Westchester’s Alpine Food Shop has become a local favorite — known not just for its famous subs, but for its family roots, friendly faces, and the welcoming energy that keeps customers coming back.

What a joy it is when a community’s hope is fulfilled and a dream is realized with a great new business! 

Westchester is fortunate to be home to many excellent businesses and many dedicated business owners. When those two come together, the entire community is made stronger. Few stories capture this better than that of Paul Gattuso and his longtime business, Paul’s Pizza.

Founded by local animal lover and experienced groomer Kesha Horton, Keesh Hound Groom Room LLC is a full-service grooming salon located in Westchester, Illinois, specializing in dogs under 40 lbs. Since opening its doors in February 2016, the salon has built a loyal clientele through its personalized care, calming environment, and dedication to pet wellness.

If dentistry were simply about cleaning or whitening your teeth, that would be one thing. But for dentists Keith Suchy, Tom Sullivan, and Jim Sheldon, restoring someone’s smile is truly “worth its weight in gold.”

Nestled at 10421 W. Cermak Road in Westchester, Rocky’s Pizza is far more than a neighborhood pizzeria – it’s a beloved community cornerstone. For 40 years, the restaurant has been proudly owned and operated by the Savarino family.

Owner Sara Shen began her career in the nail industry in 2014 with a dream of one day opening her own unique, full-service nail salon.  That dream came true in 2021 when she became the proud owner of Seven Day Spa located right here in Westchester.

April’s Business Spotlight shines on a local gem of a business and business owner that residents of Westchester and surrounding communities should get to know if they have not already.  Meet Toyiah Marquis, the talented and visionary owner of CAG Wholesale and founder of Patch Party Club.  The Economic Development Committee (EDC) had the pleasure of speaking with Toyiah to learn more about her inspiring journey and her business, located at 10311 W. Roosevelt Road, in the heart of our community right across from Village Hall and the Police Department. 

Wrist Work Cuts, located in the heart of Westchester at 1905 S Mannheim Road, is looking to redefine the barbershop experience led by owner Teonelle Binion. Teonelle, who everyone calls “T”, moved to Westchester in 2021 after relocating from Forest Park.

Imagine knowing what you want to do since you were a child. Many of you can tell stories about wanting to be a firefighter or a teacher or a nurse. Blaine Carragher had a sense of call from very early days, since both of her parents were deeply connected with State Farm Insurance in the Rockford area. Blaine will tell you that she has always remembered a family connected to wanting to help people realize dreams and overcome crises. But she will also admit that her journey to State Farm was interesting.