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bolingbrookbugle.com
JULY 24, 2014
Vol. 8 No. 2
Business coMMunity
adding style to barbeque Local Famous Dave’s restaurant is revamping its style By Laura KatausKas staff reporter
katauskas@buglenewspapers.com @lkatauskas
By Laura KatausKas STAFF REPoRTER Identity theft continues to rise, claiming the number two spot for complaints in the Attorney General’s office for Illinoisans who lose, on average, up to $200,000 as a victim of fraud. Attorney General Lisa Madigan told members of a roundtable discussion at the White Oak Library District in Romeoville that the easiest way to protect yourself against identity theft is to check your credit often and diligently. Area politicians and community leaders joined Madigan in a discussion on identity theft and fraud protection, in a main effort to communicate to the public how to prevent the occurrence
despite its increase. “We strongly encourage people to call the Attorney General’s office,” said Madigan. “We have a specialized unit created in 2006 just for identity theft that will help walk you through this information and the process. We have helped more than 35,000, people remove $26 million in fraudulent charges, so this is a very significant and legitimate concern.” Fraud alerts are listed regularly on the Attorney General’s office website and Madigan encourages people to familiarize themselves with them as a simple way to avoid a scam. Check out www. illinoisattorneygeneral.gov.
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This is not your granddaddy’s barbecue joint. This is modern BBQ. Famous Dave’s restaurant, though staying true to its traditional barbecue recipe, is revamping its style, complete with a new patio and bar area at its location in The Promenade Bolingbrook. The restaurant is unveiling its new approach to BBQ with a complete renovation, new menu items and additional craft beer and cocktails in the upgraded bar at its Bolingbrook location. The new food items and the style of the restaurant was inspired by its customers, said CEO and owner Ed Rensi. “We are hanging on to our legacy with our signature slow roasted meats—we roast our brisket for 12 hours. But we wanted to attract the younger crowd who want come in and have a drink or sit out on the patio,” said Rensi. “We will always be dedicated to our regular customers who come back for our food and want to still have the same dining experience, but now with higher energy,” Rensi. >> see barbeque | page 8