Joe Aurelio brought in some of his sports collection to show at the Aurelio's Restaurant in Homewood on Sept. 10, 2012. He is holding an autographed Harry Caray banner celebrating 50 years in broadcasting. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media
Joe Aurelio talks about the expansion getting under way at the Aurelio's Restaurant in Homewood, Illinois, Monday, September 10, 2012. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media
A copy of a photograph of Rick Harrison (left) from "Pawn Stars" and Joe Aurelio, at the Aurelio's Restaurant in Homewood, Illinois, Monday, September 10, 2012. Aurelio sold some baseball stuff on the TV show. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media
A copy of a photograph of Rick Harrison (left) from "Pawn Stars" and Joe Aurelio, at the Aurelio's Restaurant in Homewood, Illinois, Monday, September 10, 2012. Aurelio sold some baseball stuff on the TV show. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media
Las Vegas is home to many pursuits — most involving forking over some cash. And Joe Aurelio, owner of the popular pizza chain of the same name, figured he could get a few bucks from the “Pawn Stars” while on a business trip to Sin …
