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SYCAMORE – There’s a new, convenient place to buy food in downtown Sycamore now that Xpress Mart has opened in the former 7-Eleven building.
The new storefront opened at 404 W. State St. earlier this spring.
In a recent social media post, Sycamore city officials announced the opening of Xpress Mart alongside other new businesses.
“The city of Sycamore embraces a delicate balance – preserving its small-town charm while fostering economic expansion,” officials wrote. “We’re committed to enhancing the local economic climate, making Sycamore an attractive place to live, work and do business.”
The opening comes a little more than a year after the business owner sought a special-use permit from the Sycamore City Council for the business.
Nehalkumar Patel asked the city for permission to sell tobacco and tobacco-related products at Xpress Mart during a March 11, 2024, Sycamore Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. That commission unanimously recommended its approval.
Sycamore officials then unanimously granted the request during a March 18, 2024, City Council meeting, according to city documents.
Xpress Mart is open from 6 a.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday and from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday.