The new Thorntons (476 N. York St.) is now open for business. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Thorntons is a leading, independent gasoline/convenience-chain retailer, marketing throughout the Midwest.The Elmhurst location, which sits on the former Steven's Restaurant site, will offer patrons a reward program as well as gas price text alerts among other amenities. Thorntons promotes a culture wherein they strive to be people's "favorite spot to stop when they are on the go."

To learn more about Thorntons visit: http://www.thorntonsinc.com/