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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.

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

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.

Urban Eats serves light and healthy food options, such as salads, sandwiches, soups and desserts. It is open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Elite Tea is open along Route 59 in Plainfield, serving up a variety of tea beverages.

A change in ownership could be at play for the video gaming establishment Athena’s Palace, 1704 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.

Rick Curia, dealer principal at Ken Nelson Auto Group, a Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Jeep, Nissan, Toyota, and Ram dealership in Dixon, has been nominated for the 2025 TIME Dealer of the Year Award.

CJ Logistics America and the Korea Ocean Business Corporation – along with their development partners, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 10 for a new state-of-the-art warehouse in Will County.

Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski said he is asked daily about the future of the planned Five Below on the city’s north end.

The Alley in Ottawa is under new ownership.

The owner has plenty of fanfare planned for the shop's grand reopening from its new location in downtown DeKalb. That includes a ribbon cutting, giveaways, refreshments, music and photo ops.

Brothers Country Supply, a family-owned pet supply company with locations in Plano, Morris, Ottawa and Oswego, is looking to expand its footprint within Illinois to include DeKalb.

Galleria Furniture recently signed retail lease at Marycrest Shopping Center on Joliet's west side.

The Board of Directors of Abri Credit Union selected Colleen Brooks as the credit union’s next president and chief executive officer.

Patrons can look forward to freebies to celebrate when it opens at 1602 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, however, the business announced.

A new Chick-fil-A, set to open Oct. 17, is just one of the developments highlighted at the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce City Update Wednesday.

A new place to find some crunchy and sweet snacks and support local has opened in Sycamore. Kernel’s Gourmet Popcorn & More is open for business at 610 Plaza Drive Suite 1.

Sunfield Restaurant in Ottawa is under new ownership.

The new Don Jose’s Cantina & Taqueria is open at 1080 E Lincoln Hwy. in New Lenox.

A Shell facility with a Dunkin’ and convenience store is under construction at Route 53 and Caton Farm Road in Crest Hill.

The village of Shorewood says X-Golf, an indoor golf simulator experience, will open “very soon” at 1004 Brook Forest Ave.

We Rock the Spectrum - Shorewood will include open play, classes, camp, private facility rentals, parties for birthdays and other special occasions.

The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribboncutting Friday with Dr. Ashok Maini as he opened his new urgent care facility at 1201 First Ave.

After 23 years, the owner of Dixon's Mama Cimino's decided to sell the restaurant. Now, Jim Gallentine is leaving behind words of wisdom for the new owners: be involved, buy local, and support youths and the community.

Sterling Federal Bank was recognized with The Institute for Extraordinary Banking's Banky Award for commitment to strong community banking. This recognition is given to top community banks across the country.

Poolside Pools and Spas was founded by owners Jim and Cary McCue in 2006. They offer a number of different services, including in-ground pools and saunas.

Woodstock businesses have to sign up online with the city by Tuesday or face a $50 penalty. The city decided to require businesses to register for several reasons, including better communication with them, officials say.

Cooper Street Snacks, a family-owned company that makes cookies and granola bakes, has acquired Harvest Valley Bakery, Inc., 348 Civic Road, La Salle, a manufacturer of private label cookies, brownies, bars and bites for distribution in retail, vending and institutional markets.

The village of Shorewood recently issued a business license to Madison Elyse Events LLC, for an event rental space at 707 W. Jefferson St. Unit D.

The Clifton bar and wood-fired kitchen recently opened in Plainfield.

Luxx Boutique owner Meg Arneson wanted to open a women’s clothing boutique that had affordable clothing with a happy, positive vibe.

After 123 years of service, the Drs Brokaw & German dental practice at 123 S. Hennepin Ave. closed its doors Thursday after both dentists decided to retire.

Pesciolino Oseteria in Channahon has an upscale, yet casual modern Mediterranean setting.

The clinic at 1321 N. Galena Ave. offers walk-in care services such as onsite X-ray and lab services, initial injury visits for worker’s compensation and other same-day health services.

Stephanie Grace and Todd McMillion opened Grit & Grace Fitness at 113 E. First St., Suite 50, in Dixon on Aug. 30.

Lincolnway Dental has officially opened its doors at 2501 E. Lincolnway in Sterling.

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

Seasonal businesses are closing as cooler temperatures near.

The iconic yellow frozen food delivery truck will no longer be seen in neighborhoods across the country.