Bicycle built for three comes downtown

From Naperville Sun

Ever think you'd see taxis powered by man in Naperville? Well, they're here.

Brett Dingeldein, a Naperville resident since 1961, along with his son Matthew are co-owners of GreenStreet Pedicabs. Pedicabs, which are bicycle-powered taxis that carry two passengers, were set to roll Saturday.

According to Dingeldein, "depending on traffic, the hours are 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays with 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays and holidays."

The pedicabs were delivered May 18 and lettering was applied May 19. Dingeldein anticipates increased popularity of the pedicab service, so college students will eventually be added to his staff. Naperville joins a host of other trendy locations in offering this unique green transportation.

The proposed rate schedule is: train station to downtown, $5; train station to Naper Settlement, $7; and an hourlong ride through town, $50. For an impromptu pickup, GreenStreet can be reached on the run at 630-202-2232.

COMINGS:

Getting a bigger bang for your buck with mom

Helping you save some dough is the mission of Zohra Shaik, the sole proprietor of the 600-square-foot Mom & Me shop at 120 S. Webster, on the first floor of the Paw Paw Building, corner of Jefferson and Webster.

Mom & Me started to roll out the bargains May 19.

This store targets the whole family and brings brand-name items at hugely discounted prices. Mom & Me will carry such products as children's toys and games, fine dinnerware, contemporary cookware, kitchen tools and appliances, home decor, bedding and bath, ethnic and modern jewelry, unique gifts and more. Merchandise is brought in daily to keep the bargains coming.

Comings:

When you need more than a spoonful of sugar

On May 1, Naperville Family and Internal Medicine opened at 2720 Hassert Blvd., in the Republic Bank Building.

Doctors Sumin Shah and Claudia Vera are both available for patients Monday through Saturday with same-day appointments often available.

Shah has been practicing for more than five years and is board certified in family medicine and is becoming certified in weight-loss medicine. Vera is board certified in internal medicine and is fluent in both English and Spanish. Vera has been practicing medicine for more than 10 years.

Going:

Trekking north to different pastures

Prairie Loft, which markets prairie-inspired items -- especially furniture and rugs, will leave the Design Pointe Center on Brookdale and Route 59 at the end of June. The store will relocate to the Arboretum of South Barrington.

Deborah and Lock Lee design finely crafted, moderately priced furniture for their Prairie Loft customers. Their expanding line of prairie furniture and accessories can be crafted in mahogany and custom woods such as quartersawn oak or cherry.

This 1,500-square-foot location was among the first five businesses to open at the Design Point Center. Visit the store during the next several weeks as they prepare to close one chapter and prepare to open another. All furniture, mirrors, rugs, and Prairie Loft made accessories are to be sold, nothing is to be held back! Comings and goings