. The store, which moved from its longtime home in Glenwood, is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and is closed on Sunday.

The store’s new phone number is 708-754-8844. The Web site is http://www.thelittleguys.com/

Chicago Ridge churros
Fans of the Churro Factory, a Pilsen-based bakery that produces the Mexican pastries, can now get their fill at Westfield Chicago Ridge Mall. The company opened a shop in the mall late last year. The shop is open during mall hours. The phone number is 708-424-3026.

Now open
Factory Outlet Center, which features flooring and cabinets wholesaled priced for the public, is now open at 13019 U.S. 41 in Cedar Lake, Ind. Phone number is 219-374-7360.

Blue Fox closed againThe Blue Fox 6820 179th Streetin Tinley Park is scheduled to reopen Tuesday after again being temporarily closed for a few days last week. The restaurant was closed for a few days last month to make repairs. Blue Fox celebrated its second anniversary on March 17.

CUB energy seminar
The Citizens Utility Board will hold a free seminar on saving energy costs at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Tinley Park Library, 7851 Timber Drive.

The session will touch on energy efficiency incentives, CUB’s free online service at www.cubenergysaver.com and ComEd’s smart-grid pilot program. All participants will receive a free CFL bulb.

To sign up for the seminar, call the library at 708-532-0160.

Out of gas
The Speedway gas station at 15301 S. Harlem Ave. in Oak Forest has closed. The former SuperAmerica station shut its door last week.

Verizon calling
Verizon Wireless has opened a new store at 7854 S. Cicero Ave. in Burbank. The phone number is 708-346-6115.

Papa Russo’s opens in Hickory HillsPapa Russo’s Pizza opened recently at 8609 W. 95th St. in the Hill Creek Shopping Center in Hickory Hills. Hours for Papa Russo’s are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. The phone number is 708-233-9999. They also have a fan page at Facebook.

2010 Starry Nights concert series announced

Celebrating its 24th year, the Starry Nights Concert Series will return this summer to the Marie Irwin Bandshell in Homewood’s Irwin Park. Thanks to the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, three shows are on tap for this summer: the Piano Man (Elton John/Billy Joel tribute) on Friday, June 11; Elevation (U2 tribute) on Friday, June 25; and Pink Houses (John Cougar Mellencamp tribute) on Friday, July 23.

June 11: Piano Man — This concert includes is a tribute to two classic songwriters: Elton John and Billy Joel. The show includes full costumes, set design and props. Every song is a hit, ensuring an unforgettable music experience. View a song list, video clips and more at pianomanusa.net. Opening act for this show will be Greta Pope (gretapope.com).

June 25: Elevation — This four-person band has been covering U2’s greatest songs for more than a decade. Watch them recreate the music and attitudes of one of the biggest concert bands around. View a song list, video clips and more at tribute2U2.com. Opening act for this show will be the 2009 Homewood Idol winner, Rachael Robertson.

July 23: Pink Houses — Enjoy America’s most elaborate and musically accurate John Mellencamp tribute band. This 10-person band plays everything from early John Cougar classics to recent John Mellencamp favorites. View a song list, video clips and more at pinkhouses.net. Opening act for this show will be local favorites, Moco Magana (mocomaganaband.com).

Concert goers at this lawn-seating event can purchase snacks, dinner and dessert from vendors Aurelio’s Pizza; Lassen’s Sports Bar & Grill; Mitchell’s Ice Cream & Soda Shop; and Cilantro. Beer, wine, pop and margaritas will be sold by the park district.

Advance tickets per show are $7/adults and $5/children ages 3-15. Tickets can be purchased beginning Friday, May 3, at 708-957-0300 or 708-957-PARK, or in person at the Goldberg Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road, or the Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Day-of-show tickets will be an additional $3 each.

Irwin Park is located at Ridge Road and Highland Avenue in Homewood. For more information or for previews of the bands, visit hfparks.com.

Fajitas to open on Monday in Tinley Park

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

Fajitas Mexican restaurant expects to open Monday morning at 16703 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park.

The restaurant had planned to open April 5 but was delayed because some equipment had not arrived in time.

The restaurant will offer sit down service and a drive-through. It is the second location for owner Walter Narsolis, who also owns a Fajitas in Countryside.

Narsolis also plans to open a Lindy’s Chili/Gertie’s Ice Cream store in the adjoining storefront this summer. He has a Lindy’s/Gertie’s in his Countryside location.

Showroom opens in Frankfort
Arthur Custom Homes Inc. has opened a new showroom at 7657 W. St. Francis Road in Frankfort Square.
The company installs windows, roofs, doors, siding and also offers home remodeling. The phone number is 815-277-2156.

Former Bear promotes Census
Former Bears running back Calvin Thomas will be signing autographs and posing for pictures when he visits Orland Square Mall in Orland Park from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday to help collect 2010 Census forms.

Tony-O to visit new CharleyHorse
Retired Blackhawks goalie Tony Esposito will appear from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the CharleyHorse restaurant at 8940 S. Calumet Ave. in Munster, Ind. Cost is $35 for an autograph wristband. For more information, call 219-836-4040.

Target launches recycling
Target has opened permanent community recycling centers in all of the retailer’s 1,740 stores to celebrate the 40th anniversary this month of Earth Day.

The centers will accept aluminum, glass, plastic bottles and bags, MP3 players, cell phones and ink cartridges.

Target stores also will give away reusable shopping bags on April 18. Shoppers who use reusable bags at Target stores will get a 5-cent per bag discount on their purchases.

Daddy’s gone
Daddy’s Kitchen, a soul food restaurant at 79 W. Joe Orr Road in Chicago Heights, has closed less than a year after it opened.

Dunkin Donuts opens in Chicago Heights
A Dunkin Donuts opened recently in the Marathon Ashland gas station at 431 W. 14th St. (Lincoln Highway) in Chicago Heights. There also is a Rosati’s Pizza franchise inside the gas station.

Tommy Boy’s Grill opens in Markham
Tommy Boy’s Grill recently opened at 3230 W. 159th St. in Markham. The eatery offers gyros, burgers, subs and hot dogs, wraps and paninis. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. The phone number is 708-333-7333.

BMW opens in Schererville
BMW of Schererville opened recently at 1400 U.S. 41 in Schererville. Check out their fan page at Facebook.

Deal of the weekend
Visit the Facebook page for Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort and you can print a coupon worth $10 off your next service call. The coupon is good through April.