Lincoln Mall Sold to 2 Bidders

Lincoln Mall in Matteson was sold at foreclosure auction Friday to two bidders.

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

Beleaguered Lincoln Mall hit the auction block on Friday and was sold off to two bidders.

“The sale won’t be final until confirmed by the foreclosure judge,” said Michelle Panovich, a receiver for the mall at U.S. 30 and Cicero Avenue in Matteson and a senior vice president with Mid-America Asset Management.

Panovich said the mall was sold as five parcels.

Three of the parcels were acquired by Credit Union Liquidity Services LLC, the Texas-based lender who filed suit against the mall’s owner Realty American for defaulting on a $40 million loan.

She declined to name the other buyer until the court approves the bids. The process should take about 14 days, she said.

The Judicial Sales Corp., which conducted the auction, on its website listed the bid for the two parcels as $154,500, which Panovich confirmed.

“If someone bought it, I’m happy,” said Panyovich about the sale. “The buyer said they intend to keep the mall open.”

The mall has been on a decline for more than a decade. The pending departure of Sears will leave Carson’s as the mall’s single anchor store, though JCPenney and Target have stores adjacent to the shopping center.

Charleyhorse Closing Sunday in Tinley

The Charleyhorse in Tinley Park will close Sunday night. Photo by Tinley Park Patch.

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

The Charleyhorse sports pub at 9501 W. 171st St. in Tinley Park will shut its doors for the last time after a closing party Sunday night.

Co-owner Maria Sord said in an email that the Charleyhorse locations in New Lenox and Munster, Ind., will remain open. The closing also will not affect the 94 West restaurant in Orland Park nor the nearby Park Hills Car Wash.

“The way we see it, we will now have more time to focus on other two Charleyhorses and 94 West, as well,” Sord wrote in an email. “Not taking Tinley’s closure as anything negative at all. Just time to move on!”

Sord said some employees at the Tinley location may be transferred to the other locations, if openings are available.


She said gift cards purchased at the Tinley Charleyhorse will be readily accepted at the other restaurants.

Sord said she had no information about possible new tenants in the Charleyhorse space.

Free Doughnuts on Friday

Krispy Kreme – there is still one in Midlothian – is giving away free doughnuts (no purchase necessary) on Friday to celebrate National Doughnut Day, while participating Dunkin’ Donut locations are giving away free doughnuts with any beverage purchase.

Tinley, Orland Farmers Markets Return This Weekend

Both Tinley Park and Orland Park will resume their farmer’s markets this weekend.

Tinley’s market runs from 7 a.m. to noon every Saturday through October in downtown Zabrocki Plaza at 173rd Street and Oak Park Avenue.

This year’s market will feature a jumphouse for kids starting at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Face painting and craft projects will be available for the kids every Saturday until Sept. 1, said Becky Nichols, from Evon's Trophy and Gifts, chairman of the Farmer's Market Committee.

Mr. Photo Booth will be on hand to take photos on opening day, she said.

Vendor selections will include fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers.

Orland’s market runs from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays through Oct. 5 in the Village Center parking lot at 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. except on Aug. 3.

More than 35 vendors will be selling a variety of items including fresh produce, bakery items, jewelry, bread, gourmet mixes, household items, flowers, plants and garden accessories.

Tinley Liquors Looks Like a Goner

Family owned and operated Tinley Park Liquors appears to be out of business at 7032 W.183rd St. The store’s website and Facebook page have not indicated anything is wrong at the business, but its phone number is no longer accepting calls and there has been a sign on the door for weeks indicating the store is “closed for inventory.” There also is a message from April 27 on its Facebook page asking why the business is closed but without a comment from the owners.

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.

You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at http://www.southlandbusinessnews.blogspot.com/.

Ameera’s Pizza Closes in Tinley Park

Ameera's Pizzaria closed today in Tinley Park.

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

Ameera’s Pizzaria closed on Friday at 15911 S. 76th Avenue in Tinley Park.

A tipster said he saw employees hauling equipment out of there Friday morning.

The restaurant’s Facebook page doesn’t have anything to say on the closing, but the phone number has been disconnected and there’s a big “closed” sign on the front window.

The pizzeria opened in January 2011.

Currie Motors Celebrates Memorial Day

Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort, 9423 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort, will celebrate its fifth annual Memorial Day Event from noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow with a barbecue and visits by WCCQ personality Roy Gregory and the Northern Mustang Corral Club.

Operation Care Package will be on hand to accept donations for American troops serving overseas.

There will be food and giveaways including Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw concert tickets.

Best Buy Mobile Open at River Oaks

Best Buy Mobile opened earlier this month in the Macy’s wing at River Oaks Center in Calumet City. It’s next to Body Central.

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.

You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at http://www.southlandbusinessnews.blogspot.com/.