Delayed Twinkies Shipment Expected in Palos Heights Tonight
More than 100 people came to the Palos Heights Jewel on Tuesday, expecting the sweet treat. Police were called when store management became concerned the crowd might revolt after finding out there were no Twinkies.
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A shipment of Twinkies that was scheduled to arrive Tuesday is expected to hit shelves tonight at the Jewel-Osco in Palos Heights.
Jewel confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the shipment will come sometime between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The Palos Heights store is among 40 stores throughout the Chicago area scheduled to receive Twinkies tonight, said Karen May, executive communications manager for Jewel-Osco.
Palos Heights police were called to the store Tuesday after management worried the more than 100 people gathered waiting for the Hostess-brand confections would become unruly when the delayed shipment was announced.
“There was no riot. Nobody was upset," said Palos Heights Deputy Chief Dave Delaney.
The Jewel-Osco in Palos Park sold out of Twinkies on Tuesday night.
Hostess began liquidating in November after a bankruptcy court judge ruled the company could sell off assets. The company has confirmed that this will be its last batch of Twinkies.
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Aware Palos Hills Citizen
4:29 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
This is a ridiculous use of Breaking News. Guess the Patch doesn't mind sacrificing it's credibility.
Tim Moore
4:43 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The Hostess liquidation has been a huge national story. The fact that cops were called to the store makes this a completely reasonable local news flash.
Nick Swedberg
4:49 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
This is a national story and a crowd of people is involved. I think drawing attention to it is warranted. Plus, the delivery is expected tonight. So, it makes sense to let people know right away.
Tim Moore
4:50 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
That's what I'm talkin' 'bout, Nick Swedberg.
Nick Swedberg
4:52 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Right on, Tim. Thanks!
Southside Native
5:35 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Continue the breaking news alerts...they're more interesting than the latest home sales and police reports.
Southside Native
4:45 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
LOL!!!! A Twinkie riot in Palos Heights!
Tim Moore
4:54 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Yeah, we ain't got much goin' on in PH. The biggest local news stories of the last several months have mostly been about food and people's opinions about the food. The new Jewel opens and everyone can't find stuff as easily as they could in the old one. The new Wendy's opens and everyone loves it. The new McDonald's opens and everyone thinks it stinks just the like old one. Hostess goes out of business and people get testy when the last Twinkies are delayed. Gosh, I love this place.