The addition of three new businesses to Morton were among the accomplishments celebrated at the Morton Economic Development Council’s second annual investor’s luncheon Jan. 12.

Weeks after Morton village board trustees opted out of video gambling, many local bar owners continue to express concerns about the future loss of business.

“It all came down to morals,” said Bill Ingold, owner of Red Rock Bar and Grille, which opened in 2008.

Dr. Larry Patton's family practice closes

On Dr. Larry Patton’s last day of work, 87-year-old Virginia Oedewaldt was treated for the final time by not just her doctor but also her close friend.

“He hugged me and said, ‘You’re special. I’m going to miss you,” said Oedewaldt, who has been a patient at Jefferson Street Clinic for more than 40 years. “I just feel terrible. I told him he has to stay in business until I’m gone. ... I’ll miss Larry terribly. I feel like I can call on him as a friend,” she said.

The Rocke family announced Monday it has reacquired RMH Foods LLC from Smithfield Foods Inc.

It was a one day “charette” — architect speak for drumming up a project in a small period of time — that led to a vision for the future of downtown Morton.

A design team, comprised of design and landscaping professionals from Morton, spent a day together brainstorming different ideas for an improved downtown identity.

It all started with wanting a location for their children to pick out a Christmas tree.

And it has evolved into a seasonal Christmas tree farm and shop now celebrating its 25th year anniversary.

More than 15,500 vehicles drive through the intersection of Jackson Street and Morton Avenue each day, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

And that means many pairs of eyes glance toward the Morton Community Bank’s new and improved community bulletin, a nearly 30-year-old staple in town.

A bad back and a slow economy forced tears out of the eyes of Sheila Harvey, owner of Morton Pottery, Saturday. After 16 years being located on downtown Main Street, Morton Pottery has closed its doors to visitors.

Upon first glance, the two young women who opened a shop last month on Main Street might be mistaken for college students.

In fact, first-time customers to the store have asked the 23 year olds if they could speak with their supervisor when, in reality, the owners were standing right in front of them.

Becky Grimm, owner of Grimm Interiors in Morton, was excited Friday afternoon. She recently received word that Tess Swearingen is now cancer free.

With the holiday shopping season underway, village leaders are making efforts to change the spending habits of Mortonites ...

When Dorene Cain took over Pumpkin Postal in Morton two years ago, it was strictly a packing and shipping business.

Cain added “and Gifts” to the title in July 2008 when she constructed a gift shop area for customers to peruse candles, lotions, knick knacks, cards, coffees and specialty food items after they drop off packages or while they wait in line.

Lemonte Spencer did not have to travel too far outside his regular mileage or comfort zone when he took his new position as manager of the O’Reilly’s Auto Parts store in Morton ...

Morton Community Bank opened its first branch, MCB-on-Main, 30 years ago. Since then, the bank, a staple in the Morton Community, has grown ... and grown ... and grown.

Officials say it has been in planning for years, but Morton will be home to a new South Side Mission Mart by next month ...