“Day” Jones interviews Derrick Barichello about his transition from working with The Times and NewsTribune to the Streator Chamber of Commerce and the chamber’s upcoming events

Uptown Grill is celebrating 40 years of business in downtown La Salle this month.

Two Streatorites reopened the West Side Cafe, 101 Armory Court, this week. Jeff and Ginger Walter opened the cafe Monday after it closed less than a year ago.

On June 1, the city of Marseilles recognized the Evola family for being in business for half a century, proclaiming the day as “Sam’s Pizza Day.”

Diversified Sheet Metal has been named the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business of the Month for June.

Roosty’s Chicken & Shakes, a relatively new fast-casual restaurant is set to open a new drive-thru location at 2749 Columbus Street in Ottawa, the former site of a Dunkin’ Donuts.

Henry Ace Hardware is celebrating its grand opening Friday through Sunday.

The menu at Rivers Edge in Marseilles is Italian inspired with popular menu items including firecracker shrimp and their Brussels sprouts appetizer, the owners said.

After 34 years of providing eye care to patients, Dr. Donald Marion has retired.