Cambridge Commons Moves Closer to Redevelopment
Many business have left the shopping center since its owner announced redevelopment plans this summer.
The Cambridge Commons shopping center has nearly emptied in recent weeks, as its owner prepares to redevelop it with a grocery store as the new anchor. Vacant storefronts remain where Pho U, Chaihanna, Cambridge Cleaners and Tailors, and other businesses once operated. Cash for Gold is the only Cambridge Commons business that has applied with the village to relocate, said Village Manager Dane Bragg. The operation has moved to 80 W. Dundee Road. A sign in Pho U’s window tells customers that the restaurant closed Sept. 30 and that it will post on Yelp “if we open at another location.” At Chaihanna, a sign instructs people to watch its Facebook page "for any future updates.” Currently, only Rogan’s Shoes, Little Caesar’s and Illinois Dental…
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bg1119
4:02 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Just what we need is another grocery/fruit store in the area. Another store that will have to compete with Dominick's, Jewel and Walmart. The villiage isn't taking into consideration that Fresh Farms will take away business from the other grocery stores around the area. Employee's of Dominick's, Jewel and Walmart will have to worry that they will be downsized or have even get less work hours than… more ›