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We are very excited to be working on Art on Harrison, our annual fall art show, which will be taking place September 10-11th, 2010.  This year’s theme is “Celebrate the Arts in the Oak Park …

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Alley closure OK’d on Harrison

Submitted by Colleen on Friday, 26 February 2010

Kleronomos hopes approval will pave way for new restaurant

By MARTY STEMPNIAK
Staff Reporter

First reported 2/19/2010 4:59 p.m.

A decision last Thursday could pave the way for a high-traffic alley closing and a long-empty building on Harrison Street in Oak Park getting a new restaurant.

The village’s plan commission voted 5-1 last week to vacate a stretch of village-owned alley to make way for local property owner Chris Kleronomos. He plans to buy the piece of land, spruce it up and use it for seating at Briejo Restaurant and another yet-to-be-found new eatery across the alley at 213-215 Harrison.

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