Eyes on Enterprise

The Marseilles Subway is closing its location at 237 Commercial St. permanently at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25.

Johnsburg's Sarah Hagen turned a piece of property into a community garden and then created a market for other people to sell their wares. She is among the current class of honorees of the Northwest Herald's Women of Distinction.

Maria’s Pizza closed after 20 years in business.

A new downtown art gallery owner is inviting the community to the grand opening of Artifex Studio later this month. The event will showcase work from artist and gallery owner Elisa Boughner. All are welcome.

After closing its doors temporarily in January, La Salsa Restaurant in DeKalb returned to serving up its popular tacos, salsa and carnitas this week.

Janette and Chris Garza have owned and operated B’lush Salon for 8 years.

A new marijuana dispensary has become the first to open its doors in Woodstock.

Bean Buzz is closing in Princeton.

The former Illini Tire Co. building in DeKalb will soon be demolished, paving the way for potential future redevelopment at the intersection of West Lincoln Highway and Annie Glidden Road.

Pat’s Pour Liquor is under new ownership and will be getting a new name – Streator Liquors.

Thornton’s, 1810 N. Bloomington St., in Streator closed Monday to begin renovations.

Woodstock-area businesses and community members received recognition Friday evening at the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual awards gala.

Three McHenry retail stores - two from the Riverwalk Shoppes and one recent relocation - opened this week to take advantage of the crowds during ShamROCKS the Fox

Ottawa Community Thrift is expanding its store to add new features and is closed this week while under renovation.

As the owner of The Cotton Club in DeKalb sets her sights on retirement in the next year, she's also looking for a successor.

The paper straw business Boss Straw has been hurt since President Trump's move to ban them from federal buildings. Owner and Trump voter Guy Spinelli wrote an open letter asking Trump not to put him out of business.

Skits’n’Giggles will offer an evening of improve comedy on Tuesday at Chop’d, located at 12337 Route 59, #155 in Plainfield.

Spring Valley Tastee Freez reopened for the season Friday.

Catch A Cajun’s season is on hold indefinitely.

The Rock and Soul in Utica will host a Gem and Mineral Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16, to showcase hundreds of new items fresh from the largest gem and mineral show in the world, the Tucson International Gem and Mineral Show.

The Shamrock Stroll will take place Friday evening at 18 locations in downtown Joliet. Free entertainment, workshops, and food and beverage specials.

Kendall’s Coffee is set to reopen for the season Friday in the parking lot of Auto Zone, 505 E. Norris Drive, Ottawa. 

Lena’s offers pizza and “affordable upscale comfort food,” such as stuffed baked potatoes, burgers, handheld sandwiches, salads, soups and their signature dish, the Social Roll.

Charles "Nick" Sedore passed away on Jan. 3. The clients of his McHenry clock repair business should get their clocks back soon, his estate attorney said.

The Pizza Peel in Lacon is closing.

The BookBar in Mokena offers a variety of coffee, tea, lattes, wine, cocktails along with pastries, sandwiches, a light evening menu, book club and special events.

Chef Sara’s Table will be opening soon in downtown La Salle.

Twisty Freeze has opened for the season at 1201 St. Vincent Ave., La Salle.

Joliet area businesses in the news the week of March 3-March 10, 2025.

Village Inn, the downtown Huntley diner that has become a local staple, rang in March celebrating 45 years.

Dave’s Hot Chicken opened a new location in Lockport on Friday. The restaurant took over the place previously occupied by Mod Pizza, which closed in 2004.

Brothers Country Supply has plans to do business at 1702 Sycamore Road in DeKalb.

Culver’s of New Lenox recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary and completed a remodel of its restaurant.

7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee will officially start caffeinating Huntley residents later this month.

The first VASA Fitness gym in the northwest suburbs is coming to Crystal Lake in what would be the seventh Illinois location.

McHenry School District 15 received two bids for Landmark School. At Tuesday's meeting they could accept one or reject both.

The new businesses opening in Algonquin include a locally owned general store, sports lodge Twin Peaks, Chipotle, brunch restaurant First Watch and Korean barbecue restaurant Mr. Kimchi.

A DeKalb calzone eatery’s reopening date is uncertain as of Thursday, after a company executive told Shaw Local they’re seeking new ownership for the spot.

Vintage and antique stores across northern Illinois and Wisconsin will participate Friday and Saturday in the Vintage Shop Hop with special promotions and events.

Burlington has made a donation to Cunningham Elementary School in Joliet through AdoptAClassroom.org, as part of its celebration of its new Joliet store.

A new Puerto Rican restaurant has plans to do business in the former Halal Pros building in DeKalb.

Terri Greeno, among the current class of winners of the Northwest Herald's Women of Distinction, is a McHenry County Board member, businesswoman and an advocate for job training and groups that help children.

The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce has recognized Zanck, Coen, Wright and Saladin, P.C. with its Pride in Crystal Lake Award.

Rustic Knead, a bakery cafe in Lemont, recently opened its second location in Frankfort.

The Illinois Valley Sports Card and Collectible Show is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Peru Mall.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for the concession at Illini State Park in Marseilles.

Huntley leaders touted 2024 developments – including a gas station on the north side of town and new subdivisions coming to the south side of town – in their State of Huntley remarks Tuesday.

Construction is complete on more than 100 single-story apartments in a new neighborhood east of Route 31 and Water’s Edge aims to start building commercial space for restaurants and retail this summer in Crystal Lake.

The Clayworkers' Guild of Illinois is expanding in its downtown Woodstock Artisans on Main storefront for more classes and events.

The following venues are participating in the Lockport Restaurant Week celebration. Be sure to mention Restaurant Week when ordering, according to the city's website.