Empty Stores and Lots

What kind of businesses would you like to see move into the empty stores and lots in 60655? There are plenty of locations up and down 111th Street, a few on Kedzie, many on Western. Corner of 115th and Western is horrible! Would like to see something going in on 111th and Pulaski. Maybe this post will give some future business owners some ideas?

Salvation Army Site?

http://www.southtownstar.com/neighborhoodstar/evergreenpark/1299485,112708salvationarmy.article

There was an article in the Southtown regarding the Salvation Army Center located at 114th and Central Park. What is your opinion? Link path is attached to the article.

Two New Links

New links have been added per Jim McMahon's suggestion:

A map of local gas prices (find the cheapest gas in and around 60655)

Illinois Sex Offenders

More links to follow so keep an eye out.

Watch Your Back

With this economy and the holidays coming, people are becoming more desperate. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times. Look around when exiting and entering your home, car, stores, etc. Do not leave packages in your car. Look around you while at an ATM. Be overly cautious and trust your instincts.

**On December 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. there was another robbery at 110th and Rockwell. Two people were getting into their car and they were held up by three people with guns and masks on. One was caught and identified.**

**This was confirmed however the address listed above was wrong. Please see comments.

Posting New Topics on This Board

If anyone is interested in posting a new topic on this board, please email me at
inandaround60655@yahoo.com with your post.

Send me your "bests" and I will put them to a poll if there are more than one in the neighborhood, such as grocery stores, videostores, ice cream parlors, best place for a hot dog, etc. Each week there will be a different poll. The winners will make the "best of 60655" list.

Thanks for everyone's support and for helping to get the word of the blog around.

New Coffee Shop in 60655

Beverly Coffee Shop (formerly Beverly Bean) has now re-opened for business under new ownership. Tried it this morning and the coffee was good. Best of all, they have a drive-thru which is awesome in this weather. They are located at the corner of 111th and Fairfield.

They are serving lunch and pastries in the morning.

Open 7 days a week. M-F 6 a.m to 8 p.m. Sat and Sun 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please patronize our local establishments.

Please Remember We're Neighbors

Please remember when posting your comments that we are all neighbors and everyone has a right to an opinion. I want to keep this blog informational and everyone is free to post their opinions...if you disagree with someone else's opinion that's fine, but no comments will post containing name calling towards other commentors. Thanks for your cooperation.