The Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the addition of two new members to its growing network of local businesses and organizations: Rowland Auctions LLC and Special Olympics Illinois.

Starting at 11:30 a.m. and served until supplies last, enjoy a complimentary hot dog meal as a thank you for being part of the Koeller Forreston Hardware family.

Liz Hiemstra currently serves as the market manager for the popular Rivers Edge Farmers Market.

Constellation Energy, owner of the Byron Nuclear Power Station, plans to invest about $355 million in a lengthy project that will increase the site's power output and extend the life of the facility and its equipment.

Miller’s Festive Lights is a new seasonal service that rents and installs colored holiday lights outside of customers’ homes.

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Brooks Jewelers opened in September in downtown Oregon. It is owned by Jen Brooks, who has been a practicing jeweler for 22 years. Brooks makes custom jewelry in addition to doing repairs, cleaning and inspection and appraisals.

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Hosted by the Polo Chamber of Commerce, the Polo Chili Cook-Off and Block Party took place Saturday, Sept. 28, in the 100 block of West Mason Street in downtown Polo.

Sweetbean Cafe and Bakery will use the grant to purchase a walk-in cooler and create service space for an espresso machine.

'Back Roads Bars' delves into taverns, pubs scattered along the nation's rural landscape.