The Block Club Chicago Podcast

The Owners Of A 99-Year-Old Hardware Store Are Selling It To Their Employees

Episode Summary

Many employees — now owners — of the beloved Rogers Park shop have worked there for decades. "We wanted them to be in charge of their destiny," said Ken Walchak, whose grandfather started the business in 1924.

Episode Notes

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Mack Liederman

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Many employees — now owners — of the beloved Rogers Park shop have worked there for decades. "We wanted them to be in charge of their destiny," said Ken Walchak, whose grandfather started the business in 1924.