Hey! Look What Entertainment New Lenox Restaurants have Planned for New Year's Eve

If you want local New Year's Eve entertainment, check out the list of local establishments.

Why not bring in the New Year and stay local! New Lenox has some great options for you to gather with some friends and family to welcome 2013. While the menu packages and drink options vary, one thing  is certain. There will be entertainment and a count down to midnight. Tom E. Hartsung American Legion, 14414 Ford Dr., has a Live DJ: Gattos Restaurant & Bar, 1938 E Lincoln Hwy, Suite 110, has a rock band. Tom Kelly's Chophouse & Pub, 495 Degroate Rd., has a live DJ. Readers might like: What are your plans for tonight? Tell us in the comments. Two ways to stay connected:

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Outlet Mall Progress Slow: Small Business Picking Up the Pace

The Spring Creek Outlet Mall development is working to secure tenants and financing, while small businesses are passing financial hurdles and opening in New Lenox.

The Spring Creek Outlet Mall, a proposed 275,000-square-foot development along Route 6 within the Silver Cross Hospital Campus, was slated to have opened in the fall of 2012. However, difficulty securing tenants and financing have slowed the process. Phase I was the construction of an oval shaped in-door mall, featuring a variety of retail outlets and restaurants.   According to Nancy Hoehn, Village of New Lenox economic development director, project developer Jeff Middlebrook of Center Creek Development, LLC is continuing to market the development. Certainly the economy has delayed the project. At this point, Center Creek developers are attempting to secure enough tenants before breaking ground and beginning work on constructing the …

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Sherwin-Williams Paints, Stains and Supplies Store is Open in New Lenox

Looking to bring color to your world? Stop by Sherwin-Williams for the supplies and an array of hues.

Sherwin-Williams Paints, Stains, Colors and Supplies has opened a store in New Lenox. Already members of the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce, the store, located at 1060 E. Lincoln Highway, is staffed with a informed personnel whose aim is to help customers select the perfect color paint for home, office and more. The store is stocked with paint supplies to help get the job done right. The store caters to homeowners, property and facility managers, contractors and home builders. Store hours are: For information, call the store at: 815.463.8330. Readers might like: Two Ways to Stay Patched-In: 

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Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive

Verizon Wireless announced the kickoff of its “Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive.” The drive will benefit domestic violence agencies throughout the state of Illinois, including the Crisis Center for South Suburbia in Tinley Park.

Have You Gotten Your Christmas Tree Yet?

Fresh cut firs ranging in size from 6-foot to 12-foot are plentiful at Spencer Road Christmas Trees.

Have you gotten your Christmas tree yet? Spencer Road Christmas Trees is open until Christmas Eve. The lot is full of Douglas-firs, one of the most common of the evergreen variety. Take a walk through the rows of fresh-cut trees. The lot, located at Spencer Road and E. Route 30, is just east of Chicago Dough Company Restaurant. Due to the Route 30 construction project, it's a bit tricky to enter the lot. The driveway comes up fast just past Spencer Road. Look for the Christmas tree sign on the south side of the E. Route 30. The trees range in size from 6-12 feet tall. Prices begin at $50. The trees come strictly from Illinois, said lot manager John Miller. These trees flourish in the northern temperate zone, and their fresh pine smell …

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Collection Drive For Troops Gains the Support of Small Businesses

A collection drive for Operation Care Package led to three area businesses agreeing to serve as year round drop off locations.

New Lenox Chamber of Commerce Supports Small Business Saturday

Show local entrepreneurs your support by patronizing them today on Small Business Saturday.

New Lenox Chamber of Commerce Small Business Saturday Deals

Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24, is supported by the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce. Tuckers Doggie Delights is hosting "Bark Friday."

The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24. It's a time when community members are invited to demonstrate their support of the small businesses that contribute to the success of the village. Debbie Hypke, executive director of New Lenox Chamber of Commerce, expressed her support for the members of the Chamber on the organization's website. "We’re celebrating Small Business Saturday, encouraging everyone to shop at their favorite small businesses!  First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday.  Readers might like: "Small Business Saturday is the day we celebrate the Shop Small Movement to support small businesses; the heartbeat of our community."   Listed below are special offers and events being …

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