Visions For Vacancies: What Should Go Here?
The old 7-Eleven space at 201 W Hillgrove Ave. in La Grange is vacant. With such a prime location close to downtown and the La Grange Road Train Station, we put the question to you. What would you like to see in this space?
Before it was a 7-Eleven it was a White Hen. Before it was a White Hen it was a... actually, I can't really remember what it was before that, can you?
Either way, they're both gone now and the space remains shuttered.
With such a great location—it's close to the train station and downtown while still being in a residential area—we think it'd be a shame for it to remain that way for long. So, what would you like to see there?
Another deli and small grocery store? A beer and wine seller? Maybe a coffee shop?
You tell us in comments below.
About this column: Patch asks readers what they would like to see move into vacant storefronts around La Grange and La Grange Park.
Ann Krug
8:18 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
At one time this location, including the paint store on Ashland, was Bower Buick, a popular dealer in the La Grange area.
bserius
9:02 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
I would suggest a book seller ( not a chain store)
Matthew Hendrickson
9:26 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Love the bookstore idea, bserius. We already know La Grange area residents loved and frequently supported the last one. Having one that sold used books too and was an independent seller would be really nice.
Ann Krug
9:55 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Martthew...The La Grange Park Library has a fairly large used book shop of all types of books at very reasonable prices (also CD's, DVD's, and VHS tapes), thanks to daily donations from the community...just a FYI.
Matthew Hendrickson
10:20 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Thanks for the FYI, Ann. I'm sure many in the area will be excited to be reminded of that! In high school, I used to love checking out movies at the La Grange Park Library too. They always had a great selection and it was only a dollar per rental at the time.
Matthew Hendrickson
10:21 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
New idea for this space... how about a great sandwich shop? I'm thinking something like Fontano's in Hinsdale. Classic deli style!
Mary Jane
4:41 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
A Great Harvest Bread store like the one that left a few years back, but this one could serve sandwiches too (went to one in Oregon that served sold sandwiches on the Great Harvest Bread--so good!
Matthew Hendrickson
4:50 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
That sounds good to me too. As far as I can tell, we don't have a sandwich shop in La Grange anymore. Now Serving is great for sandwiches and some deli-ish items, but hey, there's room for two, right?
Am a wrong? Where do you go for sandwiches in La Grange?
maureen hernandez
11:04 am on Sunday, April 1, 2012
My Grandpa's Store at Waiola & Ogden is great for sandwiches! Cocula's on LaGrange Road near 55th has great steak torta sandwiches, homemade soups, and the best nachos around for a very reasonable price. A deli would be great in that location.
Liz Andel
7:17 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
I just passed by there yesterday, something is being built now. Anybody knows what business is taking over? Thanks (:
Darren McRoy
11:59 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
I just called over and found out that Little People's Country is expanding (!) into the space. I'll hopefully be able to bring a full story soon!