An Aldi grocery store and Starbucks could be coming to Princeton after the Princeton City Council gave the green light Tuesday to the new Michael’s Plaza development at the corner of Backbone Road and Main Street.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet distribution center in Princeton celebrated its grand opening Wednesday, bringing more than 200 jobs to the region.

The Princeton City Council may consider a recommendation banning electronic messaging signs on Main Street from the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe tracks to Boyd Avenue at a future meeting, but the council wants input from businesses that utilize them before taking any action.

Catch A Cajun, the food truck from the owners of the shuttered Cajun Connection of Utica, held a soft opening over the weekend.

A new vendor shop opened this fall in downtown La Salle.

Illinois Valley Cellular will cease network operations effective Thursday, Dec. 28.

The nonprofit farm recently announced on social media that it plans to host people at its farm for overnight stays, the revenue from which will support its produce operation and other nonprofit activities.

As the weather gets cooler, some businesses are gearing up for their busy season while others are preparing to close for colder months.

Igloo Diner patrons will be seeing less of the iconic Peru establishment’s owners, Rich and Chris Decker, after they announced their plans to semi-retire via social media.