Members of The Forest Park Village Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Sept. 12 that will allow Dollar Tree to open a store at a vacant lot at 7709 Roosevelt Road.
The 14,00-square-foot building is anticipated to open in January 2017. The discount retail variety store will include a new roof, installation of coolers and freezers, updated landscaping, fencing, signage, and exterior enhancements, according to the Forest Park Review.
"There's going to be great things happening on Roosevelt Road," said Mayor Anthony Calderone in the story. "There's absolutely interest on the part of the village and on the part of the users."
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The Forest Park Review reports:
The village Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the plan at its Aug. 1 meeting. The agreement is with 7709 W. Roosevelt LLC, which is identified as a developer for Dollar Tree. The developer will continue to own the property and lease it to Dollar Tree. A spokesperson for Dollar Tree anticipates 12-20 employees ranging from part-time to full-time and a spokesman for the developer said Dollar Tree typically hires from the immediate or surrounding area.
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