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Downtown upscale eateries cancel their lunch plans

While fast food remains a favorite for value-minded patrons, several higher-end restaurants in the Mile Square and its nearby
environs have decided in the last year to pull the tablecloth out from under their lunch service.

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Steak n Shake nearer to merger with steak chain

Under terms of the deal, Steak n Shake will pay Western Sizzlin shareholders $22.9 million and Western will pay its shareholders
a $15.9 million stock dividend, making the total deal worth about $38.8 million.

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Underage alcohol program nabs 370 retailers

An Indiana State Excise Police initiative that uses underage customers to catch retailers selling alcohol to people under
age 21 netted more than 370 violations across Indiana in only three months.

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Music Mill to reopen again under new owner

The Music Mill, a local concert venue, restaurant and bar that has been closed down twice this year by different operators,
has new life. Local entrepreneur Ravi Chopra, 44, who owns the 6 Lounge & Restaurant downtown, announced last
night that he has purchased the Music Mill and plans to reopen it Oct. 12.

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Around town roundup

Find out about a new Latin market and tapas bar, plans to renovate the Apple Store and post office closings.

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Kilroy’s will soon be here

The former home of Smokey Bones Barbeque and Grill at 201 S. Meridian St. is getting a new tenant after sitting vacant for
more than two years. The Bloomington institution Kilroy’s plans to open a new location in the 8,700-square-foot space.

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