After more than seven years, Jean Arthur Salon in Peru plans to close its doors.

Rochelle presented a facade grant program check for $1,550 on Monday, Dec. 22, to Salon Idyll at 400 Lincoln Highway.

The Dixon City Fire Department, Dixon Rural Fire Department and Advance EMS responded Tuesday, Dec. 23, to a report of a grill fire at McDonald’s, 207 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Heritage Harbor announced that the Illinois Crafter/Bluegill Boathouse & Marina Bar concluded its services with the Ottawa marina community.

The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, as government and consumer spending, as well as exports, all increased

Janel Cabadas, a lifelong Oswego resident, becomes the new Earthmover Credit Union CEO on Jan. 1

Before you run out the door this Christmas — whether it’s to buy last-minute gifts or simply get out of the house — it’s wise to double-check operating hours, which can differ depending on their location.

The Gamers Guild Lounge in Princeton will soon close permanently. 

Its last day will be Monday, Dec. 29.

You may not know Lacey Haltenhof, but if you’ve shopped downtowns in the Illinois Valley this holiday season, you’ve seen her work.

Choosing the right snow blower for your needs can be tricky because you’ll have to consider several factors. The experts at Smith’s Sales and Service can help pinpoint which model might be best for your circumstances.

Generations Woven is a newly launched podcast and community project created by Tasha Garcia, Judy Randall and Nerina Human – three women from different generations with a shared mission to bring women together through honest conversation, reflection, and connection.

State Rep. Haas recently toured Chicago Dough and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation, citing the restaurant’s history and community involvement.

The downtown office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F at 417 Liberty St., Morris.

Downtown Joliet is dressed into holiday style, despite continued work on the Chicago Street Streetscape and city square projects. But despite ongoing construction, businesses still decked themselves out with plenty of good holiday cheer.

The Village Greek restaurant in downtown Sycamore will serve its last meal on New Year’s Eve, said owner Makie Maratos, who also owns Sycamore State Theater next door.

Margaret Mary Gillespie purchased the assets of the former Thayer Bros. in 2023 and then opened Magpie’s Joy of Eating in that space in January 2024.

The Labor Department reported Thursday that its consumer price index was up 2.7% in November from a year earlier, lower than the 3% that was forecast

A few months after an Applebee’s closed down in McHenry, its former building is getting prepped for a new tenant, a Yummy Bowl Mongolian Stir-Fry and Sushi.

In addition to antiques, Nellie Roberts Curiosity Shop offers old-fashioned candy, licorice, bubble gum, coffee, and teas.

Hinsdale resident Tom Diamantopoulos leaves his career selling medical supplies to join his wife and open a Scooter's Coffee franchise in Downers Grove

Through community support, Culver’s of Rock Falls donated over $1,700 to the local Whiteside County Honor Flight to support their next flight to Washington, D.C.

These devices can detect and alert the officer using them of the presence of card skimming apparatus, which are used to steal credit and debit card information.

The closure of Mr. Salsa’s, a Mexican restaurant at 309 E. Walnut St., Oglesby, was announced Tuesday, effective immediately.

The Job Search Workshop is held the second Tuesday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Sterling Library.

The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, the highest since 2021

For her excellence in financial operations and for executing key strategic responsibilities with Riverside Healthcare, Patt Vilt has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as part of its 2025 “Women hospital and health system CFOs to know” list.

The Feathered Fork, located at 20631 Renwick Road, is part of the Aurora-based JH Hospitality Group.

The owner of a Savanna shop has found a new station in life: A fan of the handmade and the homemade, and he’s using his carpentry skills and creativity to find new uses for old items.

Consumers also indicated less enthusiasm for spending money on holiday gifts; their estimated gift budgets decreased $229 between October and November, the largest drop Gallup has recorded at that point of the holiday shopping season

The Illinois Municipal Electric Agency Board of Directors has announced that Doug Brown has been selected as the organization’s new president and CEO.

After undergoing new ownership, Hilton Garden Inn in St. Charles applied for and received a liquor license from the city so it can operate a hotel bar and host large events.

A very large turbine – part of $355 million turbine project at the nuclear power plant – made its way through northeastern Lee County on Monday, Dec. 8, before heading north on Daysville Road to state Route 64, east of Oregon.

Each year since 2007, Westyn Genens's parents celebrated Westyn’s short life with an annual holiday toy drive for Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn.

Business, government and leaders and residents agree Will County needs more housing, more diverse housing and housing that’s affordable. County leaders are exploring solutions to the growing problem.

This week's announcement of Mattel, Inc., joining Bradley's development of an indoor waterpark in the area of Interstate 57 and Northfield Square mall has the region thinking of its impact.

Bill and Dick’s Barber Shop in Dixon will close for good in March 2026 after 60 years of operation.

Fehr Graham, a Midwest engineering and environmental firm, recently announced the hiring of Survey Technician Charlie Rice.

Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids, 1318 Commons Drive, Suite 6050, Geneva, specializes in providing services to children with sensory issues and special needs.

Although Will County is one of the top producers of single-family homes in Illinois, some population groups struggle to find any housing to fit their needs and budgets.

Oswego village trustees unanimously approved a financial incentive agreement of up to $1.5 million with the owners of the shopping center that would be paid over a maximum of 15 years.

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Dick Dir, barber at Bill and Dick's Barbershop, is calling it a career after 60-plus years cutting hair.

Sterling Federal Bank has announced President and Chief Executive Officer Dean Ahlers will retire and that Bo Mays will take over that role next month.

Strategic Steps Counseling will offer individual, youth, family and couples counseling specializing in anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions, among other areas. Opening day is Jan. 5 at 603 First Ave., Suite 202, in Sterling.

Antoinette Walker, 54, of Lockport said her monthly rent is going up Jan. 1 – again – and will be at $1,450. She works two jobs, “and I’m still struggling,” she said. First of a three-part series examining housing affordability and access in Will County

Only 31% of U.S. adults now approve of how Trump is handling the economy, the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds

Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee

OnCall Imaging at 1609 First Ave. in Rock Falls recently began its third year in business. The 8,000-square-foot imaging center offers MRI, CT, X-ray, DEXA, mammogram and ultrasound services.

As The Thoughtful Spot, a retail fixture in downtown Morris for the past 32 Christmas seasons, winds down its longtime location in coming weeks, it just launched its new display space inside the nearby Birdie’s Flowers, Plants & Gifts at 408 Liberty St.