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Tinley Park welcomes Park Ace Hardware; owner donates more than 250 smoke detectors

2730650 ยท March 19, 2025

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Village officials recognized Park Ace Hardware, a family-owned Tinley Park business since 1978, and said owner Bill Steinhauser donated more than 250 smoke detectors that have been distributed to residents.

Village of Tinley Park officials welcomed Park Ace Hardware at a recent village meeting and recognized owner Bill Steinhauser for donating more than 250 smoke detectors to village residents.

The recognition noted Park Ace Hardware, a family-owned business the village listed at 16725 Oak Park Avenue, has been part of Tinley Park since 1978. "We've been in Tinley since 1978," said Bill Steinhauser, owner of Park Ace Hardware. He told the meeting his parents started the store and that he and his wife, Deanna, now run it.

Village remarks cited the store's local involvement and its donations. A village staff member said, "He donated over 250 smoke detectors," and added that some of those detectors have already been installed in Tinley Park residences to improve safety.

Steinhauser described the store as an important part of the community, saying staff and customers are the "biggest payback" of running the business. Village officials thanked Steinhauser for the donation and for the store's ongoing service to local organizations and residents.