Oak Park record store a symbol of community

Oak Park record store a symbol of community

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We’re wrapping up Small Business Week with a look at one final local business from around the Chicagoland area. The music industry has suffered greatly in the last few decades and the rise of the mp3 has hit the retail end of the business hard. But at least one refuge for crate diggers and music lovers is still standing strong. Val’s halla Records in Oak Park is celebrating its 43rd anniversary at the end of July. Val’s halla owner, Val Camilletti joins us with her story.