Owner shuts down Minonk’s only grocery store

Posted on February 16, 2019
Grosenbach's Grocery
Minonk’s only grocery store is closing after three years in business. (Grosenbach’s Grocery Facebook page)

 

By Howard Packowitz

MINONK – The only grocery store in the small city of Minonk in Woodford County is losing its grocery store despite efforts in the community to save the business.

Corey Grosenbach, who’s run Grosenbach’s Grocery at 518 W. Chestnut St. in Minonk for three years, said this week on social media that he’s closing the store for good.

He said fought “tooth and nail” for as long as he can, but things haven’t worked out, including plans to install gaming machines in the store.

“It’s been a hard fight,” Grosenbach said.

Grosenbach started a GoFundMe page in November that raised $1,525, and neighboring business Crank’s Bar and Grill held a fundraiser for Grosenbach’s in December.

Grosenbach said the people who donated money will be reimbursed.

“Good luck to you all, much love to our supporters and many prayers to those who need it,” he added.

Minonk has a population of just over 2,000 people.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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