What’s Open, Closed On New Year’s Day 2021 In Chicago Heights

Yasmeen Sheikah
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CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL —On New Year’s Day, residents in Chicago Heights will leave behind a year marked by unprecedented hardship and challenges. After spending much of the year navigating the once-in-a-lifetime coronavirus pandemic, many will no doubt welcome 2021 with open arms.

As we ring in the new year in our town, many local facilities and government offices will take the day off to recognize the start of the new year.

Here’s a look at what’s open and closed in Chicago Heights on New Year’s:

Village Hall — Closed on New Year's Eve and closed New Year's Day.

Library — The library will be closed on New Year's Eve and Day.

Postal Office — This is a federal holiday and all U.S. Postal Service post offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 1. No mail will be delivered or sent. Regular business hours will resume Saturday, Jan. 2.

Schools — Chicago Heights school districts are on winter break and will resume in January.

Circuit Court of Cook County — The courts are closed on both New Year's Eve and Day.

However, if you’re hoping to step out for some socially distanced shopping or dining, there are several stores and chain restaurants that will be open on New Year’s Day.

Retailers

  • Bed, Bath & Beyond: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Dick’s Sporting Goods: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Dillard’s: Some stores open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (varies by mall)

  • Hobby Lobby: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Home Depot: Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • IKEA: Open regular hours.

  • Kohl’s: Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  • Lowe’s: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Macy’s: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Marshalls: Open regular hours.

  • Neiman Marcus: Open noon to 5 p.m.

  • PetSmart: Open regular hours.

  • Target: Open regular hours.

  • TJ Maxx: Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Walgreens: Open regular hours.

  • Walmart: Open regular hours.

Restaurants

  • Applebee’s

  • Balducci’s

  • Black Angus Steakhouse

  • Boston Market

  • Buca di Beppo

  • Buffalo Wild Wings

  • Burger King

  • Carl's Jr.

  • Carrabba’s

  • The Cheesecake Factory

  • Chick-fil-A

  • Chili’s

  • Chipotle

  • Cracker Barrel

  • Curry Up Now

  • Denny’s

  • Domino’s

  • Dunkin’

  • Eddie V’s

  • Fogo de Chão

  • Hardee's

  • IHOP

  • KFC

  • Kona Grill

  • Landry’s Kitchen

  • Lettuce Entertain You

  • Maggiano's

  • Mastro’s

  • McDonald’s

  • Metro Diner

  • Morton’s The Steakhouse

  • Olive Garden

  • Panda Express

  • Panera Bread

  • Patxi’s Pizza

  • Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

  • Smith & Wollensky

  • Sonic

  • Starbucks

  • Subway

  • Taco Bell

  • The Capital Grille

  • Waffle House

  • Wahlburgers

  • Yard House

Given the coronavirus pandemic and changing business restrictions in some states, we would encourage you to call ahead to confirm hours at any of these retailers or restaurants.

This article originally appeared on the Chicago Heights Patch