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Lin Garden in Ottawa reopened Wednesday after a temporary closure.

Edward Jones, 425 First St., Suite 2, La Salle is hosting a special open house 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 11, to meet its new team.

First Secure Community Bank of Joliet is hosting its annual April sale of American Eagle Gold Coins – produced by the United States Mint – on Saturdays in April.

The city of Joliet, in partnership with the Joliet City Center Partnership will showcase 10 Chicago Street businesses in a special event on Friday.

Owner Aurelio Gallardo told Shaw Local that the move will provide additional dine-in seating, a drive-thru option and new menu items, including sandwiches, soups, bagels, custom cream cheeses and new specialty coffee drinks.

As the owners of A Second Chance Liquidation, Ashley and Mike Taylor have embraced ways to support and give back to the Princeton community.

Northern Illinois Food Bank President and CEO Julie Yurko was appointed to the Global FoodBanking Network board of directors.

Lin Garden, 305 W. Main St., Ottawa, has temporarily closed because of a family emergency. 

Mike Oliver, McHenry, proposes drive-up boat storage, an expanded marina, car condos and public space at a revived Paradise Cove at Chapel Hill Road and the Fox River.

Theater manager Lori VanOosten said that when the work is finished later this week, both of the theater’s two viewing rooms will each feature 165 seats, including 20 recliners, 117 rocker-back lounge chairs and seating for 28 people in the tabletop area.

A new hotel, anticipated to be a four-story Hilton TRU, will be located at Weber Road and Normantown Road in Romeoville.

Restaurants, bakeries and, of course, grocery stores in the McHenry County area are seeing the impact of higher egg prices.

The soaring cost of eggs has prompted many McHenry County businesses to raise their prices or limit purchases, though some are starting to see relief.

The Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a night of celebration and recognition at its 2025 annual awards dinner.

Cary’s Tracks Bar and Grills owner is opening another restaurant called Leo's 121 in downtown Cary that will serve speciality cocktails, paninis, sandwiches and flatbreads.

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently named Cesar Cardenas as the 2025 recipient of the Marx Gibson Community Leadership Award.

La Michoacana has reopened its mini location in the Streator Liquor & More parking lot, 402 N. Bloomington St.

The Marseilles Subway is closing its location at 237 Commercial St. permanently at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25.

GDL Mexican Restaurant opened this month in the former Monte’s, 903 E. Norris Drive, Ottawa.

Johnsburg's Sarah Hagen turned a piece of property into a community garden and then created a market for other people to sell their wares. She is among the current class of honorees of the Northwest Herald's Women of Distinction.

Maria’s Pizza closed after 20 years in business.

A new downtown art gallery owner is inviting the community to the grand opening of Artifex Studio later this month. The event will showcase work from artist and gallery owner Elisa Boughner. All are welcome.

After closing its doors temporarily in January, La Salsa Restaurant in DeKalb returned to serving up its popular tacos, salsa and carnitas this week.

Janette and Chris Garza have owned and operated B’lush Salon for 8 years.

A new marijuana dispensary has become the first to open its doors in Woodstock.

Bean Buzz is closing in Princeton.

The former Illini Tire Co. building in DeKalb will soon be demolished, paving the way for potential future redevelopment at the intersection of West Lincoln Highway and Annie Glidden Road.

Pat’s Pour Liquor is under new ownership and will be getting a new name – Streator Liquors.

Thornton’s, 1810 N. Bloomington St., in Streator closed Monday to begin renovations.

Woodstock-area businesses and community members received recognition Friday evening at the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual awards gala.

Three McHenry retail stores - two from the Riverwalk Shoppes and one recent relocation - opened this week to take advantage of the crowds during ShamROCKS the Fox

Ottawa Community Thrift is expanding its store to add new features and is closed this week while under renovation.

As the owner of The Cotton Club in DeKalb sets her sights on retirement in the next year, she's also looking for a successor.

The paper straw business Boss Straw has been hurt since President Trump's move to ban them from federal buildings. Owner and Trump voter Guy Spinelli wrote an open letter asking Trump not to put him out of business.

Skits’n’Giggles will offer an evening of improve comedy on Tuesday at Chop’d, located at 12337 Route 59, #155 in Plainfield.

Spring Valley Tastee Freez reopened for the season Friday.

Catch A Cajun’s season is on hold indefinitely.

The Rock and Soul in Utica will host a Gem and Mineral Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16, to showcase hundreds of new items fresh from the largest gem and mineral show in the world, the Tucson International Gem and Mineral Show.

The Shamrock Stroll will take place Friday evening at 18 locations in downtown Joliet. Free entertainment, workshops, and food and beverage specials.

Kendall’s Coffee is set to reopen for the season Friday in the parking lot of Auto Zone, 505 E. Norris Drive, Ottawa. 

Lena’s offers pizza and “affordable upscale comfort food,” such as stuffed baked potatoes, burgers, handheld sandwiches, salads, soups and their signature dish, the Social Roll.

Charles "Nick" Sedore passed away on Jan. 3. The clients of his McHenry clock repair business should get their clocks back soon, his estate attorney said.

The Pizza Peel in Lacon is closing.

The BookBar in Mokena offers a variety of coffee, tea, lattes, wine, cocktails along with pastries, sandwiches, a light evening menu, book club and special events.

Chef Sara’s Table will be opening soon in downtown La Salle.

Twisty Freeze has opened for the season at 1201 St. Vincent Ave., La Salle.

Joliet area businesses in the news the week of March 3-March 10, 2025.

Village Inn, the downtown Huntley diner that has become a local staple, rang in March celebrating 45 years.

Dave’s Hot Chicken opened a new location in Lockport on Friday. The restaurant took over the place previously occupied by Mod Pizza, which closed in 2004.

Brothers Country Supply has plans to do business at 1702 Sycamore Road in DeKalb.