"We are working around the clock to enhance the building cosmetically to give it more of a modern feel," Klideris said. "The restaurant will also include a beautiful private room that will accommodate up to 120 guests. Perfect for any occasion. Stay tuned for more exciting plans!"

Don Pedro’s, a Tex-Mex restaurant that offered steak, seafood and Mexican staples like enchiladas, quesadillas and Huevos Con Chorizo, has permanently closed its long-standing location at 7840 U.S. 41 in Schererville.

The new express location in Griffith will have its own counter with pre-packaged cupcakes people could either sit and enjoy in seating next to a child’s play area or take home. It also will offer bottled water and pop.

The Portage store off U.S. 6 is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Muncheez and More is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 2 to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

@Clint- Not sure why Toyota couldn’t figure out that people willing to work 3 pedals and a lever, would prefer a J-shift T-case, too.

Bohemian Joe’s, which replaced Popolano’s at 17940 Torrence Ave. in Lansing, is shuttering after a two-year run.

Bradley joined Gateway in November 2015 as an intern. As the company was launching a major multi-year expansion effort, she was hired permanently in April 2016 as an industrial systems control technician. She quickly became an integral part of the team, taking on roles of progressively more responsibility, overseeing acquisition and installation of several new equipment lines, according to the company. Bradley previously worked for AT&T as a network maintenance technician, where she was responsible for connectivity and server network operation.

Employers who offer registered apprenticeships can tap into federal and state assistance the guy down the street can’t.

In other pizza news, and who doesn’t like pizza news, Domino’s is opening a new "pizza theater" restaurant where customers can watch the pizza being baked at 1918 165th St. in Hammond, its second in the city.

Yet, for most Tacoma buyers, the automatic is the smarter option and will actually give your EPA fuel economy numbers a healthy bump. In fact, the automatic bumps mileage to 18 mpg in city driving and 22 on the highway, versus 17/20 mpg city/highway with the manual. (A quick note for consumers specifically regarding the Tacoma: Be sure to use the ECT Power button on the dash. It acts like Sport or Eco mode for the transmission, making the truck feel more responsive or less so when driving. The button changes the shifting software of the truck depending on how you like to or need to drive.)

Jorge Armando and Shelly Ann Armando, the owners of Skillet’s Bistro in Highland, bought the restaurant and plan to reopen it as Vegas Bistro Cafe in the middle of January.