Chicago Heights, Illinois Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to our Chicago Heights, Illinois city page, where we explore the notable closed down restaurants in this vibrant community of 57,603 residents located just south of Chicago. Known for its rich industrial history and proximity to the captivating Plum Creek Preserve, Chicago Heights has seen several dining establishments close their doors, some permanently closed, while others may have just briefly shut down. Join us as we remember these beloved eateries and their impact on the local dining scene.

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Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant – Chicago Heights – 44 W Sauk Trail
44 W Sauk Trail
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Status: Closed permanently
Tender Trap – Chicago Heights – 109 N Halsted St
109 N Halsted St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Status: Closed permanently
The Egg & I Restaurants – Chicago Heights – 222 Dixie Hwy
222 Dixie Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Status: Closed permanently
Taco’s Jr – Chicago Heights – 2308 Chicago Rd
2308 Chicago Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Status: Closed permanently
JOLEE’S BAR-B-Q – Chicago Heights – 1207 E Lincoln Hwy
1207 E Lincoln Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Status: Closed permanently
3 Star Liquors and Tavern – Chicago Heights – 164 22Nd St
164 22Nd St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Status: Closed permanently
Naugles – Chicago Heights
124 N Halsted St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Status: Closed Permanently

Naugles, located at 124 N Halsted St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, is now a Boost Mobile and has been a cell phone store for most of the 2000s.