Five Star Furniture, which has been selling furniture and accessories in the Southland since 1987, opened a third location late last year at 10268 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview.
The locally owned chain opened its first store at 8816 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn and then a second at 8036 S. Cicero Ave. in Burbank.
The store in Bridgeview is in the same plaza as Walmart and Pete’s Fresh Market.
The chain carries furniture for the entire home as well as accessories. It carries brands such as Ashley, La-Z-Boy and Benchcraft.
Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sundays.
For more information, visit http://www.fivestarfurniturestore.com.
Mitsubishi dealer moves to Matteson
South Suburban Mitsubishi moved last month from its longtime home in Monee to new digs at the Matteson Auto Mall at 5343 Miller Circle Drive in Matteson. The auto mall is near the U.S. 30 and Interstate 57 interchange.
The new store is about 25,000 square feet and is described as the “flagship” dealership by owner Jim Revell.
The dealership sells new and used cars and has service and parts departments. It also sells Mitsubishi-related merchandise such as key chains, hats and other apparel.
For information, call 708-898-3300 or visit www.southsuburbanmitsubishi.com.
Indoor inflatable fun center now open
FunFlatables, a play center for children 17 and younger that features inflatable slides and jump houses in an indoor setting, opened recently at Louis Joliet Mall in Joliet, near the Sears Court.
The company is based in northwest Indiana, where it operates five play centers. Another center is in Bloomingdale.
FunFlatables is available for fundraisers, parties and even field trips. Open play costs $8 per child for unlimited access. Parents 18 and older get in for free.
For information, call 815-254-5959 or visit www.funflatables.org.
Thrift center moves to Lansing
The Harvest Thrift Store has moved from its longtime home in Calumet City to a new location in Lansing and renamed itself the New 2 You Quality Resale Shop.
The thrift store’s new digs are at 18230 S. Torrence Ave. in the former Dekker Electric building.
The thrift store has been operated for the past 15 years by parents, alumni and staff of Lansing Christian School in Lansing and Calvin Christian School in South Holland. All proceeds are divided between the two private schools to help parents pay for tuition. Since opening, the store has contributed about $2.8 million to the schools.
Store managers said they hope the new location would result in an increase in sales, a renewed enthusiasm for the store and a more pleasant and inviting environment for shoppers and volunteers.
The store is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Donations are accepted during store hours, or furniture items can be scheduled for pick-up. Accepted items include clothing, furniture, housewares, books, shoes, sporting goods, toys, magazines, seasonal items and tools. The store does not accept infant car seats, mattresses, bowling balls and appliances.
For more information or to volunteer, call 708-889-6369.
Bob Bong is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
