Business & Tech

My Favorite Toy Store Locations in Elmhurst and Downers Grove Have Closed

Sudden closing has residents lamenting the loss of a "great place to shop."

Read the updated version of this story here.
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Social media is buzzing with the news that My Favorite Toy Store locations in Elmhurst and Downers Grove have closed. Patrons who call the store will hear the following message:

"Thank you for calling My Favorite Toy store. I'm sorry, but we are closed and will not re-open. I apologize for the short notice. I had no choice in the matter."

Residents are quite disappointed to hear the news. Elmhurst Patch has received emails and in-box messages on Facebook, and here are some of the comments on the Choose Elmhurst Small Business Facebook page:

  • Lynn Smith Casey: Wow my kids have gift cards there. 
  • Marianne Cielak Boyke: ugh!! Why do all the good businesses in Elmhurst close???
  • Patty Pistone Fritsch: That's a shame...they were a great place to shop local.
  • Simeren Silverstein: Does anyone know how to get in touch with Aaron that worked there? He was awesome and very accommodating, even running purchases out to my car when I didn't want to get my daughter out of her car seat. I'd love to just give him a big hug.
  • Kirsten Young Powers: Very sad- we shopped there all the time.
  • Laura Monaco Fischer: Ugh! I'm so upset. I purposely shop locally so things like this won't happen. Truly will miss this place!
Elmhurst Patch has left a message for the owners and will update this article if more information becomes available.

In other business news: Elmhurst Says Good-bye to Bakery, Hello to Book Store, Welcome Home to Magic Shop


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