Forest Park residents gathered at Ed’s Way Saturday to give the street an honorary new name: Ed Nutley Way.
Credit: Todd Bannor 
Ed Nutley thanks the crowd at a celebration in his honor at Ed’s Way Food Mart on Saturday February 17, 2024 | Todd Bannor Credit: Todd Bannor 
Ed Nutley (in blue jacket) with family and friends at a celebration in his honor at Ed’s Way Food Mart on Saturday February 17, 2024 | Todd Bannor Credit: Todd Bannor
Nutley announced he would put the independent grocery store, which he owns with his son, Mike Nutley, on the market in 2018. After more than 30 years of business, the father-son team will be retiring in the coming months, as their property becomes a 10-unit townhome.
At last weekend’s street renaming, residents and village council members alike watched as Mayor Rory Hoskins presented Nutley with the new honorary street sign for Beloit Avenue.
“When we talk about our Ed’s Way stories, everybody has one. I love Ed’s Way. My family goes there at least three times a week,” said Maria Maxham, commissioner of accounts and finance, at a village council meeting last week.
“Ed’s Way is very pivotal to my experience as a resident,” said Michelle Melin-Rogovin, commissioner of streets and public improvements, at the same council meeting. “The Nutley family has a very special place in my heart.”