Business & Community News Connect to Berwyn.net February 2011 Issue 1
Inside This Issue Kia Motors Dealership to open on Ogden This page. Meijer Will bring Berwyn its largest retailer Beginning on this page and continuing on page 2. 2011 Annual Meeting 2010 wrap up & 2011 outlook on pages 3 & 7. Meet the BDC Staff Economic Development Division on page 5. TIF Project Updates The latest project updates from around the community on page 12. Outstanding Business Award New business recognition award on page 13. Grand Openings Recent groundbreaking and grand opening celebrations on page 14.
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his spring, Berwyn Kia, the first new auto dealership on Ogden Avenue in several years, will begin operations at 7050 Ogden Avenue. “In order to enhance Berwyn’s sales-tax base, the City identified Kia as a strong company that wasn’t present in the trade area,” said Anthony Griffin, Executive Director of the BDC. “After much effort by the City, we achieved the go-ahead from Kia’s corporate office. In turn, we began working with the ownership at Willowbrook Ford-Kia to bring them into Berwyn.” Al Meyer, President of Willowbrook FordKia, said, “When Kia corporate and the BDC approached us, we realized that we were presented with a potentially good business opportunity along with forming a great relationship with a City that rolls up its sleeves to achieve progress.” Kia purchased and remodeled the south side of the former Phelan Dodge dealership. With a newly revamped line of automobiles, such as the Kia Soul, the automaker hopes
to increase its US market share by almost 40% in the coming years. A revenue forecast shows that the dealership would be one of the highest producers of sales tax in the City, just behind Meijer. Additionally, the business will create jobs and bring customers to Berwyn. The total project budget is estimated at $2,456,100. The City’s Ogden TIF district will be the funding source that assists with financing the transaction, but the super majority of the project budget is coming from private investment. When asked what the Kia news meant to Berwyn, Mayor Robert Lovero said, “By bringing a new car dealership into the City, we are able to diversify our tax base and strengthen our local economy.” Mayor Lovero added, “considering what the auto industry has gone through the last several years, obtaining a new car dealer was quite a coup and provides a tremendous boost to our historic Route 66 corridor.”
Meijer Will Bring One-Stop-Shopping to Berwyn The full service grocery chain will bring Berwyn its largest retailer
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n January 25, 2011, Berwyn’s City Council unanimously approved a redevelopment agreement with Meijer, a full service grocery chain, to anchor Cermak Plaza located at the intersection of Cermak Road and Harlem Avenue. Meijer currently has nearly 200 locations in the Midwest, and this newest site will be the closest location to downtown Chicago. Alderman Rafael Avila (7th Ward) stated, “Upon opening, Meijer will be the largest retailer in Berwyn and will create over 100 new jobs. Cermak Plaza has come
full circle in the past few years and has restored itself to an attractive shopping destination and an economic asset to the City of Berwyn. We are ecstatic about this progress.” Meijer is a privately owned and operated regional grocery chain stationed primarily in the Midwest. Founded in 1934 as a supermarket chain, Meijer pioneered the big-box supercenter concept in 1962. Recently, the chain announced a new development concept, ChicagoLand, for Continued on page 2
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$13 million in capital investment to Berwyn. the urban marketplace. These urban infill stores will focus largely on grocery and pharmacy but will still Mayor Robert J. Lovero stated, “The City has worked offer general merchandise for a one-stop-shopping diligently to bring a major, high quality retailer to experience. “The Berwyn Cermak Plaza. Through Development Corporation patience and perseverance, our (BDC) was very interested in negotiations yielded a fantastic attracting this high quality new development that will retailer when we learned of bring new capital investment their new urban prototype into Berwyn, a new shopping and directed our energy into option, and new jobs. And even making this transaction happen. beyond that, we’re bringing Berwyn was a natural fit for 90,000 square feet of retail their expansion plans,” stated space back online to support Anthony Griffin, Executive what we expect to be the largest Director of the BDC. sales tax generator in town.” Currently, Cermak Plaza Under the terms of the boasts retailers such as agreement, Cermak Plaza will Marshalls, Office Depot, demolish the existing building Walgreens, and its newest Cermak Plaza received a facelift last year with updated facades, and begin construction of a addition, K&G Fashion a repaved parking lot and new landscaping and lighting. new building pad in the second Superstore. What’s more, the quarter of 2011. Construction on shopping center has recently the new space is expected to commence in the third updated its facades and added landscaping, lighting quarter of 2011 and be completed by the third quarter and wind turbines to its repaved parking lot. The of 2012. redevelopment of the Meijer site will bring an additional
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DC members and community leaders gathered together to attend the Annual Meeting held on January 18, 2011 at Skylite West Banquets. Retiring Board members were honored and newly elected Directors were introduced. Retiring Directors included Ron Hurst, Hursts’ Berwyn Jewelers; Chester “Tiger” Hiller, Tiger O’stylies; and
2011 Board of Directors Pictured back row left to right: Anthony Griffin, John Aranza, Scott Lennon, Jon Fey, Augie Kalal, Joseph Vallez, Jeff Janda and William Hlavacek, Jr. Pictured front row left to right: Tom Benson, Paul Zimmermann, Peggy Rose Kwiatek, Dorothy Chiero, Alba Lovero, Esther Corpuz, Beverly Pastorek, Doug Walega and Jousef Mondragon.
Robert Powell, Citizens Community Bank. BDC president Paul Zimmermann introduced newly elected Directors John Aranza, Horrorbles; Tom Benson, World’s Largest Laundromat; Esther Corpuz, MacNeal Health Network; Scott Lennon, Berwyn resident; and Doug Walega, D.R. Walega, Architect, P.C. Beverly Pastorek of Classic Touch Hair Designers was also appointed to the Board to fill the vacancy created by Ron Hurst’s retirement. Zimmermann also presented the 2010 President’s Award to Ron Hurst of Hursts’ Berwyn Jewelers. According to Zimmermann, Ron was a tireless advocate for the BDC and the City of Berwyn who always gave thoughtful suggestions at Board meetings. His Ron Hurst, President’s Award recipient creativity and long-term with Paul Zimmermann. vision for the City was an asset as the Board set its sights on the future. Continued on page 7
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Customer service is much more than what you do or say, or how you treat your customers. It also means giving your customers an opportunity to make their voice known. The following are suggestions for finding out what your customer wants and what they think about your service. • Attend trade shows and industry events that are important to your customers. Here you will find out what your competition is doing and what kind of products customers are looking for. • Nurture a human bond, as well as a business one, with customers and prospects. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can learn the secrets that will allow you to go above and beyond your competition. So take a customer out for lunch, have coffee or host an open house. • Stay ahead on current trends and then respond to them. Read trade publications, be active in trade and chamber of commerce organizations like the BDC and pay attention to what customers are doing and their purchasing habits. • Ask for customer feedback. Survey your customers to find out what they want or need. Call them on the phone or set focus groups. Ask for their suggestions. When you are a start-up with few employees and customers, it’s easy to stay on top of customer concerns. As you grow this can get difficult as you add new employees and customers, which can create not only the potential for growth but also the potential for poor service along the way. Creating a customer service policy that can be implemented by all staff is the next important step. Below are several examples to ensure that customers receive excellent service every step of the way: • Put your customer policy in writing. This should come from the owner and be implemented by all employees. Everyone should know the rules and all must adhere to the policy. • Establish procedures that give employees clear instruction for maintaining superb customer service. These procedures will help you out-service your competitors by giving more to customers and anticipating problems before they arise. • Develop a measure of excellent customer service. Don’t forget to reward employees who practice excellent customer service. • Be sure that customer service runs throughout your company. Employees should see how good customer service relates to profits and to the future with the company. Continued on page 13
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7th Annual Depot District
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Saturday, April 16, 2011 Grab your putter and join us for an afternoon of fun, food and refreshments. 4-person teams Traveling trophy for best designed mini-golf green Prizes for highest and lowest scores For more information call 708.788.8100 or www.berwyn.net Berwyn’s Historic
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necessitate creativity from the division’s roster in determining solutions to accommodate the visions of developers and businesses eager to enter the Berwyn market. Kurtis Pozsgay, the Corporation’s Urban Planner, is the point person for businesses seeking assistance with rehab projects through the City’s four TIF districts. Kurtis also serves as the BDC’s in-house expert on zoning and land use. Project Manager Evan Summers’ chief responsibility is business attraction, and his relationships with Chicagoland commercial brokers and restaurant owners are a great asset. He also manages some Pictured left to right: Kurtis Pozsgay, Urban Planner; Tim Angell, capital improvement Senior Project Manager; Evan Summers, Project Manager; and projects in the TIF Tony Griffin, BDC Executive Director. districts on behalf of the City. with enthusiasm and a commitment Tim Angell, the BDC’s Senior to excellence. Project Manager, works on the Among the BDC’s core amendment and creation of TIF components is economic Districts in the City. Celebrating development. Many communities his tenth anniversary as a member have different definitions on exactly of the International Council of what that term means, but, for Shopping Centers, he organizes Berwyn, “economic development” the Corporation’s presence at ICSC encompasses business attraction, shows each winter and fall. business retention, and business Heading up the division is Tony development. The four-person Griffin, the BDC Executive Director. division works to attract new Tony tackles major projects, such businesses to the City, keep the as the new Culver’s restaurant or businesses that call Berwyn “home,” Berwyn Kia (see article on page one and aid our retailers, restaurants, of this edition). Tony’s experience and companies in growing their in commercial real estate, law and customer base. development serves the Corporation Most of the division’s work is well as we continue to attract geared toward attracting retailers redevelopment to Berwyn. and restaurants. Berwyn, due to All in all, the Economic its location in the Chicago metro Development division is an integral area and its age as a built-out part of Berwyn’s commitment to suburb, presents challenges for improving our city’s quality of life – redevelopment. Its small commercial attracting business that our residents lot sizes and limited amount of want and enjoy. land for commercial expansion he BDC staff has a wide variety of responsibilities, skills, and experience. Ranging from providing resources for continuing entrepreneurial advancement to determining all the logistical elements for an award-winning community event, the Corporation’s employees carry out the organization’s vision and mission
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President’s Column
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appy New Year! And what a year it is shaping up to be, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I’ll cover some highlights from the Paul Zimmermann, Owner end of 6301 W. Roosevelt LLC last year before we move into the next. So bear with me for a moment as we take a stroll through yesteryear, the year of Justin Bieber, a Republican resurgence in the House of Representatives and the beginning of the circus we call the City of Chicago mayoral election (as of this writing, Rahm’s on the ballot)… The holidays were a busy time. And I’m not just talking about the usual holidays. I’m talking Halloween! We held the first ever Zombie Walk/Pub Crawl in Berwyn on Roosevelt Road as a benefit for the fantabulous 16th Street Theater. Over 200 zombies participated (if you can call shuffling and groaning “participating”), culminating at FitzGerald’s. With food provided by sponsors Wishbone, Di Nico’s, Bodhi Thai Bistro and Ino’s Fine Mexican Foods, it was a party to die for (yuk, yuk!). Come on out next year! A trip to Columbus, OH to collect an award for the Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Project bestowed by the International Economic Development Council as well as a booth at the ICSC show at the Hyatt showed the BDC’s proactive approach to recruiting new businesses. The Piper Award dinner honoring Michelle Bednarz had a Roaring 20s theme with a murder mystery performed for revelers to solve. The event was a big hit and there was never a more deserving winner. Throw in the Historic Route 66 Scenic Byway wayside exhibit dedication, the Business After Hours at the Liberty Cultural
Center sponsored by the Berwyn Arts Council/Detour Community Maps/American Family Insurance/ Berwyn Park District, the grand reopening of Berwyn Toys & Trains on Ogden Ave and the Grand Opening for The Skincare Company Spa Salon in the Depot District and you can see why it was a busy time of year. The Festival of Lights in the Depot District was a bit weather challenged but still well attended and enjoyable. And a good time was had by all at the BDC Holiday Party, held this year at Bodhi Thai Bistro. Now on to 2011! After a well deserved break, the staff has hit the ground sprinting. If you haven’t yet visited Cermak Plaza with its new look and lighting (powered by those cool wind turbines!), you should. Berwyn City Council voted its approval and we are now free to announce that the anchor tenant in Cermak Plaza is Meijer, the originator of the supercenter. Progress on the development at the northeast corner of Harlem and Cermak is moving at a brisk pace. Paisans Pizzeria and Kia Motors on Ogden are scheduled to open in this first quarter. The Depot has the new Olive or Twist Restaurant receiving rave reviews with Chef Robert Nava at the helm. And last but not least, Culver’s will begin construction on its new Roosevelt Road store with an expected opening in the second quarter of 2011. Whew! The BDC thanks all those who ran for the Board. My thanks to retiring board members Ron Hurst, Chester ‘Tiger’ Hiller and Bob Powell. The BDC is indebted to you for your service. Welcome to our elected board members: incumbents Scott Lennon, Doug Walega and Esther Corpuz, returning members Tom Benson and Bev Pastorek, and our newbie John Aranza. Jump on for a spirited ride!
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Eleven awards for business enterprise were given to businesses that completed TIF projects in 2010. These businesses included: Berwyn’s Toys & Trains, Bob Cottle State Farm Insurance Agent, Illinois Back Institute, Jimmy John’s, Olive or Twist, Over the Rainbow on Windsor, Peggy Rose Academy of Dance & Acrobatics, Taco Yo, Total Care Medical Center, UsaEquilibrium Shop and Women’s Workout World. Copies of the BDC’s 2010 Annual Report “Elevate” were distributed to all attendees. For a PDF copy of the report, please visit www.berwyn.net.
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School District 100 Focuses on Positive Behavior and Student Health All 8 of the schools BER W TH in South Berwyn U District 100 have been recognized by the PBIS (Positive Behavior H NT AR Y SC Interventions and Supports) Network for one of 5 levels of implementation during the 2009-2010 school year: Start-Up, Emerging, Implementing, Fully Implementing or Exemplar. To recognize this achievement, each school has received a congratulatory letter from the Illinois PBIS Network along with a window decal award to proudly display on the window in the main entrance of their buildings. The 8 schools are among only 456 schools in the state of Illinois to achieve these honors. A list of these schools can be found at www.pbisillinois.org. Another focus of School District 100 is the Health and Wellness of our students. This has been the main mission of Heritage Principal Leslie Hodes and her leadership with the District Wellness Committee. In partnership with MacNeal Hospital, ARAMARK food services and other local agencies, our 8 schools are working with their students to make healthy choices when eating either at home or at school. Linked to this endeavor are the Parent Universities workshops, given at all of our schools. Some of the topics covered in these workshops were: “Eating and Food Concerns of the Special Needs Child,” “Healthy Eating for The Entire Family” and “Medical Emergencies: What to do in an Emergency.” Fitness classes for staff and fitness workshops for parents and students concerning adding exercise to your daily routine and healthy eating habits have been held. Our schools will keep focusing on these important topics and many more in the coming year.
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Havlicek School held a Character Counts Assembly on January 21, 2011. At the assembly Havlicek acknowledged those students who displayed the trait of tolerance. Students who achieved Honor Roll status also received recognition. The Prairie Oak School Wellness Club organized a collection drive for the Thumbuddy Special organization. The club donated $250 for the charity, which will be used to help fund assistance programs for special needs children. The Readers Are Leaders reading incentive program continues at Jefferson School. More and more students continue to make progress toward their Accelerated Reader goal. The Lincoln Middle School Girls Volleyball season began on January 25th with a home game against Northlake Middle School. Lincoln Middle School will hold a Family Reading Night on February 16, 2011 and a Family Math Night on February 23, 2011. Several teachers will be present to give parents demonstrations of helpful reading and math strategies.
North Berwyn Park District vs. Childhood Obesity In 2011, NBPD introduced Berwyn Super Kids, a program in which the park offers a class that will provide children with the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day, Monday thru Friday during a Power Hour of activities. The classes offered this Winter/ Spring include Hip Hop 4 Kids, Breakdancing, Kid’s Comedy Club, Little Theater, The Linus Project, Yoga for Kids & Fitness Boot Camp 4 Kids. These classes encourage children to improve their imagination, social skills, self-expression, coordination and most importantly their physical health. For more info on this program, please call (708) 749-4900.
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TIF Project Updates Dr. J. K. Patel 6738 W Cermak Road
The applicant is proposing to renovate his approximately 3,750 sq. ft. office space. The TIF scope of work includes, but is not limited to, roof, interior water damage repair, carpet replacement, HVAC, new rear staircase, windows, rear concrete parking area, and tuckpointing. The proposed renovations will help the applicant make necessary improvements to his existing office space. The owner of the property, Dr. Patel has been in business at this location since 1983. A licensed practitioner in Illinois for over 35 years, Dr. Patel specializes in internal medicine.
Farmers Insurance - Angeline Linares Agency 3525 Euclid Avenue
The applicant requested TIF funds for signage improvements at her 600 sq. ft. commercial space. The TIF scope of work includes, but is not limited to, signage, awning and lighting. Farmers Insurance provides coverage to suit most needs including auto, homeowners, life, or specialty coverage. The applicant, Angeline Linares, has been in business on Ogden Avenue for just over one year. The business is on the west side and to the back of the building, which makes visibility difficult. The new signage and lighting will make her business more recognizable from Ogden Ave.
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he BDC initiated a new recognition for Berwyn businesses, the Outstanding Business Award. The winner of the inaugural award, Olive or Twist Martini Bar and Restaurant, was recognized at the Annual Meeting. The original martini bar has been open since 2004, but the restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner, recently opened this past January. The Board of Directors invited BDC members to submit their nominations based on five criteria: 1. Business must be located in the City of Berwyn and possess a current Berwyn business license. 2. Business must present a professional and favorable image to Berwyn. 3. Quality of goods or services being delivered will be considered. 4. Exterior and interior visual appeal and maintenance will be considered. 5. Customer service, including how customers are treated and welcomed, will be considered.
OFFICERS Paul Zimmermann President Scott Lennon Vice President August “Augie” Kalal Treasurer Dorothy Chiero Secretary Anthony Griffin Executive Director DIRECTORS John Aranza Tom Benson Marty Mendicino of Olive or Twist accepts the Outstanding Business Award from BDC President Paul Zimmermann.
A total of eleven businesses were nominated including Tele-Tron Ace Hardware, Citizens Community Bank, Czech Plaza Restaurant, FitzGerald’s Night Club, Horrorbles, Jack’s Rental Incorporated, James & Williams Jewelers, Olive or Twist, The Skincare Company Spa Salon, Skyview Family Restaurant and Tonini’s Italian Market.
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• Be genuinely committed to provide more customer service than anyone else in your industry. This commitment needs to be so powerful that your customers can sense it. • Share information with your employees. Meet with your employees regularly to talk about improving service. Get feedback as they are the ones dealing with customers most often. As all things, good customer service is made, not born. Most companies find that employees require training to provide good customer service. Some training areas include: • Conflict resolution • Listening • Empathy • Stress management
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Esther Corpuz Jon Fey William Hlavacek, Jr. Jeff Janda Peggy Rose Kwiatek Alba Lovero Jousef Mondragon Beverly Pastorek Joseph Vallez Doug Walega
BDC Staff Tim Angell, AICP Senior Project Manager Sande Brennan Office Manager Amy M. Crowther Director of Chamber Services Marybeth Eurek Special Events Coordinator Robert Hodgetts Accountant Christina Ortega Receptionist Kurtis Pozsgay Urban Planner
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Grand Openings & Re-Openings, Dedications & Special Events The Skincare Company Spa Salon 6830 W. Windsor Avenue Grand Opening Ceremony, 11/10/10
Berwyn’s Toys & Trains 7025 W. Ogden Avenue Grand Re-Opening Ceremony, 11/17/10
James & Williams Jewelers “Watches, Wheels, and Wine” Event, 9/23/10 & USO of Illinois Donation Presentation, 1/14/11
Historic Route 66 Scenic Byway Wayside Exhibits Dedication on Ogden Avenue 11/15/10
Thanks to James & Williams Jewelers’“Watches, Wheels, and Wine” Rolex event held on September 23, generous customers and attendees donated funds to help provide a home-away-from-home for members of our Armed Forces. On January 14, James & Williams Jewelers presented the USO (United Service Organization) of Illinois a $10,000 donation that was raised at the event. Later that week, as 90 young men and women from an Army Reserve unit climbed aboard buses bound for their one-year deployment in Afghanistan, each received care packages with snacks, toiletries and long distance calling cards. In a letter of gratitude, the USO noted, “Nothing will make the separation from their families easy to tolerate, but even small reminders that people back home are thinking of them meant a lot.” The James & Williams Family members each received a very prestigious coin from the USO of Illinois as a token of gratitude for all of their efforts, which led to their big-hearted contribution.
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City of Berwyn Still #1 in State and Now in Top Ten in U.S.
The City of Berwyn has been selected by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) as a National Award Winner for its outstanding participation in the 27th Annual National Night Out (NNO) crime, drug, and violence prevention program on August 3, 2010. Berwyn finished tenth in the nation in its population category and was the top finisher for the State of Illinois. Save the date for this year’s event on August 2, 2011.
Welcome New Members october 2010–january 2011
Box 0101 Inc.
Flores Law Firm, LLC
O.G. Realty
David Michael Productions
Happy Bear Child Development Center
ServiceMaster Restoration by DSI
Guadalupe Garcia 6337 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 708.223.2384 Computer Sales & Repair Kleber Cabrera 1340 Internationale Pkwy. Woodridge, IL 60517 Tel: 708.670.2717 davidmichaelproductions.com Arts & Entertainment
Doggie Paradise
Gloria Vila 3259 S. Harlem Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 773.641.6999 Pet & Pet Care Stores & Services
Evoluzion Alternative Health Inc. Gabriela H. Ardila 6340 W. Roosevelt Road Oak Park, IL 60304 Tel: 224.623.9209 evoluzionhealth.com Health & Wellness
James S. Flores 2211 Highland Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 708.362.0735 Attorneys
Adriana Garcia 6718 W. Ogden Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 708.484.7170 Child Care Services
Medina Lawncare
Carlos Medina, Jr. 3610 N. Cicero Avenue Chicago, IL 60641 Tel: 773.777.5296 Landscaping & Lawn Care
Navarro’s Concrete Inc.
Francisco Navarro 2229 S. 58th Court Cicero, IL 60804 Tel: 708.652.8736 navarrosconcrete.com Contractors/Construction
Olympia Lopez 3100 S. Oak Park Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 708.244.7868 Real Estate-Agents & Brokers
Ubaldo Robles 4714 W. Walton Street Chicago, IL 60651 Tel: 708.275.3109 smrestoration.com Cleaning Services
Suarez Electric Company
Suburban Life
Wendy Fracassi 1101 W. 31st Street Downers Grove, IL 60515 Tel: 630.368.8845 mysuburbanlife.com Media & Communications
Trinity Community Church United Church of Christ
Kathy Kerns 7022 W. Riverside Drive Berwyn, IL 60402 Tel: 708.484.1818 tccucc.com Churches
David M. Suarez 4439 W. Montrose Avenue Chicago, IL 60641 Tel: 773.202.9077 x100 suarezelectric.com Contractors/Construction
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Properties for Lease/Sale
For more information regarding any of these properties, call Kurtis Pozsgay or Evan Summers at 708.788.8100. Cermak Road/Theater District
Ogden Avenue/Route 66
Address
Possession
Type of Space
Sq. Ft.
Address
Possession
Type of Space
Sq. Ft.
6347 W. Cermak 6507 W. Cermak 6725 W. Cermak 6801 W. Cermak 7100 W. Cermak 6444 W. Cermak
For Lease For Sale For Sale For Lease Sale/Lease For Lease
Commercial Commercial Restaurant Commercial Commercial Commercial
7,750 12,450 2,200 7,600 10,000 2,400
6236 W. Ogden 6246 W. Ogden 6500 W. Ogden 6539 W. Ogden 6550 W. Ogden
For Sale For Sale For Sale For Sale For Sale
Commercial Mixed Use Land Commercial Land
17,000 5,800 10,000 23,600 39,000
Roosevelt Road/Northern Gateway
7001-5 W. Roosevelt
For Sale
Mixed Use
6237 W. Roosevelt
For Sale
Commercial
6701 W. Roosevelt 6843-5 W. Roosevelt 7021 W. Roosevelt
For Sale Sale/Lease For Sale
Call 3,400
Commercial Commercial Restaurant
15,125 Call Call
South Berwyn/Depot District
3108 S. Oak Park
For Sale
Commercial
4,900
6901 W. Stanley
For Sale
Commercial
19,000
3308 S. Oak Park
For Sale
Commercial
12,178
6816-18 W. Windsor
For Lease
Commercial
5,817
6727 W. Stanley
For Sale
Commercial
6,250
Other Commercial Areas Address
Possession
Type of Space
Sq. Ft.
2215 Oak Park 2400 Harvey 3501 Harlem 6306 W. 26th
For Sale For Sale For Lease For Sale
Commercial Church Medical Office Investment
Call 11,000 Call Call Want to see your property listed here? Just call the BDC!