The Old Nichols Library in downtown Naperville is getting a surprising new tenant this summer. Restaurateur Brian Goewey recently announced he's opening a sixth location for the Gia Mia Italian restaurant chain in the historic building at 110 S. Washington St. While it will have a menu familiar to fans of the Gia Mia's in Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Geneva, St. Charles and Wheaton, the Naperville setting will be unique.

At one time designated for demolition, the Old Nichols Library was saved in 2017 when city officials granted landmark status to the 124-year-old building. Since then, the owners -- who built the multistory development just to the south -- have worked to find the right tenant as part of their Central Park Place project.