The owner of a local hardware store that was closed by city officials said he is working to resolve issues with the Illinois Department of Revenue and reopen the longtime business.
Mt. Greenwood Hardware, 3124 W. 111th St., was closed by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) on Dec. 15. A large orange sticker was placed on the front door of the hardware store informing people of the store’s closure, which created a stir of concern as well as expressions of support for the business from local residents on social media.
A spokesman for the BACP said he could not comment as to why the store was closed, but he directed a reporter to the Web site that lists businesses that hold a valid business license. Mt. Greenwood Hardware was not listed on the site.
Officials from the Illinois Department of Revenue could not provide specific details of the closure by press time.
According to owner Barry Zimmerman, the city was unable to give his firm a business license due to issues with the state. He said he has been working to resolve the issues for months and hopes a resolution can be agreed upon.
He said that the expressions of support from local residents are gratifying.
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