STERLING – The owner of the local Arthur’s Garden Deli restaurant chain appears to be fixing up the former Beef-A-Roo building.

Scott A. and Eileen Wolber have owned the building at 2913 E. Lincolnway since April 27, according to the deed. On Jan. 4, he took out a permit at the city building department to replace a dilapidated kitchen wall and light fixtures, and to work on the vents.

It’s not known what he has in mind for the former fast-food spot; Wolber has not returned calls seeking comment.

Wolber owns Arthur’s delicatessens in Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon and Rock Island, and the Don Pedro’s restaurant in Sterling.

Crystal Cork opens banquet room

DIXON – When you’re standing in the Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe’s wine cellar, owner Eric Brantley said, it doesn’t seem like a basement.

The room, which fits 48 people, is available for birthday, Christmas and other parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions.

“It has open-beamed ceilings and limestone walls,” Brantley said. “Everyone says the same thing: ‘Wow, this is really cool.’ They get to the bottom of the stairs, and they usually say the same thing.”

Lisa LeFevre’s art hangs on the walls, and the bar is made from reclaimed lumber from the second floor.

The Crystal Cork is at 219 W. First St. in downtown Dixon. Cost depends on the party, but usually runs about $150 for 3 hours. Call Brantley at 815-440-4969.

Green River moving to Sterling

STERLING – Green River Adventure Sports will be coming to Sterling sometime this year, and closing its Dixon shop.

Owner B.J. Fenwick, 64, said he has a lease for 1207 E. Fourth St. The business is currently at 735 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Fenwick is downsizing to a smaller space, about one-third the size of his current shop, he said. He intends to stop selling mass-produced bicycles and focus on repairs, he said. He also may start doing specialized fittings and customizing bikes, he said.

Fenwick hopes to close the Dixon location by end of May. He plans to discontinue business at the Dixon location by today, he said. He has repair jobs that need to be done, he said. He then will need several months before opening the Sterling shop, he said.

Fenwick lives in Sterling and he said the new shop is close to his home.

Tuxedo rental business opens in Dixon

DIXON – Sauk Valley Tuxedos has opened in the back of Sauk Valley Cleaners, 120 W. River St.

Tuxedos are available for rental or purchase. Rentals run from $50 to $100 an event, which includes shoes, a vest, a tie and shirt.

“Our goal is to rent an affordable tux for a memorable event,” co-owner Kathy Smith said.

Sauk Valley Tuxedo has a separate entrance from its parent company: Customers may enter through the red double doors on the side of the building, which is in the Beanblossom parking lot, Smith said.

It’s open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; and by appointment.

Smith owns the shops with her daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Bill Wilson. They all live in Dixon.

Call 815-288-1322 for more information.

Tattoo parlor opens in Sterling

STERLING – The House of Pain is now open.

Does that sound like the start of a Led Zeppelin song to anyone else?

The downtown tattoo parlor opened March 23 at 10 E. Fourth St. It’s open 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

Piercings will be offered in about a month.

For more information, call any of these associates: Jeremy Standard, 815-441-7941, Chains Ellis, 815-441-6394 or Mikey Rascon at 815-213-2051. The artists are all from Sterling.

Glass company moves

STERLING – Sterling Glass and Mirror has moved to 303 Seventh Ave.

The new location has lower rent and more space than the shop at 611 E. Third St., owner Mike Serrano said.

Serrano repairs storm windows, re-glazes broken windows and replaces thermal panes, among other things.

His shop is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Call 815-626-6030 for more information.

U.S. Cellular moves

STERLING – The U.S. Cellular store has moved up the street, from 3211 E. Lincolnway to a bigger, brighter spot at 4304 E. Lincolnway, Suite B, next to Buffalo Wild Wings.

It’s open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 815-625-0300 for more information.

Hearing clinic hits milestone

DIXON – A Dixon hearing clinic is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

Professional Hearing and Audiology Clinics, 404 N. Galena Ave., was founded by Donald R. Kleindl Sr., in 1952. His son, Donald R. Kleindl II, now runs the business.

Go to profhearing.com or call 815-288-1111 for more information.

Motorcycle shop revs up

DIXON – Dixon will have a new motorcycle shop starting April 2.

K&K Cycles, at 1114 E. River Road, will offer motorcycle repair and roadside assistance.

The store will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. For more information, call 815-677-9463.

Have a business tip? Let us know. Contact SVM reporter Bridget Flynn, bflynn@saukvalley.com or 800-798-4085, ext. 521.