PALOS HEIGHTS — City officials and members of the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce gathered on Wednesday, May 7, to celebrate the grand reopening of the McDonald’s at 7100 W. 127th Street. The event, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, welcomed the fast-food restaurant into the chamber and spotlighted its full-scale renovation.
The location, owned by Tanya Lawrence of Chicago and her brother-in-law Edgar Herrera of Park Ridge — both part of the Mendez family — underwent a complete remodel in February. It officially reopened in March with a fresh, modern design, featuring expanded seating and new touch-screen ordering kiosks.
“This has been quite the opportunity,” said Herrera. “Our family has been with McDonald’s for over 30 years, and we’ve learned a lot on this journey.”…