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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Chicago Brew Werks Hosts May 18 Grand Opening in Plainfield

The shop, which caters to homebrew enthusiasts, recently relocated within Plainfield.

A Plainfield homebrew supply store and “nanobrewery” is settled in its new location and planning an event to welcome customers to its new home. Chicago Brew Werks will host a grand opening party from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at its new facility at 14903 S. Center St. The business recently moved from a storefront on Rhea Drive to a 2,500-square-foot location on Center Street, where it offers everything homebrew enthusiasts need to create their own beers. The new location also offers wine making supplies and a craft beer tasting bar. Read: Plainfield Homebrew Supply Store to Expand, Begin Creating New Brews “We specialize in bringing homebrew to the next level — giving one-on-one advice and helping to create custom recipes for our…

Tom

10:32 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013

I, for one, welcome our new homebrew overlords.   more ›

Monday, February 11, 2013

Yoga with a ‘Twist:’ Friends to Open Plainfield Studio

Twist Yoga Lounge is set to open March 1 on Route 59.

Three friends plan to bring more balance to Plainfield. Jen Cisneros, Theresa Wilson and Amy Brinkman will open Twist Yoga Lounge on March 1. Located at 12337 S. Route 59 in the shopping center anchored by Nevin's Brewing Company, the studio will offer heated yoga seven days a week, with classes for all levels. “It’s for every age, every shape, every body size,” Wilson said. Twist will open with a grand opening celebration on March 1. Renovations are under way now at the Route 59 studio, located between 119th and 127th streets. For the three women, who previously taught at a Naperville yoga studio, bringing Twist Yoga Lounge to Plainfield is a dream come true. “I had always thought that I’d open a yoga studio, but I thought it would be …

Alyssa

1:58 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013

So excited! And it's opening just on time to get back in shape for prom! Will you have any special "student discounts" like most places do?   more ›

Friday, September 21, 2012

Kiddie Academy Hosts Grand Opening Event

New Plainfield daycare will offer a petting zoo, bounce house and more — plus tours for parents — on Saturday, Sept. 22.

After opening on Sept. 4, a new Plainfield daycare will celebrate with a grand opening event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Kiddie Academy, 13703 S. Route 59, offers education-based childcare, according to husband-and-wife owners Saj and Sunny Rizvi. “We have a full curriculum,” offering programs for children ages six weeks through 12 years old, Sunny said. “The demand now is for school-based care, not a daycare,” she added, saying Kiddie Academy’s “Life Essentials” curriculum prepares children for elementary school. “The curriculum really gives them a solid foundation for what they’re going to encounter in elementary school,” Sunny said. The Sept. 22 grand opening celebration will include a petting zoo, bounce house, balloon artist, …

Monday, August 6, 2012

Durbin’s Opens Plainfield Location on Monday

The family owned chain is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

The remodeling is done, and the newly hired staff members at Durbin’s will welcome their first diners on Monday. Located in the former Pom Poms bar and grill at 16031 S. Lincoln Highway, the family owned eatery is the seventh Durbin’s restaurant in the Chicago suburbs. Owner Tom McAuliffe described Monday as a soft opening for the restaurant, known for its award-winning pizza. “We’re planning a grand opening for a week or two after that, a big blowout,” he said. Durbin's has restaurants in Burbank, Evergreen Park, Midlothian, Tinley Park, Palos Hills and Frankfort. From Aug. 24 to 26, the original Burbank location is celebrating its 25th year with live music and more, including 1987 prices. The family run chain specializes in pizza, ribs, …

bill witherspoon

5:04 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012

went here last night to see my favorite band Hey Jimmy. OMG it smelled like smoke from the people in the front bar smoking!!!! How is the world is smoking allowed?? I could not breathe during my dinner. No vent system. Just some fans circulating the disgusting smoke around. My clothes smelled like smoke BADLY!!! Had to shower when I got home. Repel smoking there PLEASE!!!!!!   more ›

Monday, July 9, 2012

Hero Towing to Host July 14 Celebration

The grand opening will unveil the company's new location.

A Plainfield company will unveil its new digs with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, July 14. Owned by Larry and Jonquil Chason, Hero Towing and Rescue originally operated out of the couple’s home, but is celebrating its move to 14022 S. Route 59 with a grand opening celebration starting at 11 a.m. The daylong party will include guests Will County ABATE, Warriors Watch Riders, Operation Welcome You Home and more, plus free food and contests for hottest hotrod and baddest bike. Guests will be able to vote for their picks, with the winners getting first-, second- and third-place trophies. The event will also include rollover and tire-changing demonstrations. The company, launched in 2010, helps motorists with more than just car …

Concerned Biz Owner

9:10 am on Wednesday, July 11, 2012

I wonder if they will have proof of W-2's for employees or maybe workers comp insurance. This is so wrong for the Village of Plainfield to support this imitation company. If you want to conduct business in the village or state you should have to follow the laws and requirements. Also I hope they have Insurance requirements to hold this event   more ›

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