RICHTON PARK FRESH MARKET GROCERY STORE ANNOUNCED 

Independent, full-service grocery to be considered for Class 7d incentive

A new full-service grocery store is expected to open later this year in Richton Park Town Center. Richton Park Fresh Market will be the fourth suburban grocery store for Sal Omer who also operates Socotra Market in Oak Lawn, Shibam Market in Bridgeview and La Super Grocery Store in Chicago Heights. “These stores have prepared me to run a larger-scale grocery store while maintaining close attention to detail and personalized service.” The new, full-service grocery store will offer a daily selection of farm-fresh produce, a butcher shop and a full-service deli.

Work has already begun on the interior of the 15,000 square foot building at 3736 Sauk Trail that was vacated in 2024 by former tenant Save-A-Lot. Omer said he also plans to expand the kitchen in the store to offer additional hot food options. “I am confident that Richton Park Fresh Market will serve the community with professionalism and care,” added Omer.

“The new Richton Park Fresh Market is locating in about the most accessible spot for groceries in the village and I think the butcher shop is going to be a draw” said Richton Park Village President Rick Reinbold. “It’s walkable to our Metra Electric Station, to several neighborhoods, to other Town Center businesses, and it’s a quick stop for commuters along Sauk Trail.”

Later this year, the Richton Park Village Board will consider offering the new grocery store a property tax incentive to help ensure its longevity. The Cook County Class 7d property tax incentive, like the better known Class 8, provides a reduced assessment level for ten years. Class 7d was established to encourage grocery stores in communities facing “food desert” conditions.

“I introduced the ordinance creating the Class 7d Food Desert Property Tax Incentive to open the door for more grocery stores in the neighborhoods that need them most. This not only enhances access to healthy foods in food deserts but also ignite economic development,” declared Commissioner Donna Miller. “The scarcity of fresh produce and nutritious foods is a major contributor to health disparities in the Southland and throughout Cook County. By incentivizing grocery stores to establish themselves in these areas, we can drive progress in improving health outcomes for all residents, creating healthier communities and elevating the quality of life in our county.”

The first-ever Class 7d property tax incentive was approved in 2024 for a new Pete’s Market in Ashburn bringing the Chicago neighborhood its own supermarket for the first time in seven years.