One of two taxi cab companies serving the city of Decatur has had its license suspended.

The city suspended Champaign-based Illini Taxi last month for failure to provide proof their vehicles had been inspected by a licensed inspector.

The move leaves AOK TNI Taxi as the only taxi service currently licensed in Decatur.

As a result, AOK owner Anthony Walker said he has had to double many aspects of the business.

"The next day after we found out about it, we had to step up to the plate and meet the demands of transportation for the city," Walker said.

He bought two new taxis and now has six drivers working each day. The business, which is headquartered at Eldorado Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, also now has four drivers working in the evening instead of two, Walker said.

Walker had just last year jumped into the taxi business after providing limousine and airport shuttle service for many years.

AOK offers taxi services 24 hours, 7 days per week. Call 330-7771.

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Maurices in the Hickory Point Mall will be collecting nonperishable food items today through Sunday to benefit Catholic Charities Food Bank.

"Unfortunately, the need for support continues to grow. This is one small way that we can help out," said Terri Doty, store manager and organizer of the event.

For every three food items donated, the giver will receive a 20 percent off coupon.

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The Mount Zion Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Steak Fry from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Lions Pavilion.

The cost is $20 per ticket, which includes a rib-eye steak dinner with all the trimmings and two drinks. Music, dancing and a Beef Eater Contest will be a part of this adult focused night of fun.

For tickets, contact Jon Aschermann at 864-5000. Proceeds benefit various scholarships and community and business functions.

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The Decatur Black Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its fifth birthday during its annual banquet on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Decatur Club.

Jesse Price, Caterpillar Inc. community affairs manager, is the scheduled speaker for the event, which begins with a social gathering at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.

The night will include recognition of the Business of the Year, Employee of the Year and Presidential Award.

The cost is $25. Tickets can be purchased at Victory Pharmacy or The Choice Restaurant.

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We all have one.

A co-worker's desk that looks like it could be an extra in an "Indiana Jones" movie. It is so cluttered, you are sure an archeological dig would turn up the Holy Grail. How do they find anything? More importantly, how do they get any work done?

The Business Journal and Striglos Office Equipment are teaming up to give your co-worker the recognition he (or she) deserves.

Enter your co-worker in our Messiest Desk Contest to join in the hunt for free stuff and advice to get his workspace organized.

The process is simple.

It begins with a picture of your co-worker's desk, which can be submitted by going to www.thebusiness-journal.com.

Don't have access to a computer? No problem. Pictures also can be mailed to Messiest Desk, c/o Scott Perry, Box 311, Decatur, IL 62525.

On Biz, published Fridays in the Herald & Review, highlights business developments. Contact Tony Reid at treid@herald-review.com or 421-7977 or Chris Lusvardi at clusvardi@herald-review.com or 421-7972.