Frangella Italian Market Closes in Orland

Frangella Italian Market in Orland Park closed recently.

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

Frangella Italian Imports, 11925 S. 80th Avenue in Palos Park, recently closed its second store at 178th Street and Wolf Road in Orland Park, but will continue to serve its Italian deli sandwiches, pasta and ethnic specialties at the Palos location.

The phone number at the Orland store, which was called Frangella Italian Market, has been changed to the same number as the Palos location (708-448-2598). The Orland location opened in July 2010.

Orland Creamery to Reopen Friday

The Creamery Ice Cream shop at 9320 W. 171st St. in Orland Hills will reopen on Friday. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For information, call 708-873-1297 or visit its website at http://www.mycreamery.com/.

Locations in Frankfort and Mokena reopened last week, while locations in New Lenox, Homer Glen and Manhattan stayed open all winter this year.

The location in Manteno will be opening Friday, March 23.

Gas N Wash Grand Opening

Gas N Wash, 8810 W. 191st St. in Mokena, will hold its ribbon cutting and grand opening at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14. Everyone is welcome. The gas station, car wash, convenience store and Dunkin Donuts have been open for a couple of weeks already.

Free Pizza at Speedway on Friday

Speedway stations in the Southland that sell pizza will be giving away free slices of pizza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, March 16. Not all stations carry pizza so you might want to check your favorite location to make sure it will be participating.

Plass to Hold Lost Its Lease Sale Starting Saturday

Plass Appliance will start a store liquidation sale Saturday in Tinley Park.

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy


Plass Appliance and Furniture will begin a lost-our-lease moving sale at 9 a.m. Saturday at its Tinley Park store at 9501 W. 171st St.

A store spokesman said everyone is welcome and customers do not need special invitations that were mailed out last weekend.

The spokesman said everything in the store has been marked down and inventory includes washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves and dishwashers.

The Tinley store opened 10 years ago.

Plass began a liquidation sale last month at its Arlington Heights location.

The spokesman said the company’s remaining five locations would remain open as usual after the Tinley store closes.

For information, call 708-349-2062 or visit its website at http://www.plassappliance.com/.

Sugarless Bakery Closes in Mokena

Sugarless World Bakery closed suddenly and without warning on Feb. 15 at 19458 S. LaGrange Road in Mokena. Messages on the company’s Facebook page, website and phone number say the store is closed indefinitely.

The store, which catered to diabetics and others who were trying to cut their sugar intake, was opened in August by father and daughter Richard and Marie Martinez.

Oak Forest Fleadh is Saturday

The third annual Oak Forest Fleadh is Saturday and includes a parade, run, bike ride, pub crawl and other festivities.

Bars and restaurants will be serving up drink and food specials all day and you can get free Italian beef sandwiches at Cindy’s Pub, 5230 W. 159th St., starting at 10 a.m.

For a complete list of events and participating businesses, visit

http://www.oak-forest.org/community/OakForestFleadh.asp.

Tinley Goes Green on Sunday

While Oak Forest will color itself green on Saturday, downtown Tinley Park will wait until Sunday to do the honors with a parade down Oak Park Avenue at 2 p.m.

Businesses up and down Oak Park are planning events to coincide with the parade or get a jump on the celebration. Durbin’s is having entertainment and food and drink specials. Ed and Joe’s is serving up Irish specialties and entertainment.

For a rundown, check out the Tinley Park Patch.

Hawg’s and Dogs Open Again

Hawg’s and Dogs reopened this week at 7940 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort after being closed for February for winter break. The eatery is featuring a buy one hot dog, get one free special daily from 2-4 p.m. For information, call 815-469-6946 or visit their website at http://www.hawgs-n-dogs.com/.

Sauk Trail Food & Liquors Has New Owner

Shobhar Chavda is the new owner of Sauk Trail Food & Liquors at 166 W. Sauk Trail in the La Petite Plaza in South Chicago Heights. The store sells general household products, beverages, beer and wine. A grand opening will be scheduled for a later date.

Dickey’s Grand Opening on Friday

Dickey's Barbecue in Orland Park is holding grand opening ceremonies on Friday.

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 15110 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park, will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 9.

WCCQ DJ Roy Gregory will be broadcasting from there from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Texas-style smokehouse, which opened in January, will feature $1 sandwiches and a chance to win free barbecue for a year (winner must be present).

Orland Plan Commission OKs Tilted Kilt

Plans to open a Tilted Kilt restaurant and sports bar in the former Fat Ricky’s at 16255 S. LaGrange Road won approval last week from the Orland Park Plan Commission.

The proposal also would add more than 1,500 square feet to the building, which was vacated recently when Fat Ricky’s moved into smaller quarters in Tinley Park.

The plan now goes to a Village Board committee for review.

If approved, the restaurant and sports bar – sort of a Gaelic cousin of Hooters with bosomy waitresses wearing plaid miniskirts and open midriffs – would likely open this summer.

A Tilted Kilt opened a few years ago near Chicago Ridge Mall. There were rumors about the same time that a Tilted Kilt was planned for the Boulevard Plaza at 191st Street and LaGrange Road in Mokena – fueled in part because a Tilted Kilt van was parked there for several weeks – but nothing ever materialized.

Fiscal Expert to Discuss State Finances

Ralph Martire, a nationally acclaimed finance and fiscal policy scholar, will discuss Illinois’ dire financial picture at the March 12 Southland Chamber Regional Consensus Luncheon at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive.

The luncheon runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to the public. Tickets are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. For information and reservations, call the chamber at 708-957-6950 or visit http://www.chicagosouthland.com/.