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True Value, a 75-year-old Chicago-based wholesaler of hardware and home improvement goods, has stores in Crown Point, Cedar Lake and Lowell. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, its longtime competitor Do It Best, which has three times the annual revenue, bid on it in a court-run auction. With the deal closing, Do It Best will gain True Value's 8,000 stores across the United States and more than 50 countries. It plans to operate True Value as a separate subsidiary. “This has been a challenging process,” Do It Best CEO Dan Starr said. “However, the shared commitment from our team and the True Value team has made today possible. We are now proud to be the world’s largest cooperative in our space, and that positions us to make a real difference for all our store owners.” True Value stores will stay independent while becoming part of the Do it Best network, a member-owned cooperative. It stocks hardware, lumber and building material, selling nearly $5 billion worth of products a year at thousands of locations across the United States and more than 50 countries around the world. “This is a generational opportunity that will shape the future of our cooperative and our industry,” said Starr. “We’re focused on taking our time to get it right.” It offers bubble tea in a variety of flavors including green tea, oolong tea, black tea, matcha tea and fresh fruit tea. The menu also includes rolled ice cream, coffee, frappes, yogurt, fresh milk and milk tea. Ice cream flavors include Nutella, Banana, Oreo, Fruit Lover and Summer Tango. Teas include Strawberry Oolong Tea, Crush Peach Black Tea, Peach Orange Lemongrass Black Tea, Tropical Fruit Green Tea, Tropical Fruit Oolong Tea, Honeydew Green Apple Oolong Tea, Grapefruit Jasmine Green Tea, Navel Orange Jasmine Green Tea, Kiwi Jasmine Green Tea, Happy Tea, Lychee Black Tea and Pomegranate Black Tea. Owner Bach “Andy” Pham bought the 10,000-square-foot building and opened The Boba Tea Cafe, B Nail Lounge and Viet-Ship. The latter allows people to go into the Boba Tea Cafe and ship money or packages to Vietnam. For more information, call 219-999-7997.
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NoneThe singer Jhair Ylanzo former vocalist of Caribeños de Guadalupe, was found alive after five days of uncertainty. Last Friday, November 29, the La Resistencia orchestra of Peru confirmed his return home, announcing that he is ready to resume his musical career. And so it happened. Jhair Ylanzo returned to the stage With his reappearance, Jhair Ylanzo resumed his musical career with La Resistencia del Perú. Last Saturday, November 30, the young artist returned to the stage and offered his fans the energy and passion that characterize him. He even joked about his disappearance. “I want to clarify that I was not lost,” the entertainer told him. “On a party,” added his partner before he sang ‘A Thousand Nights’. “He is with us! Jhair, you’re back where you belong. The stages continue to shine along with your energy and madness. Thank you all today Jhair is with us,” commented the cumbia group. What happened to singer Jhair Ylanzo? Ylanzo, 25, had disappeared on November 24, causing concern among his family and followers. On November 27, La Resistencia del Perú launched a call to the community to help find the young artist. In its message, the orchestra expressed its concern for the integrity of the vocalist, who had given a presentation in Cajamarca. The group asked its followers to share any information that could be useful in locating the artist. Ylanzo’s disappearance generated a wave of solidarity among his fans, who joined in the search for the beloved singer. The news of his location was received with great joy by his followers, who expressed their happiness on social networks. The Peruvian Resistance highlighted the importance of the support received during the search, thanking everyone for their solidarity. The Peruvian Resistance, through an official statement, reported that Jhair is well and in the company of his family, but did not reveal details about the circumstances of his disappearance. He only said that the singer was prepared to return to the stage with more energy than ever. Who is Jhair Ylanzo? Jhair Ylanzo is a young artist who has conquered the hearts of the Peruvian public with his talent and charisma. Throughout his career, he has been part of various groups, but his time with Caribeños de Guadalupe consolidated him as one of the most prominent voices in Peruvian cumbia. Join our entertainment channel