By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
Byron’s Cycling & Fitness is expected to begin moving Saturday into its new digs at 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood from its longtime home at 18424 Governors Highway.
Clerk Matt Kelley said the store would be open during the transition and the phone number would remain 708-957-9888. Hours will remain 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The store is closed on Sunday.
The store has been a fixture in Homewood for more than 30 years. It recently was taken over by Jane, Derek and Graham Bolkema.
Budget Golf closed
Budget Golf closed recently at 14426 John Humphrey Drive in Orland Park. The store had been serving Southland duffers since opening in 1993. A sister store is still open at 1508 Essington Road in Joliet.
Smoker's Haven moves
Smoker's Haven moved recently from 15806 S. Harlem Ave. in Orland Park to new digs at 7956 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort, where tobacco taxes are substantially lower. The phone number is 815-469-6360. Hours are daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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.
Lansing holds annual Good Neighbor Day parade on Saturday
By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
Lansing celebrates its annual Good Neighbor Day celebration with a host of events on Saturday.
Kick off Good Neighbor Day from 7 a.m. until noon at the Lansing Kiwanis pancake breakfast at T.F. South High School.
If you're a runner, try participating in Just a Little Run, sponsored by the Lan-Oak Park District. Doors open at 8 a.m., with walks and runs starting between 8:40 a.m. and 9 a.m. For more information call 708-474-8552.
The Good Neighbor Day Parade starts at 2 p.m. This year's theme is Lansing Rocks Around the Clock and there are approximately 110 parade entries.
During the parade you can purchase the Lansing Chamber's cookbook and Chamber Cards at the judge's station. The cost of the cCookbook, which features over 65 recipes of all types and which features many different coupons is $12. The Chamber Cards, which offers a host of discounts from local merchants, is $10. Or, you can get both for only $20!
Cap off the day by bowling for a good cause. From 6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m., the Success Center will be hosting a fundraiser at Lynwood Bowl. For only $20 per person and only $15 for those 11 and under, you get three games, shoe rental and light refreshments.
Southland Savvy
Lansing celebrates its annual Good Neighbor Day celebration with a host of events on Saturday.
Kick off Good Neighbor Day from 7 a.m. until noon at the Lansing Kiwanis pancake breakfast at T.F. South High School.
If you're a runner, try participating in Just a Little Run, sponsored by the Lan-Oak Park District. Doors open at 8 a.m., with walks and runs starting between 8:40 a.m. and 9 a.m. For more information call 708-474-8552.
The Good Neighbor Day Parade starts at 2 p.m. This year's theme is Lansing Rocks Around the Clock and there are approximately 110 parade entries.
During the parade you can purchase the Lansing Chamber's cookbook and Chamber Cards at the judge's station. The cost of the cCookbook, which features over 65 recipes of all types and which features many different coupons is $12. The Chamber Cards, which offers a host of discounts from local merchants, is $10. Or, you can get both for only $20!
Cap off the day by bowling for a good cause. From 6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m., the Success Center will be hosting a fundraiser at Lynwood Bowl. For only $20 per person and only $15 for those 11 and under, you get three games, shoe rental and light refreshments.
Ivory Rose piano bar opens in Frankfort
By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
The owners of the Ivory Rose piano bar at 17 Old Frankfort Way in Frankfort have a nice business plan.
“We are bringing downtown Chicago to Frankfort just without the prices,” says co-owner Bill, who along with business partner Jim, prefer to just use their first names.
Ivory Rose opened earlier this week but is having a grand opening weekend starting at 5 p.m. Friday.
“Friday we have Greg Rini who does a nice tribute to Dean Martin,” says Bill. “Then on Saturday Peter Oprisko will do a Frank Sinatra tribute.”
Bill says Ivory Rose will serve higher end appetizers such as Italian meat plates and flatbreads. “We’ll have an Italian feel,” says Bill.
The bar will serve an extensive selection of martinis and wines.
Bill says they did a lot of changes to put their own mark on the former Bella Martini bar.
Ivory Rose hours are 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The piano bar is dark Sundays and Mondays.
Creamery to open in ManhattanThe Frankfort-based Creamery chain will open its newest location at 11 a.m. Friday at 525 W. North St. in Manhattan. Creamery locations serve fast food sandwiches, ice cream, the Original Rainbow Cones, 99-cent hot dogs on Weenie Wednesdays and 99-cent shakes on Milkshake Mondays. For more information, visit http://www.mycreamery.com/
Mexico Chiquito opens in Chicago HeightsA new Mexican restaurant, Mexico Chiquito, opened recently at 2316 Chicago Road in Chicago Heights. The restaurant is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The phone number is 708-755-9750. The restaurant offers 99-cent tacos on Mondays.
Southland Savvy
The owners of the Ivory Rose piano bar at 17 Old Frankfort Way in Frankfort have a nice business plan.
“We are bringing downtown Chicago to Frankfort just without the prices,” says co-owner Bill, who along with business partner Jim, prefer to just use their first names.
Ivory Rose opened earlier this week but is having a grand opening weekend starting at 5 p.m. Friday.
“Friday we have Greg Rini who does a nice tribute to Dean Martin,” says Bill. “Then on Saturday Peter Oprisko will do a Frank Sinatra tribute.”
Bill says Ivory Rose will serve higher end appetizers such as Italian meat plates and flatbreads. “We’ll have an Italian feel,” says Bill.
The bar will serve an extensive selection of martinis and wines.
Bill says they did a lot of changes to put their own mark on the former Bella Martini bar.
Ivory Rose hours are 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The piano bar is dark Sundays and Mondays.
Creamery to open in ManhattanThe Frankfort-based Creamery chain will open its newest location at 11 a.m. Friday at 525 W. North St. in Manhattan. Creamery locations serve fast food sandwiches, ice cream, the Original Rainbow Cones, 99-cent hot dogs on Weenie Wednesdays and 99-cent shakes on Milkshake Mondays. For more information, visit http://www.mycreamery.com/
Mexico Chiquito opens in Chicago HeightsA new Mexican restaurant, Mexico Chiquito, opened recently at 2316 Chicago Road in Chicago Heights. The restaurant is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The phone number is 708-755-9750. The restaurant offers 99-cent tacos on Mondays.
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