YEAH!!! Like we need another restaurant in La Grange! Seriously?

Hey Susan...we do! Not to be a jerk but what would you prefer? Another bead store? Let me say it agian-does anyone remember what downtown was like even in the 90's? it was the dead zone. Like it or not, business brings money and people to the town. I personally, to be frank, dont want to die old here. I want to be able to sell my house for a nice price some day. Haveing a vibrant downtown will aid me in that endeavor! So I say-bring it!

Smashburger is awesome! Can't wait for it to open.

Thank you Anthony! I remember downtown in the 80's and 90's, there were so many empty storefronts a downtown revitalization group had to decorate the windows so it looked better. Yes we have many resteraunts downtown, but guess what, every Friday and Saturday night they're packed. Any new business in downtown La Grange is good for La Grange

I'm with ya Andrew! I'll be the first to tell you sometimes it's hard to park downtown, the tweens are obnoxious, etc. But when it's crowded-it's commerce-which is good for all of us! Dont forget-it's employment too. I know a lot of people who are desperate for work and would gladly take a job at a burger joint with no questions asked! What bums me out is the long time townies who poo-poo everthing yet never bother to go out and enjoy what the town has to offer! Come on, grab a glove and get in the game(ie life)! Put the remote down and take a walk into town. Your supporting local business and helping employ your neighbors!

I thought Barnes & Noble would have been a natural choice to take Borders' place.

I'm sure Smashburger will be nice, but I fear what may happen to Back Alley Burger when another high quality burger place move in 1/2 block away. Especially when the new guy has parking and more seating. Then again, if we can support roughly a dozen Italian restaurants and that many Mexican, maybe Smashburger and BAB can co-exist.

Thanks for all the great comments, guys!!

Meh. More mediocre food, bad service and low-wage jobs. Just what we need.

Sad to see this coming in. We already have great options for burgers at Back Alley Burger, Nickson's and Palmer's, all within 3 blocks south. I'd love to see a true Greek restaurant to rival Greektown. More variety, less chains!

I'm with David: more variety, less chains! If there has to be competition for small business owners, it should be with other small businesses & not big boxes.

I think Smashburger will be a asset to Lagrange. I just hope it won't be a hangout place. GREAT LOCATION!

Amazing. A new business is opening in an abandoned store, and people complain.

Any idea what is going in at the old 7 eleven by the post office? The building is looking nice with the facelift.

At least it's not another bank.

I so would have hoped that the old Borders space would have been taken over by Barnes and Noble also, prairiemoon. And yes, Anthony P., I WOULD prefer another bead store.

I would have preferred a Barnes and Noble store as well. I even sent them an "invitation" to come to La Grange! Their response was..."We will get back to you after the Holiday Season." :( It seems it will be too late, if Smashburger opens up. I MISS Borders!

Everyone misses Borders. It's my understanding that restaurants bring in the most tax dollars to the Village. I'm for anything that will bring down our taxes.

The 7-11 is being remodeled for Little People's expansion

I do think we have a lot of burger and pizza places but we do need to get more business in! Regardless of what type of business it is its better then an empty store front! Ideal would be a Buffalo Wild Wings next door!