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Classic Cinemas has confirmed that the Ogden 6...
Classic Cinemas has confirmed that the Ogden 6 WILL be torn down as part of the second Costco.
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Feb 3, 2020
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Classic Cinemas has confirmed that the Ogden 6 WILL be torn down as part of the second Costco. I am ANGRY at our City Government for informing us that Costco was a replacement for the long-empty KMart, WITHOUT ever mentioning that Ogden 6 would be demolished as well! Even in the map accompanying the “good news” on the City’s FB page, the Ogden 6 was shown as still being present! With this news, I change from embracing Costco to HATING it! Who wants to join me in protesting that the second Costco’s layout MUST allow the Ogden 6 to remain?
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Feb 3, 2020
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albert10
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I read an article last week that an average Costco is 140K sq ft and the old kmart is about 90k So needed another 50k ft, the theater gone is not surprising…. H mart is probably safe Dollar store will probably be gone… I wouldn’t be surprised if h mart is the only store that is left open
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Feb 3, 2020
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updated thanks
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Feb 3, 2020
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quadrangle115
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Well I just posted the link from Ogden 6 stating that they are being forced to close and hopefully they will find a new location
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Feb 3, 2020
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chalmer17630
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If they have a lease, you can't just force them to close. Compensation would be involved.
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Feb 3, 2020
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quadrangle115
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chalmer17630
I would hope so after all the work they've just put into it.
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Feb 3, 2020
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chalmer17630
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quadrangle115
I'm guessing they wouldn't have done all of that work if they didn't have a long lease.
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Feb 3, 2020
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quadrangle115
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that's what I was thinking I mean they just dumped a whole bunch of money not knowing, I guess, this was coming. I'm going to assume
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Feb 3, 2020
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evelinaeveline
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No, for someone who literally Lives a block away, I can’t WAIT FOR COSTCO! That whole strip mall has been an eye sore for years! Yes it’s sad they need to close the theater but it’s time to move on! BRING ON COSTCO! If you don’t live close you have no clue how awesome it’s going to be,
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Feb 3, 2020
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chalmer17630
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^^^^^THIS ^^^^^^
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Feb 3, 2020
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quadrangle115
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evelinaeveline
wowser. Jeez.
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Feb 3, 2020
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attorn
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The increased traffic isn't going to be awesome. And I do live nearby. Yes, the strip mall is an eyesore. But that theater has been here since 1976. Why does it have to be bulldozed? Isn't there enough room for both?
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Feb 3, 2020
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chalmer17630
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attorn
Kmart is half the size that Costco requires - not to mention if left oriented the way it is currently it would be hard to fit a gas station. I agree the City will need to manage traffic, especially on Iroquois heading in to neighborhoods.
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Feb 3, 2020
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attorn
I don’t have an issue if they keep it or not, i agree why can’t they have both but I am not going to boycott Costco if they don’t. That’s silly
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Feb 3, 2020
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I hope they find a way for the theater to stay! I am not worried at all about traffic. That mall used to be the go to spot. for shopping. K-mart all the small shops full, the theater was crazy busy and we had restaurants, a walgreens and a super busy Dominick's in there. PLUS all the teens in town hanging out there. Ogden was built for traffic. we just haven't had any in a long time
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Feb 4, 2020
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miki8
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I live on Iroquois and I am worried about traffic. It's already the cut through for commuters and they fly down the street ignoring the 25 mph speed limit. Iroquois homes are just feet from the street and we have Arrowhead park with a playground for small kids, soccer games/practices and other sports gatherings. Since I've lived on this street most of my life, I can tell you that despite that mall being mostly dead for the last 10-15 years, the traffic has worsened; likely with all the large corporations that have moved their HQ's to Naperville. Our neighborhoods have already starting banding together to make sure that our concerns are heard and that they city does everything they can to make our neighborhood safe! :) But at the same time I am excited about Costco and hope that Ogden 6 finds a new home near by.
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Feb 3, 2020
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They spent a lot on re-furbishing the movies. I hope the owners are fairly compensated.
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Feb 3, 2020
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What? They just remodeled it! I now finally started going to the movies again because of it.
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Feb 3, 2020
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That is awful! Love that theater!
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Feb 3, 2020
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There is a petition. Consider signing.
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Feb 3, 2020
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I’ll miss Ogden 6, I went there in the 70s and 80s, but Costco is going to be a huge game-changer for that whole area, and likely will lead to revitalization of the entire East Ogden corridor.
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Feb 3, 2020
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toxoid
maybe they can find a new home?
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Feb 3, 2020
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maybe they can find a new home?
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Feb 3, 2020
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Why? Ogden six is the same price as many competing theaters nearby.
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Feb 3, 2020
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Theatres still open in Naperville, or nearby: Regal on Diehl, Regal on Boughton, Hollywood Palms, AMC Showplace, Seven Bridges, Studio Movie Grill in Wheaton. I think we'll be ok! This Costco closes a major gap in their existing coverage.
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Feb 3, 2020
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Costco employs 100 full time and an additional 100 part time employees. Generates more revenue than the entire downtown business district. Will be a catalyst for more business opportunities and employees along the Ogden corridor. This is huge for Naperville. Maybe the theatre has the funds to move to the old ford dealership location. Another eye sore for years!
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Feb 3, 2020
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symposium7291
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But my memories! I'm happy to see a business like Costco move in. Sentimentality over a movie theater is just silly.
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Feb 3, 2020
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it’s not like it’s beautiful nostalgic theatre like The Tivoli. It’s a theatre in a dead strip mall
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Feb 3, 2020
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halloo
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Oh no, what about Las Palmas restaurant? Maybe they can move back to their other location on Ogden which has been empty since they left . LOL
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Feb 3, 2020
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timeserver
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halloo
they just had to relocate their downers grove/Westmont store down Ogden because that strip mall got torn down. Not a good month for that company.
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Feb 3, 2020
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The lose of the Ogden 6 would be most undesirable. But a Costco in this area would bring the kind of financial prosperity to this area the the Ogden 6 has not. The kind of prosperity needed to revitalize this area of Naperville. With a Costco here there will be increased interest by current property owners and possible developers to invest the money need to made these changes happen. Will all the changes that will come to this area be welcome by everyone living in this area? Doubt full, it really happens that change makes everyone happy. This change, however, is the best chance Naperville has had in over 20 years of revitalizing this area of our city and we should not miss out on this opportunity simply to save one business.
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Feb 3, 2020
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evelinaeveline
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timeserver
Haselhorst totally agree!
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Feb 4, 2020
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Haselhorst the additional sales tax revenue from Costco can be used to fund many social programs our city needs.
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Feb 3, 2020
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Agree 1000%. Theater needs to stay !
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Feb 3, 2020
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bristle
there’s really not another place along that part of Ogden that has available building area plus the parking lot to handle a Costco. It would be dumb to keep the theater and tell Costco to pound sand.
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Feb 3, 2020
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symposium7291
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you know a place with the wherewithal that Costco has already looked at multiple properties and decided what would work best.
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Feb 3, 2020
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bristle
both cinnamark and regal have $5-$6 deals! You won’t loose your savings and you’ll gain a Costco!
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Feb 3, 2020
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bristle
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euell212
for the third time. i never said I didn’t want to the Costco …♀️
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Feb 3, 2020
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Classic Cinemas is looking at sites to relocate. Hope they are close to the current one, so convenient for us! But happy about the Costco too!
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Feb 3, 2020
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symposium7291
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Why do people hate good paying jobs? How many minimum wage people does Ogden 6 employ? Costcos employ hundreds, and at good wages. This sentimentality is stupid.
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Feb 3, 2020
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evelinaeveline
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symposium7291
thank you! I totally agree with you the mall is Such a mess right now it’s going to be Awesome!
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Feb 3, 2020
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all people care about are “muh feelz” and fail to recognize how great this is for the area. Stupid if you ask me.
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Feb 3, 2020
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evelinaeveline
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COSTCO is going to be such an improvement to that corner! Nothing else to be said Ogden 6 hasn’t repacked that parking lot that’s been in shambles for YEARS! Pr
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Feb 3, 2020
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evelinaeveline
they just renovated it it's just starting to get popular again it's beautiful inside. They have the best heated Lounge seats anywhere! That's where I go now to see all my movies they have all the new releases now. Big big big huge Improvement on what it's been like. It's a shame after putting all that money in there that they're going to have to relocate which is what I hope they do
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Feb 3, 2020
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symposium7291
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quadrangle115
maybe they'll sell you one!
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Feb 3, 2020
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evelinaeveline
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quadrangle115
I agree I Hope they can relocate it that would be lovely !
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Feb 3, 2020
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sparteine
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evelinaeveline
Ogden 6 is pretty much always packed, honestly that’s what gets all the people in that shopping mall mostly. Especially on the weekends you can’t even find anywhere to park.
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Feb 3, 2020
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I don't have the strength for more than what I'm already doing
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Feb 3, 2020
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I just came back from the Dollar Store and while I am excited at getting a CostCo and not happy about losing a movie theater, I am beyond thrilled that with CostCo coming in, they will now fix the horrible pot holes all over that parking lot! It's like a war zone over there!
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Feb 3, 2020
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it’s like walking on the moon at night.
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Feb 3, 2020
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The theater was nice. long ago. It simply doesnt have the draw. Costco does provide a need, the jobs, fills so many things. The emotional attachment there is to the theater is nice but not practical. Looking forward to being able to shop at Costco on the way home from work.
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Feb 4, 2020
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it was remodeled last year, it is awesome now.
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Feb 4, 2020
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cheyennecheyne
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emplace
I was there 2 years ago. Meh. It was not one I've been back to as it lacks much appeal. The seating is marginally acceptable, there is no food service nor bar unlike many others now and tickets are not fabulously priced for the venue's lack of offering. SMG has $5 Tuesdays where full service gets top name movies and everything else. Shrug.
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Feb 3, 2020
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Not me. Costco is a much better option. Save your protests for much worthier causes.
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Feb 3, 2020
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You know when I first heard it I was upset and I jumped to sign. Many things happen for a reason, Costco is a much worthier thing. It’s always hard to say goodbye but in the end everything happens for a good reason! It will be good for the next gen kids change is hard but it’s ok! It is what it is. I’m definitely bothered don’t get me wrong, if we can save it with still having the Costco there I would be all for it.
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Feb 3, 2020
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Yes, leave it just the way it is so a few people can go to their favorite theater because it has commfy cozy seats. There's nothing there that's any kind of a huge draw, take it all down. There that sounded better. I tried sounding diplomatic before and someone said I was tossing shade. I guess that means hiding what you rally mean by dancing around the subject. There, no shade.
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Feb 3, 2020
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way to sugar coat it Stef
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Feb 3, 2020
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I know any time we have been in the last several years it has been pretty vacant. granted I don't go in prime time and never in the first few weeks of a release, but honestly the only nice thing about it is the memories and the new seats. concessions are better at other theatres and now that so many businesses have moved on there is no other draw to that area now. Personally I'm not sure we need another Costco. maybe a mattress firm?
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Feb 4, 2020
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or another CVS or Walgreens. though there is one RIGHT THERE.
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Feb 3, 2020
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Sign this friends for the ones who want to save Ogden 6!
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Feb 3, 2020
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At least they said that they are trying to find a new location for Ogden 6! No way they could just close and be done forever!
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Feb 3, 2020
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do you go to Ogden 6? I sure don’t and live 4 blocks away
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Feb 3, 2020
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Love Costco!
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Feb 3, 2020
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Rally the plp . im sure both can fit
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Feb 3, 2020
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I’m super happy! Dreamed of a Costco or Home Depot in that spot. The entire area is run down and not attracting anything.
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Feb 4, 2020
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Well that sucks. we LOVE ogden 6!
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Feb 4, 2020
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PS - I'll sign a petition or something - keep us posted!
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Feb 4, 2020
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the petition is below in these comments
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Feb 4, 2020
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It's a mediocre theatre in a strip mall. Not sure what the outrage is ♂️
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Feb 4, 2020
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that theater is great they renovated the whole thing they have heated lounge chairs computers in there to print your own tickets out new concession stand. It's really nice inside it's the only theater we go to now to watch movies and they have new releases now we just saw the new Star Wars movie there among others. I'm sure they'll find a new place to relocate
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Feb 4, 2020
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nice, didn't realise it had been renovated. well I hope the new location will be just as enjoyable.
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Feb 4, 2020
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Costco needs the property to build. The theater has been on 6 months lease renewals due to impending closure due to financial feasibility. Costco will bring life to our side of town as well as jobs. The list of one theater who was already financially struggling is a small price to pay. It’s amazing to me that this is even a discussion. The theater would most likely be closing anyway as well as other businesses because that side of town was dying. We are so lucky they have chosen that site to build!
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Feb 4, 2020
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Disagree. the new renovation of Ogden 6 has actually helped the other businesses by it. On a Friday night or Saturday the parking lot is full. People going to O6 stop by the Dollar Tree to get candy for their show. Las Palmas is also busy with patrons going to, or coming from, the theaters. In the past 3 years since I opened my school there my student population has increased. 20% of my newer customers have signed up because they saw us as they were passing by to go to or come from the theaters. So we are not dying, but in one quick swoop of convenience from Costco, and we will be dead.
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Feb 4, 2020
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Omg. If they were truly making money then they wouldn’t be on a 6 mos lease as they stated in their own response to losing the site. We are the big winner with Costco coming
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Feb 4, 2020
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they were not on a 6 month lease. The landlord has to give us a 6 month notice if they sell the property and we have to move.
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Feb 4, 2020
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No! That is just awful. So disappointed, the theater is part of Naperville and it should stay. We don’t need more store!
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Feb 5, 2020
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Costco didn't cause Ogden 6 to close. It's a piece of property that was available to a good company. It's like blaming a person that bought a foreclosed house for causing the previous people from losing their house. One thing doesn't have anything to do with the other.
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Feb 5, 2020
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Or the old Sears Hardware (still vacant) can house a new even better Ogden 6. but with the help of Costco and Naperville.
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Feb 5, 2020
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That is bs ! The Ogden 6 needs to stay
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Feb 5, 2020
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And just HOW MANY signatures do you think you'll NEED on a petition, for the city to reconsider this BUSINESS decision? Realistically. And for people thinking that COSTCO needs to reimburse Ogden 6 for this? This is a Naperville BUSINESS decision. Costco has nothing to do with real estate, zoning, land rights decision. Everyone's NASTALGIA is what's driving the discord about this.
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Feb 14, 2020
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people need to get over “saving” Ogden theater! Move on people!
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Feb 14, 2020
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Nothing. I repeat NOTHING outweighs the plus and positives of putting a Costco in there. Yeah, traffic WILL BE A BITCH (which Naperville WILL address, although we probably won’t experience the outcome till AFTER it’s all said and done. ), but what ELSE besides the NOSTALGIA of Ogden Six has people upset about this? (I already addressed the traffic above. )
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Feb 9, 2020
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Free samples versus free refills. free samples wins
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Feb 13, 2020
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But free refills give you much more quantity of things to chew, ya gotta admit.
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Feb 9, 2020
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I like Ogden 6 nice place
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Feb 14, 2020
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Owners of commercial property should have no right to sell their property to whatever business they want. They should just obey the most vocal activists who want to save the XYZ building because they went there growing up or because it's pretty. Maybe that should apply to owners of private property too - if the neighbors don't like your buyers because they're going to cut down a rhodendron bush those neighbors could petition to block the sale. /sarc
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Feb 14, 2020
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great analogy!
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Feb 14, 2020
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$5 million tax incentive moves moutains.
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Feb 15, 2020
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This is such a waste of time. Get enraged about something meaningful and put your efforts behind that. Pediatric cancer. Homelessness. Saving turtles. Whatever, just not a stupid old ass movie theater
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From the Naperville Chamber: Good Afternoon, As we continue to monitor COVID-19, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce understands that your businesses may be entering uncharted waters.
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Hi! I was wondering if anyone knows of any parades that will be going on for the eighth graders at Jefferson junior high?
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Help! I’m interviewing for a creative director position and I’m being asked to pitch a marketing plan as part of the process.
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Hi, Does anyone know of a classic car club in the area that might do a birthday drive-by parade for our 8 y/o (9 on Mon) grandson?
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Stepping out of the shower and I hear my 4 year old saying, “mama I’m gonna make a sandwich” Me: “okay I’ll be down in a minute if you want to wait I’ll make it” .Comes upstairs with her “sandwich” Anyone have child proof containers ?!
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