Last Friday, a small crowd gathered around the Design Center at Abt just off Zenith Drive. After heartfelt speeches, smiles (and perhaps a tear or two) the bright red ribbon was cut and Starved Rock Cabinetry officially opened its doors. These woodworking specialists have created a showroom crafted to meet the standards of the modern dream home, and…
The NCAA college basketball tournament was one of the first major events to be cancelled in 2020. It was the first time the weeks-long event had not been held in its 40-year history. But the tournament returns this year, and that means that the Abt Bracket Challenge is back as well. This year, we’ve got some of the…
We’re rapidly approaching Valentine’s Day, the biggest “dinner in a fancy restaurant” night of the year. Unfortunately, with area eateries still dealing with capacity restrictions—or being closed altogether—planning a night out this Valentine’s Day will be a challenge. Thankfully, many of our favorite restaurants have pivoted to offering to-go meals, some even giving you the option to finish…
Get the most out of your at-home Lollapalooza experience It’s not news that many of the things we love most about summer have been temporarily put on hold, if not outright cancelled. Going out for dinner and a drink, catching a movie, and attending a concert have suddenly become nearly impossible. Most entertainment industries were able to pivot,…
We’re bringing the heat to Abt this month with our first-ever Wing Cook-Off. Join us as five local chefs compete to serve up the tastiest, most mouth-watering wings they can create—all for a good cause. Guests will get to enjoy a sample of wings from each of the chefs, along with assorted refreshments. The winning wings will be…
Early February is the time for many a great tradition: that big Sunday football game, the Groundhog deciding the severity of remaining winter, and, best of all, the first Abt Customer Appreciation Sale of the year. 2020 marks our 84th year in business, a milestone that we could not have reached were it not for the continued support…
Help us select the winners of this year’s Halloween costume contest! After another successful turnout at our annual Halloween costume contest, we’re now facing the difficult task of selecting the winners—and we need the public’s help. To vote for your favorite entries, head over to the Abt Facebook page and have a look through the album. Hit “like”…
The final Abt Customer Appreciation Sale of 2019 is now underway, and it’s a great time to save on a wide assortment of products before the holiday shopping season officially begins. You’ll find special savings on 4K TVs, kitchen appliances, personal and home audio, and so much more. Look out for special bundles and limited-time rebates, or brand-wide…
The newest addition to our ever-evolving showroom had its official opening last night, with a special event led by renowned local chef Paul Kahan. Chef Kahan, best known as the creative force behind Chicago restaurants Blackbird, avec, and The Publican, among others, stopped by Abt to lead guests through a multi-course cooking demonstration utilizing BlueStar kitchen appliances. Attendees…
It’s spooky season, and we’re gearing up for one of our most fun in-store events of the year: the annual Abt Halloween Party. As in year’s past, we’ll be celebrating with trick-or-treating throughout the store, and our digital photo booth will be set up to capture pics of everyone’s costumes. The event is totally free, but please RSVP…
