Article: Gilberts set to draw new businesses

GILBERTS - Standing at the corner of Illinois 72 and Galligan Road, you can see most of the village's fine dining establishments. If you want fried cod on Friday, you can go to Cruisin' Bar & Eatery. If you want a London broil steak, you can go to Brett's American Bar & Grille across the street. If you want anything else, you'll probably have to leave town.

In a village of about 6,000 people making an estimated median income of more than $95,000, there are eight auto repair centers, one staircase manufacturer, a helicopter maintenance facility and two warehouses. The village directory lists two full-service restaurants, and its retail choices are basically confined to a saddlery and a ...

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