An excavator takes chunks out of Tom & Jerry’s Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, as teardown is underway at the popular Sycamore restaurant after it was destroyed by fire Jan. 31. The eatery plans to reopen soon at 265 W. Peace Road while they rebuild at the original location. (Mark Busch)
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