Aurelio’s Pizza owner denounces sign at Bourbonnais franchise decrying lack of workers due to ‘government handouts’

A sausage and peppers thin crust pizza is seen in 2016 at Aurelio’s Pizza in Homewood. Joe Aurelio said a sign at the Aurelio’s Bourbonnais location that blamed “government handouts“ for discouraging workers “doesn’t represent who we are as a company.” (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)