Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. The owners of New Wok in Walt's shopping center on LaGrange Road are opening a new restaurant, China Buffet, in the old location of Entree Ale House and Eatery, said Tony Minette, village building and zoning supervisor, adding that the refurbishing begins next week so the floor plan can include a six to seven buffet lines, a sushi station and a hibachi. Minette said he wasn't sure when the owners …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Sales tax revenue for October 2011 was $368,419, up from $358,162 for the same time in 2010, Mayor Jim Holland announced at Monday's Village Board meeting. This keeps the village on track to meet its 2011 budget projection for of $4.29 million sales tax revenue, Holland said. Fiancee Couture, a new bridal shop at 53 Old Frankfort Way, will hold its grand opening from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. The first tiny steps to building a Mariano's Fresh Market location off of LaGrange Road began last week at a public workshop for the Village Plan Commission. And while there are few firm details and a timeline that can be measured in years, not months, a picture of what the high-end grocery will look like is starting to develop. Mariano's, which is owned by Milwaukee-based Roundy's Supermarkets and …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Fajitas Mexican Restaurant, a local chain with storefronts in Tinley Park and Countryside, will open its Frankfort location at 19941-43 LaGrange Road in the Hickory Creek Marketplace Shopping Center next week, said owner Walter Narsolis. Although that will mark its official opening, Narsolis said he plans to have a soft opening later this week, with there being "a 90 percent possibility" that …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Pete Mitchell's Bar and Grill changed owners late last year, and now the bar is looking to extend its hours, staying open until 1 a.m. daily. Currently, it is only open until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The bar has applied for a special permit from the village for the extended hours, and for that to happen, the Frankfort Plan Commission needs to recommend at Thursday's meeting that the Village …

UPDATE (9:49 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15): Information on D'Marie Salon and Day Spa. UPDATE (1:04 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14): Information for The Softer Side and The Paper Spot. UPDATE (9:22 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13): Information for Ole Boys Country Store. UPDATE (12:57 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8): Information for Glory Bee, Monkey Mind Art Studio and White Street Gallery. Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Midnight Madness, Frankfort's annual …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Papa John's Pizza, 21114 S. LaGrange Road, will open its new location at Frankfort Crossing Shoppng Center on Thursday, Dec. 1. As part of the celebration, Papa John's will be giving out free slices.  READ: Board Approves New Papa John's Location Comic book creators Tim Seeley(Hack/Slash), Steven L. Frank(Zombies vs. Cheerleaders) and sketch card artist Kristin Allen will be at Amazing Fantasy Books…

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Smokey Barque, the barbecue restaurant that moved in to the old location of Jenny's Steak House, opened for business today. The restaurant has been serving private parties and special events for the past week. READ: Jenny's Steak House to Move to Mokena Let It Rip Sports is set to open Dec. 1 at its new location on Laraway Road. The baseball and basketball indoor training facility moved from its old…

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Furniture Rack has moved to its new location on Laraway Road. The Frankfort furniture store was formerly at 9324 Gulfstream Road before relocating last month to its new storefront. Comic book creators Tim Seeley and Steven L. Frank will be at  READ: Brothers Bring Fresh Attitude, Menu to The Wild Rover Amazing Fantasy Books and Comics for a signing from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. Sketch card …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Barbara Smith and Frank Passini are the new owners of Choo Choo Johnny's, the family-oriented, train-themed pizza restaurant in the Walt's shopping center on LaGrange Road. The business partners and first-time restaurant owners took over Aug. 29 and currently are remodeling, as well as adding new trains and games, Smith said. They hope to have a grand reopening in the near future, she added. The …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Originally set to open Oct. 28, The Wild Rover is now planning to open Friday, Nov. 4. The new sports bar, located in the Vineyards Shopping Center, is being opened by John and James Dillon, two brothers from Oak Forest. READ: Papa Johns, Sports Bar Clear First Hurdles to Opening Pedigree Junction Dog and Cat Spa is offering new customer and referral discounts. Bring in a pet for a full-service …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Today is the last day to use two coupons at Lil Surprises: Get $5 off any $25 purchase or buy one item and get another for half off. The coupons can be printed out at the children's clothing store's website. Also, Lil Surprises will be holding a Family "Free" Halloween event from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. The event will feature a scavenger hunt, hay rides and treats. Chew On This Dog Barkery …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. The Belly Factory, which offers non-medical ultrasounds for expecting women, now offers spa treatments for pregnant and nursing moms. Katie Kristie, a licensed massage therapist, and Tomi Petersen, an esthetician, have been hired on to provide massages, facials and waxing. Call ahead for appointments.  READ: The Belly Factory Delivers Bonding Experience for Moms-To-Be The Village Board approved a …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Kohl's will be hiring about 40,000 workers this holiday season, according to a press release from the department store last week. That works out to about 35 positions per store, the release stated. Employment information for the store can be found at the Kohl's Careers website.  Stray Bar will be appearing on an upcoming episode of 190 North, the WLS-TV (Channel 7) show that focuses on Chicago …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Olivieri Brothers, a Frankfort architecture firm and real estate developer, will be hosting a Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event at its Highpoint 2 office building at 9550 Bormet Dr., Mokena. The free networking event is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. People can still RSVP for the event by calling the chamber at 815-469-3356. READ: What to Do With $400K? Village Board …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Louie’s Pizza and Pasta has closed its doors South LaGrange Road, according to a Southland Savvy report. The restaurant was known for offering 28-inch pizzas, the largest in the area. A notice on the door from the Village of Frankfort stated that its water service had been disconnected for failure to pay a utility bill, and its Facebook page also has been taken down, the report said. Alsip Home & …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Let It Rip Sports, which was formerly at a location on Vans Drive that now houses Stratagem Laser Missions, has put in a special permit request with the Frankfort Plan Commission for a new storefront on West Laraway Road. The new facility at 9535 W. Laraway Road will include an indoor baseball and basketball training facility. The permit will be discussed at a public hearing at the commission's …

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. You don't have to wait for October to celebrate Oktoberfest in Frankfort (it's traditionally held in September in Munich anyway). Chef Klaus' Bier Stube provides live entertainment every Friday and Saturday with Bronius and Karl Heinz from the original Bier Stube (formerly in a building that burned down at Kansas and Oak streets). Live piano music every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, as well. READ…

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. The Tinley Park-Frankfort Rotary Club, which was established in 1975, recently received an award for growing its membership to almost two dozen members.“We are extremely honored to have won third place for membership growth,” said immediate past president Paul Lyons. “It is a testament to the dedication of our club members that we have achieved this great award.”Its members, who meet on Thursdays at…

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals. Nearly New Resale will hold a huge sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, and Saturday, Sept. 3, which will include a bag sale for books ($10 per bag) and clothing ($12 per bag); 30 percent off housewares; 50 percent off toys, games, puzzles, sporting goods, summer clothing and sandals; buy-one-get-one-free discounts on shoes. Students with a high school or college ID receive 20 percent off …