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.