There once was a very popular restaurant on Madison Street just east of Ridgeland Avenue [Pizza Palazzo, originally Pat’s Pizza]. It was quite successful thanks to the delicious pizza it offered. Individuals making decisions regarding economic development in the village came up with the idea to offer financial incentives to Pizza Hut and KFC. The fast-food franchises were recruited to operate in the lot directly next door to the existing restaurant. Pizza Hut shut down operations at the location within months after opening and KFC recently closed. The beloved pizza place wasn’t able hang on and stay in business. Here we are today and there’s no longer any dining options at that location.
Jim Coughlin
Oak Park