La Salle County Business

Next month Peru Hy-Vee’s in-store restaurant, Wahlburgers, will transition back to a Hy-Vee Market Grille. 

More, the Ottawa version of the popular Streator cafe More on Main, is already sporting a loyal clientele.

The Oglesby City Council will vote in February on whether to add a liquor license, enabling a small chain of liquor stores to put a location on Route 351.

The following events in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties have been cancelled, and these businesses and organizations will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

Babs Brew opens Thursday at 2130 Fourth St. in downtown Peru.

Tony’s Barbershop in Peru is under new ownership. 

Philly Factory has moved into Walt’s Tap, 1059 Ninth St., La Salle.

Dig Doug’s BBQ in Streator has recently reopened its doors after a break-in that left the restaurant’s front door shattered and cash stolen.

The portable retail stalls in Utica aren’t ready for opening – electrical service has yet to be completed -- but they’re close enough that Utica is ready to accept applications.

Main Street Spaces in Ottawa is partnering with Valley Fresh Harvest as a pickup location for the farm market.

601 Mercantile & Gifts was set to close at the end of December, but is staying in downtown Ottawa.

Sugardemon Speciality Bakery is opening New Year’s Day in La Salle.

Kendall’s Coffee in Ottawa is closed for the winter.

Advanced Auto Parts, 220 E. Norris Drive, Ottawa, is shutting down shop.

The company that operates Big Lots in Peru announced it is preparing to move forward with going out of business sales at all remaining Big Lots stores in the coming days.

The Market on Mill retail project in Utica is winding down and will be ready for spring opening.

There’s a new residential listing near downtown Ottawa. You can’t miss it, and its variety of colors.

Ficek Electric and Communication Systems in La Salle has been awarded a multimillion dollar, five-year contract with the state of Illinois.

Home Hardware shoppers have undoubtedly noticed new signage and remodeling at the Ottawa store.

The Illinois Corn Growers Association produced a segment on Star Union Spirits in the Illinois Corn magazine.

After 47 years, the Peru Pizza House served its last slice of pizza Thursday.

The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce revamped its annual awards to align with the organization’s mission statement; building business, connecting communities. Three members were honored Thursday.

The Merry on Main holiday shopping event will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, on Main Street in Streator.

The Streator Chamber of Commerce has named The Silver Fox/The 122 Club its November 2024 Business of the Month.

Fresh Prints recently opened at 112 W. Main St. in downtown Ottawa.

Papa Johns celebrated its grand opening Thursday in Peru.

Claire’s in the Peru Mall will close later this month.

Culver’s, 3001 Fairfield Lane, Ottawa, is closed this week.

Go! Calendars & Games has returned to the Peru Mall for the holiday season.

More on Main’s new location at 818 La Salle St., Ottawa, opens Wednesday.

Yim Curry in Ottawa was open for the last time Saturday.

The wait may be over for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Peru.

Over Board, a restaurant at the South Shore Boat Club in Peru, has closed until further notice.

A holiday pop up store opens on Black Friday in downtown Ottawa.

Most stores will be closed Thanksgiving Day.

The Unique Boutique has returned to the Peru Mall for its sixth holiday season.

Mr. J’s Hot Dogs and Gyros hosted a grand opening at a second location Saturday at 488 E. Route 71, Oglesby.

The Festive Flock, a Christmas tree and goods store at 1656 N. 21st Rd, Grand Ridge, will open on Black Friday, Nov. 29.

Black Bros. Co. in Mendota welcomed nearly 300 attendees Thursday at an open house to celebrate the completion of its new Roll Manufacturing Building.

Illinois Valley residents will have a new Georgia-style barbecue option come Saturday, located at 1402 Peoria St.

This is the last week of the season for Dairy Queen, 2320 N. Bloomington St., Streator.

The Thread Revival recently opened at 322 E. Main St. in downtown Streator.

This Friday, local boutiques and shops in Streator will join the nationwide Pink Friday event, encouraging shoppers to support local small business.

For more than 82 years, VanDuzer Jewelers has been one of the most trusted names in jewelry in the Streator and Ottawa region, the Streator Chamber of Commerce said in a news release.

Utica Mayor David Stewart confirmed Thursday construction of the Market on Mill, the village’s outdoor retail plaza, should be completed by mid-December.

Casa Mia, a nearly 80-year-old Naplate icon, plans to discontinue its menu and limit its offerings in February.

Thurman’s True Value Hardware, 164 W. Walnut St., Oglesby, is closing its doors.

Jeremy “JJ” and Gayle Johnson, the owners of the longtime downtown pub at 104 W. Main St., said they will share with the public when they have news to share.

Papa John’s is expected to open in Peru at the end of November.

The UPS Customer Center is closing effective Friday, Nov. 15, at the Peru location at 2989 U.S. 6.