Eyes on Enterprise

Sayler’s General Store in Princeton soon will close.

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

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, honored a local business this month through her new program to acknowledge excellent businesses throughout northwest Illinois.

FIT Foundation in Crest Hill is encouraging residents to visit Fitfoundation4u.com to help provide Thanksgiving dinners for first responders. Go to Donate a Meal to a Joliet Police officer.

Dario Mercato in Plainfield serves Roman-style pizza by the slice or full sheet, according to its website. Roman-style pizza is a rectangular style of pizza that originated in Rome, Italy.

New owner Amit Kalra wants patients to know that although the dental practice has changed hands, patients can still expect the same great service. Kalra took ownership of the business July 17 from James Ferris, whose father owned it before him.

Memberships for Nik & Ivy Brewing’s 2025 Founders Club are now open, according to the Nik & Ivy Brewing Facebook page.

A new family owned Italian cuisine restaurant has opened in Prophetstown.

Ducky’s, a formal wear boutique in downtown DeKalb, has been granted more than $6,200 to help pay for plumbing and roof work at 250 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb.

Chicken-N-Spice restaurant in Shorewood is now offering chicken on the bone each Wednesday in addition to its signature chicken breast chunks.

The business, which opened its brick-and-mortar at 223 S. West Ave. in mid-June earlier this year, began in 2021 when the couple started as a vendor at local farmers’ markets, including Kankakee and Frankfort

Couples engaged to be married may soon have a new venue option called the Green Farm in DeKalb County, pending further DeKalb County Board approval.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will be taking over the space vacated by Big Lots in Lockport. Big Lots closed its locations in Lockport and Crest Hill earlier this year.

The Regional Development Co., based in Valparaiso, Indiana, highlighted its 2024 achievements and recognized top lenders Nov. 7 at its annual membership meeting.

The Salvation Army and Menards are calling on the community to help brighten the holidays for children in need this Christmas. Through the end of November, Menards home improvement stores will be collecting new and unwrapped presents for local children in need.

The Promenade Bolingbrook outdoor mall will celebrate the start of the holiday season with “Holiday Magic in Motion” on Saturday.

S.O.A.S. Apparel and Design, 147 N. Second St., DeKalb, has changed hands and new leadership is stepping up.

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.

A ribbon cutting will take place at 4 p.m. at CIEL Senior Living at Plainfield, located 12446 S. Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, followed by an open house until 7 p.m.

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.

Bombshell Beauty Lounge wants to help dads bond with their daughters while learning to style their hair with more than just a ponytail.

Cookie Store, owned and operated by Steve Buresh, is now open at Route 30 and 143rd Street in Plainfield.

New businesses, park restorations and the completion of a new police station are in store for Algonquin and Lake in the Hills residents next year while the Chamber of Commerce announced the revival of its nonprofit foundation.

Panda Express in Lockport is expected to open Wednesday, Nov. 13, according to an announcement by the restaurant.

Best Hybrid Batteries, located at 18600 Rt. 59 Unit B1, Shorewood, is moving after a fire damaged its previous unit, according to the village of Shorewood.

McAlister’s Deli spot recently opened for business in a former White Castle restaurant location at 1602 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.

Brooks Jewelers opened in early September at 113 N. Fourth St., Oregon. Along with selling jewelry, the store offers jewelry repairs, cleanings and inspections, appraisals, engravings and custom jewelry.

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

Infinite Charm Clothing & Consignment soon will close at 601 La Salle St., Ottawa.

Shorewood's Anh’s Cakery & Cafe has opened a new store at 1151 Brook Forest Ave. in Shorewood.

Flamingo Restaurant, 1029 Pleasant Street, DeKalb, is looking to boost its menu offerings after city leaders decided to grant a low alcohol by volume liquor license to the establishment.

For his October 2024 local business highlight, state Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, chose to highlight Ziggie’s Family Restaurant in Mendota. Fritts spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation.

On Sunday, Nov. 3, Fry the Coop in Bolingbrook will offer its Biscoff Donut Chicken Sandwich for $5 (limit four) until supplies run out in honor of National Sandwich Day.

The open house event invites family, friends and the community to join the retirement facility in celebrating its 50 years of service. The event will feature live entertainment, refreshments and giveaways.

Monte’s Riverside Inn in Ottawa is closing next month.

Tallgrass Restaurant in Lockport will reopen under new ownership on Friday serving “fine French cuisine” with a healthier twist.

Enclave Hair Studio, a shop inspired by the founder of In and Out Cuts Barbershop, has a new spot of its own along Sycamore Road in DeKalb.

Girls clothing brand store Evsie’s DeKalb location at 2451 Sycamore Road will close for good after the holidays in January, a company spokesperson said.

Illinois Community Credit Union (ICCU) is in the process of merging with Credit Union 1 later this year, a move its representatives said is meant to better serve its clients.

Nicola’s Heavenly Cucina in Lockport, featuring Italian pastries, cookies and coffee, had it's grand opening on Saturday.

Dean Ahlers has served as president and CEO and member of the board of directors for Sterling Federal Bank in Sterling since 2013.

The Rock Falls Facade Improvement Committee presented 7:24 Fitness on the Rock a check for $5,000 for their recent facade improvements, which included a new sign, new windows and doors, and paint.

The Bike Place, 701 N. Main St., has closed its showroom for the off season.

Ollie’s will open for business at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 1610 36th St., Peru.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of a new apparel shop at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center and unveiled a new logo.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed A Place Within: For Counseling and Sand/Play Therapy to DeKalb.

Ascendant Iron fitness center is now located at 700 W. Jefferson St. Unit 307 in Shorewood.

The Coqui Comfort food truck is opening a brick-and-mortar location Nov.7 at 110 W. Second St. in Rock Falls.