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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Top Headlines: Charley Horse Closes, D122 Union Claims Unfair Labor Practices

The shuttering of Charley Horse Restaurant took residents by surprise, and New Lenox school union members claim unfair labor practice.

February opened with a bang in New Lenox. The sudden shuttering of the popular Charley Horse Restaurant on Feb. 4 created a stir. Was the Route 30 Construction Project to blame for the closure or was there more to the story? Would New Lenox be left with a darkened vacancy on the main drag through town? Catch up on the issue here: New Lenox School District 122 Union officials called on the school board to support a move to settle what they perceived as unfair labor practices and possible official misconduct charges. The uproar came about after Board Member Maureen Broderick was said to have requested a copy of an email sent from Union President Katie Kollross to members of AFT Local 604. Broderick's latest action worked liked gasoline …

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Charley Horse Restaurant Closes its Doors, UPDATED: Support Rt. 30 Through These Tough Construction Times, Charley Horse Restaurant Closed Feb. 4; Interested Parties Already Lining Up, and 9 more ›

Ms. Kathy

7:36 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2013

Why is everyone so obsessed with the charley horse and the owner??   more ›

Friday, February 8, 2013

Charley Horse Restaurant Closed Feb. 4; Interested Parties Already Lining Up

The Village of New Lenox is fielding questions about potential occupancy.

It's been only four days since the popular Charley Horse Restaurant and Pub closed its doors suddenly on Feb. 4, but already the Village of New Lenox has had inquiries from similar businesses. Mayor Tim Baldermann, who was caught off-guard by the surprise closure, said Thursday that some people have expressed an interest in the building at 901 E. Lincoln Highway. The first question interested parties want to know about is the process for getting a liquor license. Liquor licenses are not transferable, he added. A fresh application is necessary for each new restaurant that wants to serve alcohol.   The Route 30 construction project, which makes it awkward to find the entrance cut specifically on the main drag, has not seemed to deter …

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Village Hall, UPDATED: Support Rt. 30 Through These Tough Construction Times, Jameson's Pub (in Frankfort Patch), and 8 more ›

Ron Kenning

11:16 am on Thursday, February 14, 2013

Never knew there were so many financial geniuses reading these articles!   more ›

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