La Salle County Business

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.

Advanced Auto Parts, 220 E. Norris Drive, Ottawa, is shutting down shop.

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.