Businessman Ernest Sutton Approved for Business License for Historic Weenie Wagon Restaurant in Markham
Businessman Ernest Sutton Approved for Business License for Historic Weenie Wagon Restaurant in Markham (Markham, IL) The first Markham city council meeting of the year was held on Wednesday, January 5th. Attendance was limited due to the proclamation of the continued local state of emergency due to COVID.
During the mayor’s report, Mayor Roger Agpawa recognized the recent deaths of two individuals he knew closely. Jeff Jones was a long-time resident of the city’s east side from a family of 13 siblings. He died after receiving a kidney transplant and contracting COVID.
Thornton Township supervisor Frank Zuccarelli died on Jan. 4 of natural causes. According to the mayor, Agpawa and Zuccarelli were former colleagues.
“That is a deep loss within Thornton Township,” said Agpawa.
Ernest Sutton Approved for Weenie Wagon Business License
A business license for The Markham Weenie Wagon was approved pending final inspection and confirmation of food sanitation certification. This will be the third variation of the business.
According to Alderman William Barron, it originally opened in 1953 as Willie’s Wee Nee Stand. In 2009, John Cappas became the owner, changing the name to Johnny’s Wee Nee Wagon. Cappas was the youngest person indicted under the ‘kingpin statue’ for selling cocaine. He was released after serving 15 years in federal prison.
Now, Earnest Sutton will take over the business. He hopes to continue serving loyal customers as well as new patrons.
“We want people who come to Markham to understand that the Weenie Wagon is a staple of the community,” stated Sutton.
Economic Development
During the Economic Development Director’s report, Derrick Champion mentioned the intention of the city to focus on business development. One of the intentions is to bring family style businesses to the city.
“There is great momentum happening and we are excited and enthusiastic about some of the great developments taking place,” said Champion.
During Alderman McDowell’s report, she celebrated Theresa Cannon for turning 93. Cannon is the first African American teacher hired by the Hazel Crest school district in 1963. One of her former students was Mayor Agpawa. She also served as city clerk in Markham for two terms.
There will be a parade for Cannon on Jan. 8 at 12:30 pm at Christ Temple Community Baptist Church in Markham.
Other items on the agenda included:
- A Resolution By The City Of Markham Requesting To Participate In The No Cash Bid Program
- A Resolution Approving A Business License Fee Agreement for Amazon And The City Of Markham
- A Resolution Authorizing The Approval And Execution Of A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Markham Fire Department And International Association Of Firefighters Local 3209
Businessman Ernest Sutton Approved for Business License for Historic Weenie Wagon Restaurant in Markham
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