Visions of Vacancy: Bean Encounter

Everything about the location of meant it should have been successful. And, for a time, it was. The building, on Ridge Road in , was the site of moms' clubs, was the landing pad for the before it occupied the old fire station building and was a favorite stop for teenagers when school was out for the day. But, Bean Encounter closed its doors on May 30, 2010. Nothing has occupied the building since.

"As a coffee shop, we were amazed they did not make it," , realtor at Coldwell Banker Honig Bell, who also serves on the newly formed Channahon Economic Development Comittee said. "Probably the one thing that may have hurt them is there is no stoplight.

"It's a perfect spot for a coffee house."

Lehman said the idea of a coffee house is a very local one. And both villages are lacking in one. In the coming weeks, we investigate what caused to move from the village and what might happen to its storefront.

Editor's Note: A Minooka resident has approached the village and requested a liquor license for the property, which was approved by the village board members on Feb. 28. More information will be posted as it becomes available.