There was a post several weeks ago on this blog concerning a store named ANU Store located on 79th between Indiana and Prairie. I saw the outside and was not impressed with the handwritten sign and the potato chip racks at the door. Also, makes me wonder are they operating with all the necessary licenses. It appears it will be another place that we will have young people unnecessarily congregating.
Secondly, Fresh Mart Foods on 83rd King Drive. This store opened under a lot of controversy. The store was suppose to spur economic development and jobs in the community and referred to itself as a "grocery store. According to some residents and organizations this store was "greatly" needed.
Well, the facts are that only one job has been created. No other businesses want to locate near it. Crime has increased as the store has been burgularized 3 times and is on special attention from the 6Th district police district. Also, the store consistently closes early (4PM on Sunday) because of a lack of business. As well as the owners have been publicly threatened several times.
Also, a store on 75Th street has been mentioned. Do we need these problems in our community?
Dispatches from Chicago's south side.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
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I've been in that store. It just reminds me of another 7-11 type store. The difference is that it has a butcher counter and some produce. Other than that it's just another convenience store. But the name of that store Fresh Mart Foods only seems to indicate that it's a grocery store.
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