Lazy Ladle to close doors for good

Closure leaves 13 employees jobless
SO LONG OLD FRIEND- The Lazy Ladle Cafe in an undated file photo. The restaurant, at 509 Ellis, was unexpectedly closed indefinitely this week. The decision to cease operation was made due to an insurance mix-up.
SO LONG OLD FRIEND- The Lazy Ladle Cafe in an undated file photo. The restaurant, at 509 Ellis, was unexpectedly closed indefinitely this week. The decision to cease operation was made due to an insurance mix-up.

The Lazy Ladle Café, located at 509 Ellis in Menard, has closed its doors for good. The closure leaves 13 local employees without a job, including long-time manager Debbie Rodriguez, who has been at the location since 2008 when the establishment was known as Sideoats.

After the completion of the Ladle’s popular fried chicken Monday last week, March 10, Rodriguez was directed to close the eatery whi…