La Salle County Business

The former Sears building at 1607 38th St. in Peru once again is up for auction, after the private investor who won the bid didn’t complete the deal.

You soon may be able to find an Illinois Valley staple anywhere in the country.

Fore on Main, a multigaming bar concept looking to provide a variety of virtual sports experiences, opened Saturday in downtown Marseilles.

The Streator Dairy Queen recently received a PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in Delivering Excellence) Award from the Dairy Queen system for achieving a high level of cleanliness and food safety, and was named a Treat Store Training Location - one of only three in the U.S.

Kendall Eslinger will be opening her own business, Kendall's Coffee, beginning on Monday in Ottawa. She tells the story of what inspired her to start her own mobile coffee shop.

A home-based baker is opening a storefront this fall in downtown La Salle.

An Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is opening in Peru next to Dunham’s Sports at 1610 36th St.

Illinois Valley residents will have a new southern-style barbecue option, located at 1402 Peoria St. in Peru.

The Illinois Valley Food and Deli in La Salle will have a few more improvements before owners hope to open at the end of this month, co-owner Nizar Tharani said.

Discount retailer Big Lots recently announced it plans to close as many as 40 of its 1,392 stores nationwide.

Jamie and Avery Wheeler are not only selling, but producing their own line of candles and specialty items.

Everest Frozen Custard & Bubble Tea plans to open in mid-August to early September in Peru.

Bold and Curvy is making the move from downtown La Salle to downtown Ottawa.

Donnie Appleseed Orchard in La Salle opens this week for the season.

Since June, Hair by Angela Bernardoni has been crafting unique hairstyles at 425 First St. in downtown La Salle.

A La Michoacana “mini” store soon will open in Streator.

Taco Bell, 5257 Trumpeter Road, Peru, has reopened following a remodel.

Scoops R Us, a new hard ice cream shop, will be moving into the old Dog House shop, next to Tones Cones in Ottawa.

Mrs. T’s is up for sale in Marseilles.

A Streator pub and grill announced it will close at the end of the month.

The Catch a Cajun food truck will be set up 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 28, in La Moille Park.

Fore on Main, 460 Main St., Marseilles, soon will be opening downtown.

Sasso Jewelry and Gifts will have a new owner, but she’s a familiar face.

Platform 31 in Peru announced its closure.

Catch A Cajun, the food truck from the owners of the shuttered Cajun Connection of Utica, held a soft opening over the weekend.

Everest Frozen Custard & Bubble Tea is opening this summer in Peru’s north end.

A week after a final plat was approved by the Peru City Council, a construction crew started work on building the new Popeyes, just west of the intersection of Trompeter and May roads in Peru.

A downtown Ottawa home decor shop is closing.

A beauty salon is moving into downtown Utica inside the Beautique, directly north of August Hill Winery.

Garden Berry Cafe opened Tuesday in downtown Ottawa at the former location of Jardines.

Wear It Right, 324 E. Main St., hosted its grand opening June 1 in downtown Streator.

Pitstick Pavilion, 3401 N. Route 23, Ottawa, was listed for sale last week for $890,000.

Residents awaiting the arrival of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen are one step closer to that first bite, as the Peru City Council approved the final plat for Popeye’s subdivision.

The Illinois Valley Food and Deli in La Salle may be open for business by the mid- to end of June, co-owner Nizar Tharani said.

If you’ve missed Lil’ Mad Café in downtown La Salle, there’s another opportunity to get their crepes.

A grand opening in scheduled this week for a new auto parts store in Streator.

Illinois Valley residents have a new one-stop shop for self and beauty care at 2200 Marquette St. in Peru.

Since November, Whatnots has been selling its unique range of vintage and novelty items at 511 First St. in downtown La Salle.

More on Main, which operates a cafe serving, coffee, breakfasts and lunches in Streator, announced Friday it will open a second location in downtown Ottawa.

When the popular Utica restaurant closed in September owners Ron and Amy McFarlain said they may open a food truck in the future. On Thursday, they hinted a food truck, Catch a Cajun, may be coming soon.

The La Salle Business Association held its annual awards banquet May 23 to honor local businesses and businesspeople who have had a positive impact on the La Salle community.

Hair By Angela is opening in June at 425 First St., La Salle.

Goetsch’s Fresh Fruits & Veggies Farm Stand, located on Gentleman Road behind Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, is open for the season.

BeMobile Verizon is collecting all your used, broken crayons.

Millstone Bakery in La Salle has acquired another notch on its belt of achievements, as owners Erin and Kent Maze were presented with the Illinois Made Award Thursday at the bakery.

Annie’s Restaurant & Pancake House in Peru will reopen in June, but with a few changes.

Bluegill Boathouse & Marina Bar, 411 Great Loop East, Ottawa, will open Memorial Day weekend at Heritage Harbor.

Ben’s Parkview, 1125 Plum St., Peru, will reopen soon for carryout.

Lois’ Kitchen farmstand opens for the season Saturday.

The new Hey Sweetie candy and ice cream shop in Ottawa will host its grand opening Saturday. Owners Stephanie and Sam Cato share the story of how they got started and what they have to offer in the new store.