Owners Heather and Greg Huffman plan to open dine-in at Lena's Social Club in late February; it already is open for delivery and carryout for a variety of pizza options.

Midland States Bank has been named a finalist for “Best Initiative to Promote Financial Inclusion" at the 2024 Future Branches Innovators Awards.

Savy’s is owned by Sterling native Savana Egan, who opened her Dixon location at 111 S. Hennepin Ave. in 2015.

Coffee Crush's owner has made more than coffee since opening the shop in 2019. She has brewed up lasting friendships with her customers and a space where she feels everyone is welcome.

Dabney Services is a towing, recovery and repair business in Dixon specializing in oversized vehicles, including commercial trucks, farm equipment and oversized loads.

Murphy USA, along South Galena Avenue in Dixon, is reopened after closing June 2, 2024, to be demolished and rebuilt to increase the square footage of its convenience store and offer more options for fuel, snacks and drinks.

Bicyclists left the former Green River Cyclery on Wednesday, Jan. 1, and rode the bike path to Lowell Park and back before meeting for lunch.

The “Build It Grow It” program will run from January to April 2025, with a series of several educational sessions touching on a range of business topics.

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Women’s Network committee is holding a Lunch and Learn workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 29.