The Village of Tinley Park will host its annual Block Party in July and is offering vendor spaces exclusively to Downtown Tinley businesses on a first-come, first-served basis through May 12. After that date, all Tinley Park restaurants/food providers will be considered (on a first-come, first-served basis).

The Village also is looking for sponsors! This two-day event is an opportunity you won’t want to miss, and there are multiple sponsorship levels to fit all budgets.

The Tinley Park Block Party will take place from 2 to 10 p.m. July 15 and noon to 7 p.m. July 16 in Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 S. Oak Park Ave. The event will feature food and free family fun such as tropical bands on two stages, food vendors, beverages and a lot more!

See the Vendor Application for more information on becoming a vendor, and see the Sponsorship Opportunities application for sponsor information.

The Village of Tinley Park and the Tinley Park Economic and Commercial Commission hosted the annual Tinley Park Business Breakfast May 3 at the Tinley Park Convention Center.

The morning featured a State of the Village report by Mayor Michael Glotz, business reports by CEO Dan Gibbons of the City Club Chicago and CEO John E. Greuling of JEG 360, and the presentation of the annual Tinley Park Business Recognition Awards.

Watch the entire event at the link below, or jump to specific presentations by following these links:

• Mayor Michael Glotz: "State of the Village Report"
• Dan Gibbons: "Future Outlook from a Civic Engagement Perspective"
• John Greuling: "The Post-Pandemic Economy: Are We There Yet?"
• Seth Konkey: Remarks about Village/Business Partnerships

Business Recognition Awards

The Village also handed out longevity awards to Tinley Park businesses during the event. Recipients included:

Applications are due Wednesday, May 10 for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's (DCEO) $175 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program for restaurants, hotels and creative arts businesses and organizations. Visit the DCEO website to learn more about eligibility and program information.

Peritus, 7905 W. 159th St., Suite C, Tinley Park, held a ribbon cutting ceremony April 25. Peritus offers a wide variety of services for commercial and residential needs and specializes in remodeling and installation. Congrats to Peritus!

Many congratulations to Popus Gourmet Popcorn, which is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Tinley Park!

Allied Universal

16335 S. Harlem Ave., Suite 250

Epic Wings

17120 S. Harlem Ave., Suite C

Tinley Childcare Academy

7012 W. 171st Street

Viibe The Hair Company

15933 S. Harlem Ave., Suite 114