What Should Go in the Former Book Rack?

Bibliophiles Village-wide mourned when the Book Rack, Western Springs' nearly four-decade-old discount used-book store, . Since the shelves and tomes cleared out, the storefront at the corner of Hillgrove and Woodland Avenues has stood empty, awaiting a tenant.

There are a few restrictions on what can go in the space, however. Debbie Dixon, of , said she's heard clamor for something like a hot-dog stand, or other small food parlor—but it couldn't happen because there would be too much disruption to other longtime business tenants in the same connected building.

"I’d love to see something like [the Book Rack] go in there again," Dixon said. “There’s ample parking; it’s a great location in downtown Western Springs. I think most people would like to see retail there.”

Village Director of Community Development Marty Scott also suggested that a small office space might make use of the spot. Got any ideas of your own? (Please remember: no food!)

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Address: 1062 Hillgrove Ave.

Size: 540 sq. ft.

Asking rent: $1204.33 monthly (triple-net lease; includes share of taxes and maintenance.)

Former occupant: Book Rack used book store (1970's-2011.)

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What do you think would look great filling this spot in the northwest of the Western Springs downtown?