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August 08, 2022
Shaw Local

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Eyes on Enterprise: Longtime Streator business to close

Eyes on Enterprise: Longtime Streator business to close

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

By Stephanie Jaquins●
August 08, 2022 at 6:35 pm CDT

Bizzy Bee Activity and Learning Center named Streator chamber’s July 2022 business of the month

Bizzy Bee Activity and Learning Center named Streator chamber’s July 2022 business of the month

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

By Shaw Local News Network●
August 08, 2022 at 5:06 pm CDT

Concerns raised over Court Street sidewalk project in Ottawa costing parking spaces

Concerns raised over Court Street sidewalk project in Ottawa costing parking spaces

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.

By Michael Urbanec●
August 03, 2022 at 4:58 pm CDT

Eyes on Enterprise: Ottawa artist relocates studio to hometown

Eyes on Enterprise: Ottawa artist relocates studio to hometown

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

By Stephanie Jaquins●
August 02, 2022 at 5:25 am CDT

Peterson family almost ready to open The Alley at former Pinheadz in Ottawa

Peterson family almost ready to open The Alley at former Pinheadz in Ottawa

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.

By Michael Urbanec●
August 01, 2022 at 5:30 am CDT

Grand Bear Resort in Utica opens full-service bar J.H. Higby’s

Grand Bear Resort in Utica opens full-service bar J.H. Higby’s

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

By Tom Collins●
July 29, 2022 at 5:35 pm CDT

Eyes on Enterprise: Hometown Shoppes in Streator expands

Eyes on Enterprise: Hometown Shoppes in Streator expands

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.

By Stephanie Jaquins●
July 26, 2022 at 5:25 am CDT

La Salle boutique creates ‘pro-choice’ window display

La Salle boutique creates ‘pro-choice’ window display

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.

By Olivia Doak●
July 25, 2022 at 5:29 am CDT

Proposed brewpub building in La Salle in danger of collapse

Proposed brewpub building in La Salle in danger of collapse

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.

By Olivia Doak●
July 20, 2022 at 9:24 am CDT

August Hill Winery, Illinois Sparkling Co. in La Salle County win honors at competitions

August Hill Winery, Illinois Sparkling Co. in La Salle County win honors at competitions

Both August Hill Winery and Illinois Sparkling Co. in La Salle County were winners in three wine competitions this summer, winning two trophies, seven Best of Class awards, nine double gold medals eight gold medals and 16 silver medals.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 19, 2022 at 5:00 pm CDT
Eyes on Enterprise: Streator restaurant sets September grand opening date

Eyes on Enterprise: Streator restaurant sets September grand opening date

Gaetano’s Vault, 200 E. Main St., Streator announced its grand opening will be Friday, Sept. 2, and Saturday, Sept. 3.

By Derek Barichello●
July 12, 2022 at 5:00 pm CDT
Eyes on Enterprise: Ottawa thrift store on the move

Eyes on Enterprise: Ottawa thrift store on the move

Ottawa Community Thrift is moving from 226 W. Madison St. to 1022 La Salle St., Ottawa.

By Stephanie Jaquins●
July 12, 2022 at 3:30 pm CDT

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