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The restaurant specializes in traditional Mexican dishes inspired by cuisine from different regions of Mexico, according to its website.

Core Cafe closed last week after two years of operation in downtown Spring Valley.

Optimal Health is hosting a grand reopening from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday in Princeton.

Dairy Queen in Streator will reopen for the new season on Tuesday.

Star Union Spirits’ tasting room is temporarily closed as owners assess their space following a fire Jan. 20 in the Westclox building.

Iconic Boutique owner Michelle Battistelli announced Sunday that the downtown Ottawa shop will close after 11 years in business.

The shop, currently at 225 Backbone Road, will move to 902 N. Main St., the former location of Sean Philip Bridals, which closed in March 2025.

Spring Valley Ford will consolidate with Schimmer Ford in Peru and Mendota Ford, following nearly 17 years of operation, Owner and President Jeff Schimmer announced.

While Brian and Teresa Faber visited a candy store in Galena, they browsed the chocolates and other sweets, but also noticed the atmosphere of the store.

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