La Salle County Business

The Ottawa City Council approved a redevelopment agreement for the property at 209 W. Main Street, currently home to Ottawa Office Supply. The building will now include apartments on the second floor.

That Guy’s Secret thanked customers for their support for more than seven-plus years in downtown La Salle.

Lin Garden, 305 W. Main St., Ottawa, has temporarily closed because of a family emergency. 

La Michoacana has reopened its mini location in the Streator Liquor & More parking lot, 402 N. Bloomington St.

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

GDL Mexican Restaurant opened this month in the former Monte’s, 903 E. Norris Drive, Ottawa.

Maria’s Pizza closed after 20 years in business.

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

The Streator Chamber of Commerce named Countryside Animal Clinic its Business of the Month for February.

Construction began Monday at Five Below in Peru.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Mike Barrie, John Bellino and Greg Vogel founded LincolnBridge Financial Planning in Oglesby on Jan. 7 with a shared vision: to provide a holistic approach to financial planning that prioritizes tax efficiency and strategic investment decisions. 

Peyton Lamps took a chance opening a flower and plant shop as a young businesswoman, and her risk is paying off.

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.

The Autism Center of Illinois was celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week on Friday, marking its official opening in Ottawa.

Bake My Day, based in Paw Paw, will offer deliveries to La Salle, Lee and Ogle counties, and will meet customers from surrounding counties in a delivering county.

Time-Out Ice Cream, 915 E. Main St., Streator, opens for the season Monday.

Bill Walsh Automotive’s Coronet Dodge Chrysler Jeep dealership in Peru will close on Feb. 28.

After about five decades in business, Peru barber Dave Waldorf is retiring.

The Boatyard Bar & Bistro will open this spring at the Starved Rock Marina.

The Serena Cafe is reopening under new ownership.

Cherry Bear Bed & Breakfast, located at 906 Washington St., Mendota, was opened Aug. 1. The 1891 home offers three guest rooms with sleeping space for six.

Casa Mia is booked solid for its last week of dining and has kept busy with customers wanting to dine at the longtime Naplate restaurant a final time.

Brennan’s Bar and Grill, 139 E. Walnut St., Oglesby, announced a temporary closure of its kitchen.

Evergreen Place Supportive Living in Streator held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the completion of its new kitchen.

Kay’s Secret Garden closed in downtown Streator.

Camp Aramoni is hosting a grand opening for its new food cart, Boutique Bagels.

SAS Style & Sophistication in La Salle is preparing to close permanently.

Dairy Queen, 2320 N. Bloomington St., Streator, reopens for its new season Thursday.

Bab’s Brew at 2130 Fourth St. in Peru served its first cup of coffee on Thursday.

Next month Peru Hy-Vee’s in-store restaurant, Wahlburgers, will transition back to a Hy-Vee Market Grille. 

More, the Ottawa version of the popular Streator cafe More on Main, is already sporting a loyal clientele.

The Oglesby City Council will vote in February on whether to add a liquor license, enabling a small chain of liquor stores to put a location on Route 351.

The following events in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties have been cancelled, and these businesses and organizations will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

Babs Brew opens Thursday at 2130 Fourth St. in downtown Peru.

Tony’s Barbershop in Peru is under new ownership. 

Philly Factory has moved into Walt’s Tap, 1059 Ninth St., La Salle.

Dig Doug’s BBQ in Streator has recently reopened its doors after a break-in that left the restaurant’s front door shattered and cash stolen.

The portable retail stalls in Utica aren’t ready for opening – electrical service has yet to be completed -- but they’re close enough that Utica is ready to accept applications.

Main Street Spaces in Ottawa is partnering with Valley Fresh Harvest as a pickup location for the farm market.

601 Mercantile & Gifts was set to close at the end of December, but is staying in downtown Ottawa.

Sugardemon Speciality Bakery is opening New Year’s Day in La Salle.

Kendall’s Coffee in Ottawa is closed for the winter.