April 18, 2024
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Business Happenings: Sears Hometown Store moves to Ottawa’s South Towne Mall

Appliance store is locally-owned, operated

By Shaw Local News Network

Sears Hometown Store at its new location in the South Towne Mall. (Derek Barichello)

The Sears Hometown Store in Ottawa moved from the city’s north side to the south end.

The store opened in the South Towne Mall at 1550 First Ave., occupying the former location of Dollar General. The appliance store previously was located on Holiday Lane north of Interstate 80.

The Sears Hometown stores are locally owned and operated.

New digs on Main Street

More of Me, a women’s boutique, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening Friday for its new location at 212 E. Main St.

The new location gives the boutique its own storefront on Main Street in Streator.

The boutique opened September 2018 within the Main Street Market, which hosts several businesses, including the More on Main coffee shop.

More of Me, which sells plus-size clothing for women, sells clothing in sizes S-3X.

Pictured are (Left to right) Gigi Lansford (Streator Chamber Ambassador) Chismarick Realty, LLC, Ryan McGuckin, (Streator Chamber Ambassador President) Woodland Community Unity School, Mayor Jimmie Lansford, owner Tracey Sauers, and Judy Booze (Streator Chamber Ambassador) Streator Salvation Army, at the ribbon cutting ceremony for More of Me. (Provided)

New men’s clothing store coming to Main Street Market

The Main Street Market Facebook page announced a men’s apparel store, Legends Men’s Apparel, was coming soon to its building at 317 E. Main St. More details are expected to be announced.

(Provided)

Aldi in Streator renovating

Aldi at 1725 N. Bloomington St. in Streator will be renovating its building. The store will remain open while it conducts renovations.

The Times is committed to keeping readers up to date with business happenings in the area. This can include the opening of new businesses and businesses that are closing. Much of our reporting relies on what we see and hear, but we’re also reaching out to readers for tips on business items. If you have a tip to share, email Derek Barichello at dbarichello@shawmedia.com.