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May 15, 2025
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Ottawa’s Third Friday events kick off 2025 season May 16

Ottawa’s Third Friday events kick off 2025 season May 16

The free events feature shopping, kids activities, food and drink specials and more in downtown Ottawa.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 10, 2025 at 6:15 am CDT

The Igloo in Peru to change hands to area native, who knows what it ‘means to the community’

The Igloo in Peru to change hands to area native, who knows what it ‘means to the community’

Beginning next week a Peru icon will have new owners.

By Stephanie Jaquins, Shaw Local News Network correspondent●
May 01, 2025 at 6:07 am CDT

Transcript: Shaw Local Radio Podcast interviews Bill Zens on IVAC Lemonade Day

Transcript: Shaw Local Radio Podcast interviews Bill Zens on IVAC Lemonade Day

Read the transcript from our Walls 102 podcast: Dani Holland interviewed Bill Zenns, Executive Director of the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming event called “Lemonade Day.”

By John Sahly●
April 24, 2025 at 9:30 am CDT

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Bill Zens on IVAC Lemonade Day

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Bill Zens on IVAC Lemonade Day

Listen to our latest podcast: Dani Holland interviewed Bill Zenns, Executive Director of the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming event called “Lemonade Day.”

By John Sahly●
April 24, 2025 at 9:00 am CDT

Pizza Peel in Lacon announces abrupt closure

Pizza Peel in Lacon announces abrupt closure

The Pizza Peel in Lacon is closing.

By Derek Barichello●
March 11, 2025 at 12:40 pm CDT

Cherry Bear Bed & Breakfast up and running in Mendota

Cherry Bear Bed & Breakfast up and running in Mendota

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.

By Tom Collins●
February 10, 2025 at 11:14 am CST

Coffee trailer opens this week in downtown Peru

Coffee trailer opens this week in downtown Peru

Babs Brew opens Thursday at 2130 Fourth St. in downtown Peru.

By Stephanie Jaquins, Shaw Local News Network correspondent●
January 20, 2025 at 5:45 am CST

Sugardemon Specialty Bakery to open in La Salle

Sugardemon Specialty Bakery to open in La Salle

Sugardemon Speciality Bakery is opening New Year’s Day in La Salle.

By Stephanie Jaquins, Shaw Local News Network correspondent●
December 30, 2024 at 9:30 am CST

The Silver Fox/The 122 Club named Streator Chamber’s November Business of the Month

The Silver Fox/The 122 Club named Streator Chamber’s November Business of the Month

The Streator Chamber of Commerce has named The Silver Fox/The 122 Club its November 2024 Business of the Month.

By Bill Freskos●
December 12, 2024 at 8:30 am CST

Custom apparel shop opens in downtown Ottawa

Custom apparel shop opens in downtown Ottawa

Fresh Prints recently opened at 112 W. Main St. in downtown Ottawa.

By Stephanie Jaquins, Shaw Local News Network correspondent●
December 10, 2024 at 5:04 am CST
The Festive Flock in Grand Ridge provides Christmas goods, holiday spirit

The Festive Flock in Grand Ridge provides Christmas goods, holiday spirit

The Festive Flock, a Christmas tree and goods store at 1656 N. 21st Rd, Grand Ridge, will open on Black Friday, Nov. 29.

By Charlie Ellerbrock●
November 25, 2024 at 3:47 am CST
Resale boutique opens in downtown Streator

Resale boutique opens in downtown Streator

The Thread Revival recently opened at 322 E. Main St. in downtown Streator.

By Derek Barichello●
November 21, 2024 at 3:50 am CST

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