Suspects wielding hammers and batons attack diners at Tinley Park restaurant

Several people were injured Saturday when a mob of people wielding batons and hammers entered the Ashford House restaurant and began attacking patrons.

Mr. Tightwad’s daily deal: Free game tokens from Chuck E. Cheese

Mr. Tightwad’s so cheap, he bribes the Teenie Tightwads so they’ll be good.

Best of all, that bribery doesn’t cost him a dime, thanks to Chuck E. Cheese. You can download reward charts for a variety of tasks (download and print them at http://tinyurl.com/freechucketokens). They …

Crowd Pleasers for May 18, 2012

Here is a look at crowd pleasers in the Southland. Events include Ladies High Tea in Orland Park and Woofstock in Mokena.

Tinley Park plans to ban video gaming

Tinley Park pub owner asks village officials to reconsider their plan to ban video gaming.

‘Elsie’ getting new Mokena home

Iconic Gas City cow “Elsie” will relocate Tuesday to The Creamery in Mokena.

Small fire closes Popeye’s in Crestwood

Crestwood firefighters were called upon to extinguish a small fire at Popeye’s, 13300 S. Cicero Ave. The call was received about 5:20 p.m. Saturday, a firefighter said. A call to the restaurant at 5:40 p.m. did not reveal more information, but firefighters could be heard …

Mr. Tightwad’s daily deal: Free Chick-Fil-A sandwiches

How do you know a deal is a good one? When Mr. T’s inbox is flooded with the same deal. Be sure to mark your calendars for Monday, May 21 ... and get all padded up, because there are sure to be some elbows thrown …

A look at coffee’s future, in Chicago Ridge

Gloria Jean’s Coffees’ vision of the coffee house of the future becomes a reality at Chicago Ridge Mall.

Pregnant bartender sues Charley Horse over firing

In a lawsuit, a woman alleges she was fired from her bartending job at the Charley Horse Restaurant in Tinley Park after it became apparent she was pregnant.

Mr. Tightwad’s daily deal: Free Sliders from White Castle

Mr. Tightwad’s so cheap, he only eats when it’s free.

You’d think Mr. T would be super skinny, but it turns out, he’s really good at finding free food, such as with this deal. When you join White Castle’s Craver Nation (free to join at …

Food Network sensations serve up advice at Smith Village

There’s more to food than meets the taste buds. “Eating has a lot to do with the memory and the mind,” said Steve McDonagh, half of the famous Chicago-based Hearty Boys catering and restaurant team and Food Network phenomenon. “So if our dishes trigger memories, …

Woody’s features food, drink and music

JOLIET — There aren’t too many places in town where you can get breakfast, beer and jazz beats all in one building. Woody’s Sports Bar and Grill, which opened in March, offers a food and music mix owner Vickie Woods thinks will become popular. Woods …

Mr. Tightwad’s daily deal: Score a free entree from Panda Express

Mr. Tightwad’s so cheap, his wallet barely closes ... because it’s stuffed with coupons.

Here’s another coupon to jam in your wallet, courtesy of Panda Express. Through May 31, you’ll be able to tack on an extra entree when you buy a two-entree plate and …

Our staff shares best eats — tips, not food

Sometimes it really is all about the food.

After all, journalists cannot live by truth alone. They’ve got to eat.

And many of them eat very well. Not because they earn big bucks, mind you. They eat well because they use their keen instincts to …

Good Eats: Yes Asia Cafe

Yes Asia Cafe in Tinley Park provides a warm, inviting atmosphere in which to enjoy an array of Asian foods that, despite being fairly large portions, don’t leave you feeling overstuffed. The food delivers on taste and isn’t as pricey as other restaurants that specialize in Eastern food.