Online retail giant Amazon recently announced that it will host a grand opening for its brand-new Amazon Fresh grocery store in Tinley Park on Thursday, Aug. 22.

The 38,436-square-foot building at 16017 S. Harlem Avenue will be Amazon’s 11th brick-and-mortar storefront in the Chicago area, including another south suburban location in Oak Lawn.

“This is a big win for Tinley Park and the entire south suburbs,” Mayor Michael Glotz said. “Amazon Fresh is fast becoming a favorite for shoppers who value quality food and easy checkouts, and we’re excited to have one of their stores right here in our own back yard.”

The new Amazon Fresh store is part of the Tinley Park Plaza shopping center at the southeast corner of Harlem Avenue and 159th Street, which is being redeveloped by Brixmor. Phase II of the redevelopment is underway and includes plans for more retail outlets and other infrastructure improvements.

Learn more about this and other developments at TinleyPark.org/CurrentProjects.

The Village is offering a special fall season rate for 2024 Farmers Market dates from Sept. 7 to Oct. 12 for those who want to get in on one of the best Farmers Markets in the entire Chicago area!

The Village is looking for vendors selling fall-inspired items such as (but not limited to) pumpkins, gourds, autumn harvest, baked goods, ciders, and Halloween and fall décor. Please note that space is limited, and vendors will be selected by a jury. The fee is $150 for the six weeks.

Interested vendors should submit Part I of the application to koswald@tinleypark.org or mail it directly to Tinley Park Village Hall by Aug. 16.

The Farmers Market also provides one complimentary space per week to a registered nonprofit organization that serves the Tinley Park community. Priority will be given to organizations that have a focus on sustainability, conservation, farming and education. See the Nonprofit Organization Application for more information or to apply.

The Will County Center for Economic Development (CED) is coordinating the Will County Summer Internship Program for summer 2025.

The paid internship program is open to all Tinley Park businesses and is designed to give Will County high school students opportunities to discover career paths, provide a valuable resume-building experience, and establish community connections for both businesses and students.

The Will County CED is hosting an informational breakfast for interested organizations from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Joliet Township High School Administrative Building, 300 Caterpillar Drive, Joliet. The deadline for businesses to sign up for the program is Nov. 15. For more information, please contact Kayla Sorensen at internship@WillCountyCED.com.

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