Starbucks opens in Lansing
Starbucks opened its newest stand-alone south suburban store last week in Lansing.
The new store is at 18007 Torrence Avenue, at the intersection with Thornton-Lansing Road. The site was the former home of Artlynn Photography. That building and a few others to the north including Rosemoor Funeral Home were torn down and the land cleared for development.
The developer is Glazier Corporation, which developed a similar Starbucks at the corner of 103rd Street and Harlem Avenue in Chicago Ridge in 2019.
Glazier is not done in Lansing. There are plans to bring in a Taco Bell to the north of the Starbucks and a Chipotle across the street on Torrence, next to Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop.
The new Starbucks is accessible from both Torrence and Thornton-Lansing Road. The shop has a drive-thru.
The building is a typical Starbucks with a dozen tables, free Wi-Fi and a small outdoor patio.
Although a date for a grand opening and ribbon cutting has not yet been set, the store will be hosting a promotion on Thursday, November 17, when 400 red reusable Starbucks cups will be given away while supplies last.
Hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Salon opens in Palos Hills
A salon complex is now open in Palos Hills that offers 41 rooms for services ranging from massage therapy to facials to microblading.
Bella Salon Suites held its grand opening on last weekend at 10544 S. Harlem Avenue.
The suites allow beauty professionals from all types of industries to rent their salon, spa or shop.
The average size of a salon suite is 12-foot x 14-feet. However, the space can be expanded to fit the needs of the professional. Each suite is equipped to go. Professionals just have to bring in their chairs and can begin operating their businesses, though they will be required to have a state license to rent a suite.
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The salon is next to Wet Spot Car Wash and both operations have the same owners.
Information is at 708-673-6301 or email [email protected].
Misericordia’s Christmas pop-up shop returns to Beverly Arts Center
Misericordia’s Christmas Pop-Up Shop returns this weekend to the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th Street in Chicago.
The Misericordia Christmas Pop-Up Shop will be open from noon until 5 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday.
Baked goods and other treats made by more than 80 residents include Misericordia’s Hearts & Flour Bakery’s signature Brownie Hearts, plus a variety of breads, including Irish Soda bread. Other favorites featured are fudge and peppermint bark, toffee, caramel and Cajun crunch, pretzel trees and spiced pecans. In addition, boxes of Christmas cards featuring artwork by residents are available.
Tinley Park looking for artists for 2023 benches
Tinley Park is looking for artists to create unique, kid- and family-friendly designs for the 2023 Benches on the Avenue public arts program.
The program, which will run from May to October along Oak Park Avenue in downtown Tinley Park, will be themed “Industry, Invention and Progress” and will showcase groundbreaking creations that have made a mark on the world and changed the way we live.
Portrayals should be vibrant, colorful and include some degree of three-dimensional art. Anyone with an imagination and artistic creativity can submit a design. Each handcrafted wooden bench will be sponsored by a local business or individual, who will take possession of it at the end of the season.
Information is with Kelly Oswald at 708-444-5024 or email [email protected]
Tru by Hilton opens first Illinois location
Genuine Hospitality, a St. Louis-based hotel operator, last week announced the opening of Tru by Hilton Naperville Chicago, the first Tru by Hilton in Illinois.
The 121-room hotel is located at 1850 Diehl Road, at the southwest corner of I-88 and Route 59 in Naperville.
Tru by Hilton Naperville Chicago will be the fourth Hilton property and the 15th hotel in Genuine Hospitality’s growing portfolio. The hotel features a build-your-own breakfast bar, rooms with oversized windows for natural light, fitness center and Wi-Fi. The property also offers a heated indoor pool, snacks, light meal options and single-serve wine and beer are available for purchase.
Bob Bong is a freelance columnist. He can be reached at [email protected].