Ice cream shops in Marseilles, Streator, Spring Valley close for the season

Ottawa shop nearing seasonal closing

By Stephanie Jaquins, Shaw Local News Network correspondent

A barbecue restaurant and ice cream shop will be opening at the newly renovated concessions at Illini State Park in Marseilles next year. — Seasonal businesses are closing as cooler temperatures near. Ol’ Hickory Grill and Illini Creamery has closed for the season. The restaurant and ice cream shop closed out its first season at Illini State Park in Marseilles. (Derek Barichello)

September 25, 2024 at 11:09 am CDT

Seasonal businesses are closing as cooler temperatures near.

Ol’ Hickory Grill and Illini Creamery has closed for the season. The restaurant and ice cream shop closed out its first season at Illini State Park in Marseilles.

Time-Out Ice Cream in Streator and Spring Valley Tastee Freez have closed for the season. Tone’s Cones and Scoops R Us in Ottawa announced they are in their last days. If planning a visit, check their social media pages to see if they’re open.

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