La Salle County Business

The company that operates Big Lots in Peru announced it is preparing to move forward with going out of business sales at all remaining Big Lots stores in the coming days.

The Market on Mill retail project in Utica is winding down and will be ready for spring opening.

There’s a new residential listing near downtown Ottawa. You can’t miss it, and its variety of colors.

Ficek Electric and Communication Systems in La Salle has been awarded a multimillion dollar, five-year contract with the state of Illinois.

Home Hardware shoppers have undoubtedly noticed new signage and remodeling at the Ottawa store.

The Illinois Corn Growers Association produced a segment on Star Union Spirits in the Illinois Corn magazine.

After 47 years, the Peru Pizza House served its last slice of pizza Thursday.

The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce revamped its annual awards to align with the organization’s mission statement; building business, connecting communities. Three members were honored Thursday.

The Merry on Main holiday shopping event will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, on Main Street in Streator.

The Streator Chamber of Commerce has named The Silver Fox/The 122 Club its November 2024 Business of the Month.

Fresh Prints recently opened at 112 W. Main St. in downtown Ottawa.

Papa Johns celebrated its grand opening Thursday in Peru.

Claire’s in the Peru Mall will close later this month.

Culver’s, 3001 Fairfield Lane, Ottawa, is closed this week.

Go! Calendars & Games has returned to the Peru Mall for the holiday season.

More on Main’s new location at 818 La Salle St., Ottawa, opens Wednesday.

Yim Curry in Ottawa was open for the last time Saturday.

The wait may be over for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Peru.

Over Board, a restaurant at the South Shore Boat Club in Peru, has closed until further notice.

A holiday pop up store opens on Black Friday in downtown Ottawa.

Most stores will be closed Thanksgiving Day.

The Unique Boutique has returned to the Peru Mall for its sixth holiday season.

Mr. J’s Hot Dogs and Gyros hosted a grand opening at a second location Saturday at 488 E. Route 71, Oglesby.

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.

This is the last week of the season for Dairy Queen, 2320 N. Bloomington St., Streator.

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

This Friday, local boutiques and shops in Streator will join the nationwide Pink Friday event, encouraging shoppers to support local small business.

For more than 82 years, VanDuzer Jewelers has been one of the most trusted names in jewelry in the Streator and Ottawa region, the Streator Chamber of Commerce said in a news release.

Utica Mayor David Stewart confirmed Thursday construction of the Market on Mill, the village’s outdoor retail plaza, should be completed by mid-December.

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.

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.

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.

There will be collaborative effort to bring racing and entertainment back to the Illinois Valley at the La Salle Speedway and Entertainment Center.

When he learned of his latest business venture, Jim Fritz’s brother raised the question of what does a man of German and Italian descent know about running an Irish pub? Fritz's business Keagan's Irish Pub, 218 W. Main St. in Ottawa, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday.

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

On Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, Owens-Brockway Glass, Inc. announced plans to close a furnace at its Streator facility on or after Nov. 18.

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

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.

Everest Frozen Custard & Bubble Tea opened Saturday in Peru.

Sunfield Restaurant in Ottawa is under new ownership.

The Sweet Bean Gelato and Intelligentsia Coffee Shop at 704 La Salle St. in Ottawa will open for business on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

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.

A Saturday tour of Oglesby’s vacant buildings drew between 12 and 24 business people, the city’s mayor estimated Monday.

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