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June 08, 2025
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Pizzeria oldest business in Marseilles: ‘It’s patience, it’s endurance and all that’

Pizzeria oldest business in Marseilles: ‘It’s patience, it’s endurance and all that’

On June 1, the city of Marseilles recognized the Evola family for being in business for half a century, proclaiming the day as “Sam’s Pizza Day.”

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 07, 2025 at 3:17 pm CDT

Diversified Sheet Metal named Streator chamber business of the month

Diversified Sheet Metal named Streator chamber business of the month

Diversified Sheet Metal has been named the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business of the Month for June.

By Bill Freskos●
June 06, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Roosty’s Chicken & Shakes to open drive-thru location in Ottawa

Roosty’s Chicken & Shakes to open drive-thru location in Ottawa

Roosty’s Chicken & Shakes, a relatively new fast-casual restaurant is set to open a new drive-thru location at 2749 Columbus Street in Ottawa, the former site of a Dunkin’ Donuts.

By Bill Freskos●
June 05, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

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