Ace Hardware to Open New Store in Lemont
The store will open this October at 1096 State St. in the site formerly occupied by True Value and The Swing.
Ace Hardware will open a new location in Lemont later this year, Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves announced Monday.
The home improvement store is set to open this October at 1096 State St., next to Chipain's Fresh Market. The site was formerly occupied by True Value—another hardware store—and the short-lived sports complex, The Swing.
The franchise will be run by Dan and Pattie Harris, who already own an Ace Hardware in Palos Heights. The couple was on hand for the announcement Monday at the Lemont Village Board meeting.
"On behalf of our family, we want to thank (the village board) and staff for working with us for the many years we've been coming out here and finally finding a home location," Dan Harris said.
Harris said the Lemont store will be the couple's third; they previously owned a franchise in Orland Park for a number of years.
The Palos Heights store has been open since 1998, and has been recognized by the Ace Hardware Corporation as one of the nation's top-performing stores, Harris said.
In Palos Heights, Harris has served as the president of the chamber of commerce, and has been a member of several advisory committees. He said he hopes to bring the same spirit to Lemont.
"We're eager to be here, and are excited to be in this community," Harris said. "We just ask that the community supports us. We're locally owned, and we will pay back in many different ways."
Harris said he hopes to open the store by mid-September or early October.
During the meeting, Mayor Reaves thanked village staff and trustees for working with the Harrises and the building developer to finalize the deal.
"It's a true testament to how hard everyone is working," Reaves said of the new store.
"We can hear what's wrong (with the village) on a daily basis. It's hard, but days like today definitely make it all worth while," he said.
Reaves said the village is working with the developer to start the process of tearing down the vacant gas station on State Street in anticipation of Ace Hardware's opening.
Harris said he's hopeful the store will generate more traffic along State Street, which could lead to more businesses coming to town.
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John Quinn
8:17 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
This is a good fit for Lemont and it will be great to see the gas station removed. What an eyesore it has been. Thanks to village people who landed this deal.
BWood
8:22 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Good news! It'll be nice not having to drive into Homer Glen to Home Depot or Menards every time I need something during a project
Mike Pouliot
8:22 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Excellent news!
Edward Andrysiak
8:58 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
I greet this with mixed emotion. I recognize every individuals right to open a business selling what they want where they want. I am 76 years old and it seems that I have been buying hardware from Petersons Hardware here in downtown Lemont for at least fifty years...maybe more. Hard to find hardware and people with knowledge to help you solve your "fix it" problem are what they offered for years. I am seldom dissapointed when I shop Petersons. It may be time to remind Lemonter's that they need to supoport their local businesses who have been loyal and paid high property taxes to keep their doors open to serve your needs, for years. If there was any loyalty left in the world...we wouldn't need another hardware store would we?
John Quinn
11:51 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
I've had an account at Elsie's for over thirty years and she's still my #1 stop but I plan on shopping at both stores.
jack
5:32 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012
Ed its great that you frequent Petersons, they were here long before the old True Value: thats gone. Along with the Sears: thats gone. However many of the people who live in Lemont dont care to shop in such an old environment. Its more of a novelty type place. I have been here for nearly twenty years and have only been there a handful of times, mainly because I need something,know what I want and to get in and get out. Maybe you need to realize that other people may have other loyalties
Marie Markowski
11:48 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
I am thrilled to have them here!!! No more having to run out-of-town to get what we need! Mr. Andrysiak, I thought Petersons was up for sale.
Gary Benda
12:02 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
When I was a lad in Lemont, there were three hardware stores in the downtown area. Petersons, Blesch and Welter, and Dalpos. There always seemed to be enough business to go around. I welcome another hardware store in Lemont. Peterson's Ace Hardware will always have a place in my do-it-yourself world. Many things I cannot find in the larger more modern hardware palaces are tucked away at Elsie's.
Gary Ziebell
5:21 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Why two Ace Hardwares?
Kerry
6:59 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Gary, where are two Ace Hardware stores?
Gary Ziebell
8:34 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Isn't Peterson's an Ace?
Kerry
9:37 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Gary ,they took the Ace name down years ago.
Marie Markowski
6:03 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Took they name down and are no longer affiliated with the Ace Hardware company.
Marie Markowski
6:04 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Took "the name down". Sorry about that.
John Manalli
5:05 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2012
I am personally ecstatic about Ace Hardware coming to town. We are long overdue for a modern hardware store that will be tailored to the needs of our community. This store will be a viable addition to Lemont. It will make all of our lives a little easier not having to travel, as well as give our money, to other municipalities to buy supplies. I am very tired of having to drive 15 minutes just to buy a simple household item. In my opinion, they can’t open fast enough. I hope Lemont will support this much needed business in our community.
Sincerely,
Kerry
7:12 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2012
I agree. I will be there alot. I miss Sears and this will be a great replacement.
DAN & PATTIE HARRIS - LEMONT ACE HDW.
10:42 pm on Friday, June 29, 2012
THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR COMMENTS AND WORDS OF SUPPORT !! WE INVITE EVERYONE TO COME AND VISIT YOUR NEW ACE STORE IN SEPTEMBER WHEN WE OPEN. WE PROMISE TO MAKE THIS STORE THE BEST HARDWARE STORE ON THE PLANET! WE ALSO ARE STRONG BELIEVERS IN GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMERS, AND PROMISE TO MAKE YOU PROUD OF YOUR "HOMETOWN " LEMONT ACE HARDWARE STORE.
PLEASE LET US KNOW ANY PRODUCT YOU WOULD ESPECIALLY LIKE TO SEE OR PURCHASE IN OUR STORE. YOUR INPUT WILL BE STRONGLY CONSIDERED AS WE BEGIN PLANNING OUR INVENTORY.
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS. WE ARE PROUD TO BE LIFETIME LOCAL AREA RESIDENTS OWNERS WHO WILL BECOME YOUR TRUSTED HELPFUL HARDWARE FOLKS.
DAN & PATTIE HARRIS, OWNERS
LEMONT ACE HARDWARE
Amanda L
5:37 pm on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
where do you apply? are you looking for help??
Marie Markowski
10:31 am on Saturday, June 30, 2012
Just have lots of Halloween and Christmas decorations and I'll be one your best customers. ;) Seriously, can't wait for you all to open!
g bali
9:08 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
True-Value was the best store in town...big shoes to fill....good luck!
Charger
8:10 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Can't wait till you open... Promise I will shop often cause you have a great place in Palos that I use often....
Andy
6:40 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
October has come and gone. Not much activity going on, from what I see. Is this still going to happen?
Mary Van
7:06 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Al......ride by, there is a lot of activity going on inside the store......it looks as if they are building walls and painting. Hopefully, they can open by Christmas. This will be a great store for Lemont.