La Salle nonprofit relocates to Spring Valley

EYES ON ENTERPRISE

Stephanie Jaquins

Illinois Center for Independent

Living recently relocated to 1 Les Buzz Way, Spring Valley, from its previous location at 18 Gunia Drive, La Salle.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The nonprofit advocates for the dignity and rights of people with disabilities and their families. It offers services for the deaf, a community transition program, independent living and community services, personal assistants, mobile meals and youth services and transition services, according to its website.

Hot dog stand returns to Ottawa

Aussem Dogs is back at Washington Square in downtown Ottawa for the warmer months.

The hot dog stand sells Vienna

Beef hot dogs, S. Rosen Mary Ann buns and toppings including diced onion, tomato, pickle relish, sport pepper, mustard and celery salt. These are Chicago-style dogs, but ketchup is available upon request. The cart also has chips, beverages and cookies.

While the stand is regularly found at Washington Square, it sets up throughout La Salle County. For a schedule of when and where you can find the cart this summer, visit aussemdogs.com.

Earlville Fresh Market to open

Earlville Fresh Market, 127 S. Ottawa St., is expected to open Wednesday, April 12. The grocery store will sell meat, produce and liquor, among other items.

Call 815-246-7400 for more information.

Mendota greenhouse to open for season

Farmhouse Designs Landscaping & Greenhouse, 391 N. 38th Road, Mendota, opens Saturday, April 15.

The greenhouse sells annuals, perennials, vegetables, gift items and home and garden items. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

For more information, visit farmhouse-designs.square.site.

Princeton bakery to eliminate ‘integral part’ of menu

Flour House Bakery, 950 N. Main St., Princeton, recently announced the elimination of bagels and biscuits from its menu.

“I know this is bad news. Trust me, it is sad for me as well. Bagels have been an integral part of Flour House since we opened almost 10 years ago and you all, and I, have come reliant on that consistency,” Sallee Zearing, owner of Flour House Bakery, posted to the business’ Facebook page. “Alas, all good things must come to an end, and for now, as I sort out this new era of Flour House, I have to cut out certain items to tailor the menu to suit my boundaries.”

The change comes after the February announcement of a baker’s departure this month. To prepare for her absence, the business will be closed Thursday, April 13, through Sunday, April 16, as well as Thursday, May 27, and Friday, May 28. The menu change takes effect Thursday, April 20.

Starved Rock Cigars to be sold in Streator

Starved Rock Cigars will be partnering with South End Bait and Tackle and Streator House of Jerky in Westgate Plaza to sell their products.

Starved Rock Cigars already partners with Jamie’s OutPost Parlor/ Mix’s Trading Post in Utica, Shakers in Ottawa and Aces and Eights Bar in Tonica to sell their products.

Go to https://www.facebook.com/ starvedrockcigars for more information on their business.

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