A groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday for the new Liquor 'n' Wine store in Rochelle. Their new location will be on Illinois 251 North next to McDonald's.
Owner Manish Patel said that the new store will be around 85 hundred square feet. It's features will include an expanded wine selection, full bar, along with food service and free Wi-Fi.
Patel siad they hope to have the new store open in April of next year. It will have 7 full-time employees and 3 part-time workers. The project totals 1.5 million dollars.
Liquor 'n' Wine is currently located in the Rochelle Commons. They will close that store once the next facility is open.
Rochelle Mayor Chet Olson said that its good to have a current business grow in the Hub City as it will benefit the Illinois 251 North corridor. Around 15,000 cars use that highway each day.
Liquor 'n' Wine has been in Rochelle for the past 8 years.