Broadview village officials, company representatives, and community leaders cut the ribbon on the new Chick-fil-A at Broadview Village Square on Nov. 7. | Courtesy Village of Broadview
Friday, November 15, 2024 || By Community Editor || michael@wearejohnwilk.com
There have been a host of grand openings and ribbon cuttings across Proviso Township in the last several weeks. Below, we’ve listed a few.
Broadview gets a new clothing store, Chick-fil-A, and a new mural
On Nov. 6, Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson joined community members for the grand opening of That’s Fabulous Boutique, a new clothing store at 18212 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Broadview. According to its Instagram page, the store specializes in men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing. They also offer makeup services. For more info, visit instagram.com/thatsfabulousboutique.
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, second from right, joins community members for a ribbon-cutting That’s Fabulous Boutique, a new clothing store at 18212 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Broadview, on Nov. 6. | Courtesy Mayor Thompson
On Nov. 7, Thompson, village officials, and other community members gathered for the grand opening of a new Chick-fil-A restaurant at 3000 Broadview Village Square, built on the site of the old China Buffett. In a statement, Chick-fil-A, Inc. representatives said the company selected Alvaro Botero as the store’s independent franchised local owner-operator.
“The restaurant will also feature Mobile Thru, a fully dedicated lane in the drive-thru where guests can pick up orders placed ahead of time on the Chick-fil-A App,” the statement reads.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. said to honor the new store opening, the franchise donated $25,000 to Feeding America to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a Feeding America partner food bank.
Botero’s restaurant plans to participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program, which redirects surplus food from the restaurant to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks, and nonprofits in need. The Broadview store also recognized 100 “local heroes making an impact in the Broadview area by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.”
The new mural at 21218 S. 17th Ave. in Broadview. | Courtesy Lawson Payton
On Nov. 11, the artist Lawson Payton announced on Facebook that he had completed a mural painted on the wall of the Broadview Animal Hospital, 21218 S. 17th Ave. Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson praised the artist for his effort.
“When talent meets opportunity, the result is often nothing short of inspiring, and that’s exactly what happened when Tristan brought his skills and vision to life with the mural in Broadview,” the mayor said. “His work represents not just his talent but the heart and spirit of our community. Through his art, he captured the essence of Broadview, adding beauty, pride, and a story to our streets.
“Tristan’s mural stands as a testament to what happens when someone is given the chance to showcase their abilities. His talent had a platform, and Broadview now has a new piece of art that reflects our community’s vibrancy. It’s a powerful reminder of the importance of investing in and celebrating our local talent.”
A new barbershop opens in Hillside
Hillside Mayor Joe Tamburino joined with community members for the grand opening of Royalty Kutz, a barbershop at 4846 W. Butterfield Rd. The shop is owned by Chicago native Shannon Hester.
In a statement, village officials explained: “Shannon’s passion and commitment to the craft make his barbershop a special addition to our community. More than just showcasing talent, his vision is to create a space that also uplifts and opens doors for others in the industry.”
Insurance agency, dog park open in Maywood
Maywood has hosted a series of notable grand openings in October and November. Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker joined other village officials and community members in early November for the opening of a new family-owned Allstate Insurance office at 1119 Madison St. A few doors down, the mayor hosted a grand opening for Allure Hair Studio, which has an expanded facility at 1123 Madison St.
Village officials joined community members in November to cut the ribbon on a new family-owned Allstate Insurance office at 1119 Madison St. in Maywood. | Courtesy Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker
The village designated November Entrepreneurship Month, which culminates on Nov. 26 with an event at Legends Grill & Music Venue, 9 N. 5th Ave. in Maywood, at 7 to 9 p.m., on Nov. 26.
The village also recently held a grand opening last month for the new Maywood Dog Park at Water Works Park, 1300 S. 9th Ave. Residents need to register their dogs at maywood-il.gov/_T10_R190.php
Maywood Mayor Booker and community members cut the ribbon on the new dog park at 1300 S. 9th Ave. in Maywood. | Courtesy Mayor Booker
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