MIDLOTHIAN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The Midlothian Area Chamber of Commerce wants to announce our 2020 Scholarship Winners. There were four outstanding students who were awarded $500.00 each. The scholarship winners are Annie Ruppert, Diego Chavez, Madison Conway and Mikayla Hollingsworth. Congratulations to all, and may your future be full of success, happiness and love. A special Thank You to all the businesses that support the Chamber Scholarship Program.
Just a reminder, the Chamber’s monthly drawing will be held Thursday, June 11th.
10TH ANNUAL MIDLOTHIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
Saturday, June 27th. Lineup in True Value parking lot at 10:00 am and step off at 11:00 am. The parade route is from Midlothian’s True Value to end at The Village Green.
See you there! Stay Safe!
NOTICE
Several businesses in Midlothian have been closed during this crisis and some will be open for carry-outs.
As of Saturday, March 31st:
Cuzin’s Pizza will be closed until pandemic is over – (708) 389-4444
Gum Wah’s will be closed until May 1st – (708) 389-1100
Slapshot’s will be closed for next two weeks – (708) 897-9496
Steak ‘N Egger will be closed until April 7th – (708) 631-3299
Bartolini’s will be open for carry-outs and catering – (708) 396-2333
Bella Mia will be open for carry-outs – (708) 925-0239
Cuzin’s Pizza in Midlothian will be will be closed until pandemic is over, Tinlye Park and Blue Island locations are open for pickup.
Flannery’s will be open for curb side pickups and delivery food and liqour – (708) 925-9662
Hog Wild will be open and accepting credit cards for carry-outs – (708) 371-9005
John’s Hot Dog’s will be open for carry-outs – (708) 597-9754
Kenootz Pizza will be open for carry-outs – (708) 535-0005
All Masses, meetings and events scheduled at St. Christopher Church and School have been postponed indefinitely.
All Masses, meetings and events scheduled at St. Stephen’s Church have been postponed until further notice.
All local grammar and high schools will be closed until at least March 31st.
All Midlothian VFW and Auxiliary meetings cancelled, events will be rescheduled, and the post will be closed until further notice.
The Midlothian Historical Society will be closed until further notice.
The Biela Center in Crestwood will be closed until further notice.
The Library is closed until further notice. Their meeting room only will open at 7 PM on Tuesday, March 17 for the Library Board meeting. Visit them at www.midlothianlibrary.org and click “Digital Library” to use their eBooks and eMedia during the closure period.
The Midlothian Park District has suspended all programs and rentals have been until April 12. This includes: All Easter events, Fitness Classes, Pre-School and Trips. Although the building will be closed to the public, the staff will be working if you need to call (708) 371-6191 for any information. You can still register for classes online at www.midlothianparkdistrict.org. They also have a mailbox outside of the building where you can drop off class registration and rental forms.
More may be added as restaurants and bars are supposed to close at midnight Monday, March 16th. Please, let’s support local businesses as best we can.
Stay tuned to the Midlothian Area Chamber website at midloareachamber.com and Facebook page for updates.
For more information, call Nancy Mehall at (708) 209-5834.
Greetings
Hi everyone!
The Midlothian Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to THANK the Village of Midlothian for their efforts to help Midlothian and so whatever we can to help them help us. We are additionally grateful to the businesses that have become supportive of Midlothian.
Please keep in mind to check the Chamber website (midloareachamber.com) for current business updates.
On Thuiirsday, May 14th the winners of the monthly chamber drawing are Dan Davis won $25 and Edca Auto Body won $50.
Please keep safety and social distancing in mind when visiting local businesses.
Take care
Your Chamber of Commerce
Heroes
We can’t say it enough, Thank You to all of our essential workers, and the businesses that are open for our communities during this crisis.
There is one essential worker who has been out there comforting the sick and greaving or just helping out the communities of St. Christopher Parish and Midlothian… Rev. Krzysztof Paluch, Pastor at St. Christopher Church or as we know and love him, “Fr. Kris.”
“Fr. Kris has been amazing. Anytime he’s asked to help a family out, he’s been there,” said Ed Hickey, Hickey’s Funeral Home and Chamber Board Member
“He’s is truly doing the Lord’s work, may the Lord keep him safe as he follows his mission.“ – Vince Schavone, President, Midlothian Area Chamber of Commerce.
If you know of any other heroes let us know… THANK YOU!!!
Randy Spears (Bella Mia) said that because so many people are being adversely affected by Covid-19, Bella Mia has reduced their menu prices by 25% as of Friday, April 17th.
Chamber Presents Check for Luminaria
Holiday Party
Midlothian Area Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to our Annual Holiday Party on Dec. 5th from 5:30 to 9:30 PM at the beautiful Midlothian Country Club, 5000 W. 147th St. in Midlothian. The cost is $50 per person with a cash bar. Entertainment is by James Libera. RSVP by Nov. 30th to Nancy Mehall at (708) 209-5834 or midloareachamber@gmail.com.
Christmas in Midlothian
A joint effort between Midlothian Park District, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, Midlothian Fire Department, Midlothian Library, Midlothian Police Department and the Village of Midlothian will bring “Christmas in Midlothian” on Saturday, Dec. 7th. Holiday Bazaar Kickoff iat 9:00 AM at the Midlothian Library. The Santa Lunch will be at 1:00 PM at Kolmar School (Tickets available at Midlothian Park District office). The Santa Parade will be at 4:00 PM beginning at True Value going East down 147th to the Village Greens. Finally, the Tree Lighting will be after parade at the Village Greens and stay for Music, Hot Chocolate and Cookies. For more information, contact Nancy Mehall at (708) 209-5834 or nmehall7@gmail.com.
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The Chamber Honors Lori Taylor
On July 11th at the last Midlothian Area Chamber of Commerce Networking meeting held at the Midlothian VFW Hall honored one of Midlothian’s very own, Lori Taylor. Many family (including her sons, Ray who facetimed from North Carolina, Dan, Jeff and John, and two nieces, Debbie and Heidi, from Wisconsin), friends (both local and VFW including State Auxiliary President Dept. of Illinois, Billie Guthals), Chamber members, and Village representatives including Mayor L’Heureux were on hand to honor Lori, which was a complete surprise to her. The delicious dinner was catered by Hog Wild, which provided all of Lori’s favorite dishes.
Chamber President Vince Schavone presented Lori with a beautiful plaque for her “Tireless Work and Efforts Involved in the Community,” on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, Village of Midlothian, the VFW and Auxiliary.
Karen Kreis and Helen Lekavich from Keep Midlothian Beautiful presented Lori a certificate “for random acts of kindness through the years and in appreciation for all your years of positive service to Keep Midlothian Beautiful and in making Midlothian a more beautiful community, thank you!” They also presented her with her official Keep Midlothian Beautiful shirt, tote, cookies, and a garden rock signed by everyone present.
Lori Taylor came to Midlothian in 1972 with her late husband Al Hansen and her four sons (Ray, Dan, Jeff and John). Years after the passing of her husband she remarried the first postal carrier of Midlothian, George Taylor. Most of you know Lori through her Midweek Notes column in the Midlothian Messenger. She has been a Chamber member for many years and currently serves on the Chamber Board. She serves currently as the Director of the Midlothian Historical Society.
She served the VFW Auxiliary to Midlothian Post 2580 as Past President in 1969-71 and is currently the Chaplain, as well as Past 16th District Auxiliary President in 1976-77 and Past State Auxiliary President, Department of Illinois in 1990-91. She is currently the chaplain of the Past Department Presidents Club.
She is the 16th district Scholarship Chairman, which includes Voice of Democracy for grades 9-12 and Patriots Pen for grades 6-8.
She is also a member of the St. Chris Choir and is one of the four St. Christopher petition writers which she has done for many years.
“On behalf of my family, I want to thank the Chamber, Village, and VFW for bestowing this great honor on my mother and those who came to share her day!” – Dan Hansen.