Streator soon will be getting a new pizza place.

Pietro Alfano is refurbishing the former Scoops n’ More, 311 E. Hickory St., to open The Italian, which will feature pizza, subs and other carryout Italian dishes. An opening date has not been set yet for the new business.

Couple open neighboring businesses in Utica

Two new businesses recently opened in downtown Utica.

Wears Well, owned by Kylie Mattioda, carries gifts, apparel and home items, according to its Facebook page. The focus of the shop at 122 Mill St. is on Midwestern made and small batch goods.

The boutique is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit fb.com/shopwearswell.

Next door is Mattioda Media, owned by her husband Luke Mattioda, which offers video production and photography services covering music, commercial and weddings. One of the first projects is Starved Rock Sessions — a conversation with musicians combined with in-studio, full audio/video produced live sets, according to the business’ Facebook page. They are in production and will be available anywhere you find podcasts and streaming on YouTube.

For more information, visit fb.com/mattiodamedia or mattiodamedia.com.

Jeremiah Joe lobby opens in Peru

Jeremiah Joe Coffee, 1501 38th St., Suite B, Peru, is celebrating its grand opening Tuesday.

The drive-thru at the Peru coffee shop, which also has two locations in Ottawa, opened in late December. On Tuesday, customers are welcome to check out the sunlit interior.

The Peru location is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Rip’s feature to air on Peoria TV station

WTVP Peoria will air its feature on Rip’s Tavern at 7 p.m. Thursday.

The segment will air as part of WTVP’s Backyard Journeys, which according to WTVP, is a new travel series showcasing “delicious destinations like restaurants and wineries, along with extraordinary local lodging, historic places and nearby adventures for the whole family.”

“So excited to have been included in this and we can’t wait to watch with all of you,” read a Facebook post on Rip’s page.

To watch online, visit video.wtvp.org/show/backyard-journeys. Episodes become available as they are broadcast.

Igloo porks to benefit foundation

The Igloo, 2819 U.S. 6, Peru, will donate $2 from every pork tenderloin sold Thursday to the Perfectly Flawed Foundation.

The nonprofit’s goal is to provide resources for central Illinois communities struggling with or impacted by drug addiction. It provides services focused on youth enrichment, education, peer and family support, harm reduction, public health, advocacy and outreach, according to its website.

On Thursdays, the Igloo is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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