Too bad you got there after the fire was mostly under control. The flames really were amazing-- great pictures. What was stored in there to make it burn so fiercely? Pretty hot day to be a firefighter. Fortunately no loss of life and at least the warehouse was probably going to get knocked down someday anyhow.

Many folks will miss the Goat Club. Others will be glad to see it gone. But where will the homeless folks get there booze now?

I was there and took a lot of pictures of the fire. I was there before the fire was under control. I have 32 pictures that I provided to Chicago Heights Patch. I thought the fire department would like to have these pictures. I also posted them on my facebook page Thompson's Karate Foundation

Some people were saying they saw a firework land on the roof and then a wile later they saw smoke. I don't know how that plays out since it was raining

Geno and his family has helped a lot of people in that and other communities. For you to make a comment like that is STUPID. What have you done to better the situation. Geno gives to programs such as PADS and RESPOND NOW. WHAT ABOUT YOU? The Goat Club is a place where the homeless went to get some shelter for the storm in the winter. When the had to be gone out of the shelters by 6am. What about your home? Geno believed in the old ways " your handshake was enough" when families need grocery. Or when that hardworking man need drink after a 12 hour shift. Even though it meant you might not get payment back. You must be one of the competitors. Dont worry about Geno and the family, You cant keep a good man down. And futher more smoke and water damage. So to the supporters keep supporting, You will taste another on of Genos famous Goat Club burgers, get the coldest beer, get begged for a quarter outside. See, that place is a Landmark. If it had burned to down people would still remember it. Geno's Food and Liquor aka The Goat Club. WHAT ABOUT YOU????

very well put barbara geno is the best.

Right on Barbara!

Helped the homeless alright, helped them have a place to congregate and get wasted anytime they wanted.

Have you every been homeless? Not all homeless as you put it get wasted. And not all of them that get wasted as you put it are homeless, That's your opinion! Have you did anything to better the homeless situation, i would guess not. But that's my opinion.Who am I to question you. Like who are you to question G.C. Are you going to give up your bed for one of the homeless to sleep there. Allow them to take a shower in you home. Sit them at your table and feed them. And ask for nothing. WHO ARE YOU? Don't say what the G.C. is doing wrong. Talk about what your not doing right. People need to stop sweeping around other people doors. And sweep around their own and see what trash comes out.

You tell them Barb!!! I love Geno!!! I am not homeless and I have known Geno all of my life. He has always helped everyone. You cant keep a good man down!!! Geno I love you and i cant wait until i can order another Goat Club Hamburger....

Geno, This is Jerry on our way to school we stopped by early in the morning to get one of your hot dogs from the kitchen. They were the best! Sorry for your lost, we are going to miss you. I hope you rebuild so I can have one more hot dog from your kitchen. Geno God bless you. I hope I see you more in the future.

Ok, looks like I have missed out on something. Geno's Burgers etc.