After nearly 60 years in business, Mr. Sweeper’s Vacuum & Sewing Center, 120 N. Bloomington St., Streator, is closing Friday.

Bizzy Bee Activity and Learning Center , 201 E. 12th St., was selected as the Streator Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for July.

Former Mayor Bob Eschbach addressed the Ottawa City Council Tuesday over concerns a proposed sidewalk project on Court Street will eliminate 26 parking spots in the city’s downtown.

Artist Jeremy Johnson is moving from Utica’s Mill Street to Ottawa’s Main Street.

1758 Ottawa Ave. in Ottawa will again be the home of a bowling alley when the Peterson family opens the Alley on Thursday, Aug. 4.

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock near Utica expanded its offerings with a full-service bar in the resort lobby.

Hometown Shoppes at Northpoint is planning a grand opening for its expansion from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at 16 Northpoint Drive, Streator.

The owner of Bold and Curvy boutique in downtown La Salle created a pro-choice window display of hangers, posters, shirts and other items to protest the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

Structural issues pose risk to public safety and potential building collapse at the Maytag building in downtown La Salle, according to a building inspection report. The city is working with building owners to take action to stabilize it.