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June 03, 2023
Shaw Local

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Peru QuikTrip to open June 8

Peru QuikTrip to open June 8

Peru residents and travelers will have another convenience and gasoline option off of Interstate 80 beginning Thursday, June 8.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 01, 2023 at 5:59 am CDT

Goblin Gaming in Ottawa to host worlds of fun available to play, purchase

Goblin Gaming in Ottawa to host worlds of fun available to play, purchase

Partners Andy Bryan and Kevin Bennett this week will open Goblin Gaming, a shop featuring games for play and purchase, in Ottawa.

By Charlie Ellerbrock●
June 01, 2023 at 5:55 am CDT

Royal Auto Supply in Peru prepares to close after 5 decades

Royal Auto Supply in Peru prepares to close after 5 decades

Bill Stewart bought the store at 1827 Fourth St., Peru, from his aunt and uncle, Royal and Evelyn Claussen, who opened the store in 1950.

By Stephanie Jaquins●
June 01, 2023 at 5:50 am CDT

Financial Plus Credit Union president/CEO Tim O’Donnell to retire June 3

Financial Plus Credit Union president/CEO Tim O’Donnell to retire June 3

Financial Plus Credit Union announced President/CEO Tim O’Donnell will retire Friday, June 3, after 43 years of service with Financial Plus. He has served the last nine years as president/CEO.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm CDT

Thee Team of Three named 2023 Youth Entrepreneurs of the Year in Lemonade Day program

Thee Team of Three named 2023 Youth Entrepreneurs of the Year in Lemonade Day program

At the end of the Lemonade Day market total sales were calculated and the entrepreneurs whose business had the highest revenue were crowned the 2023 Youth Entrepreneurs of the Year.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 24, 2023 at 3:10 pm CDT

Peru landed a Popeyes: What’s the next fast food chain to locate in the Illinois Valley?

Peru landed a Popeyes: What’s the next fast food chain to locate in the Illinois Valley?

14 of the fastest growing fast food chains in America already have restaurants in the Illinois Valley. Here's a look at the other 11 and where the closest restaurants are located. Which one of these will be the next to locate in the region?

By Derek Barichello●
May 24, 2023 at 5:28 am CDT

Ottawa’s BASH opens 2nd location in Geneva

Ottawa’s BASH opens 2nd location in Geneva

Ottawa’s Burger and Sushi House celebrated the opening of a second location in Geneva with a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 19.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 23, 2023 at 11:00 am CDT

Popeyes is set to come to Peru

Popeyes is set to come to Peru

Construction could begin as soon as this summer on a new Popeyes restaurant in Peru.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
May 23, 2023 at 5:30 am CDT

Midland States Bank named May 2023 Streator chamber business of the month

Midland States Bank named May 2023 Streator chamber business of the month

The Streator Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Midland States Bank as its May 2023 Business of the Month.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 22, 2023 at 5:50 pm CDT

Ottawa loses cobbler Tino Rubio

Ottawa loses cobbler Tino Rubio

At 36 years old, Tino Rubio already was one of the few shoe repairmen in La Salle County – and it was a distinction Rubio was happy about. He died Friday at 71, leaving behind a legacy in Ottawa.

By Stephanie Jaquins●
May 22, 2023 at 2:52 pm CDT
Waltham students show off their real-world skills at Lemonade Day Youth Market

Waltham students show off their real-world skills at Lemonade Day Youth Market

Waltham fifth graders started their own businesses this semester and sold their products Saturday at an open market. Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Lemonade Day program, which taught students entrepreneurial skills in a hands-on fashion.

By Derek Barichello●
May 21, 2023 at 5:30 am CDT
Ottawa chamber honors David Noble with lifetime achievement

Ottawa chamber honors David Noble with lifetime achievement

David Noble, Ottawa economic development director, received the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leo Parkerson Lifetime Achievement Award at the chamber’s annual dinner Thursday at the Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center.

By Charlie Ellerbrock●
May 19, 2023 at 5:25 am CDT

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