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Mahomet ends talks with data center developer
Mahomet officials announced Monday evening they have ended discussions on development of a data center in town, just one week after announcing Clean Cloud Energy had approached the village about a potential project.
Daily Illini
Posters on Swanlund Administration Building call for divestment from companies linked to Israel-Hamas war
Posters reading “Tim Killeen Center for Genocide” were put on the front doors of the Swanlund Administration Building Monday, calling for the divestment of UI System funds. The posters were removed Monday afternoon, but it’s unclear who posted them on the building. Timothy Killeen is the UI...
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Enchanted Illusions sells jewelry to aid domestic violence survivors
Enchanted Illusions is a small business in Downtown Bloomington owned by Destiny Ben-Nun. The business sells handmade jewelry and offers charm bar parties. A portion of the sales goes to the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence and other organizations that aid domestic violence survivors. Ben-Nun started making jewelry after going...
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Oglesby And Lostant Hiring Clerks
A couple good clerks are needed in Oglesby and Lostant. Both communities are looking to hire clerks to work with the city and village respectively. In Oglesby, applications are being accepted thru Friday. In Lostant, the deadline to apply is October 12th. In Oglesby, submit a cover letter, resume, and...
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Henson Robinson acquires Clow Controls
Henson Robinson Company has acquired the assets of Clow Controls and Service Inc., a commercial HVAC controls and service company headquartered in Decatur. Henson Robinson is an employee-owned company providing commercial HVAC, plumbing, roofing, site utilities, building automation and facility services. Clow Controls delivers HVAC controls, building automation systems and related services to commercial and institutional customers throughout the region.
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Whataburger CEO and alum Debbie Stroud visits IWU
Debbie Stroud, President and CEO of Whataburger, encouraged students on staying curious, building meaningful connections and making thoughtful choices during the second Kinder Brother Lecture Series on Sep. 25th 2026. Stroud, who graduated from IWU in 1990 with a degree in accounting, reflected on her career journey from an entry-level...
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City of Decatur to consider $18 million in bonds for Millikin University
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — $18 million in bonds could go to Millikin University if the Decatur City Council approves the transaction. The city council will consider during its Monday night meeting an ordinance approving the issuance of the bonds to the university. The bonds would serve five purposes for the university:
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Power constraints put new focus on Weiss Realty’s 138-acre Illinois industrial site
Commerce Park pairs 17.9 MW with 276,000 s/f of existing space. Decatur, IL — As power availability becomes an increasingly important factor in industrial and data center site selection, New Jersey-based Weiss Realty is renewing its focus on Commerce Park, its 138-acre industrial property in Decatur, IL. Located adjacent...
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Goodwill opens ‘pay per pound’ outlet center in 29,000-square-foot former furniture store
A NEW Goodwill location is now open for consumers eager to scour for deals in a treasure hunt-like shopping experience. The addition comes as the beloved non-profit expands its nationwide reach, with 100 to arrive through regional chapters by the end of 2026. On September 29, a Goodwill outlet in...
Journal Star
After OSF purchase, major changes afoot at Peoria plaza
PEORIA – As OSF HealthCare plans to expand its services in MidTown Plaza, some tenants are being forced to relocate in the coming years. The Joseph Companies listed the plaza for sale last October at an asking price of $1.69 million. A warranty deed filed with the Peoria County Recorder of Deeds now shows OSF HealthCare System as the current owner. OSF established its presence in the plaza in 2020 by opening a Center for Health at the former site of a Cub Foods store. Patient visits have continued to grow there, and the Center for Health has expanded the services available, OSF spokesperson Shelli Dankoff said. “This growth reflects the increasing demand for convenient, accessible ambulatory care and our commitment to bringing more services together in locations that make it easier for patients and families to access the care they need,” she said. “As we look to the future, OSF continues to evaluate how best to integrate ambulatory services and create a more coordinated, patient-centered experience across the continuum of care which may require potential expansion into some of the current retail locations.” Dankoff said OSF has been having open conversations with current tenants and working through options based
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CEFCU breaks ground on 58,000-square-foot headquarters expansion in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — CEFCU is expanding its corporate headquarters in Peoria with a new 58,000-square-foot annex. The credit union held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the new building, which will be located next to its existing corporate headquarters. The annex will include additional office, meeting and common space, with...
Journal Star
Attorney sues owners of closed Peoria high rise over unpaid legal fees
(This story was updated to add new information.) An attorney who represented the owners of a shuttered Peoria high rise has filed a lawsuit against its owners in Peoria County Circuit Court over unpaid legal fees. The Leiter Group , led by Peoria-based attorney Thomas Leiter, filed the lawsuit against MJ Illinois, LLC and its leader, Paul Kim, on Sept. 22. The suit says the company has not paid $35,422 – plus 1.5% interest – in legal fees stemming from two years of representation in an ongoing battle with the city of Peoria over fines relating to his management of Riverview Plaza, a high-rise in Downtown Peoria that closed in 2024. More: Attorney for closed Downtown Peoria building files to withdraw from case According to the initial complaint, Leiter and MJ Illinois began working together in February 2024, with Leiter set to be paid $350 an hour for his services. The contract that was agreed to by the two parties said that if any invoice to Leiter was not paid within 30 days, interest would be charged at a rate of 1.5%. The rate was modified in November of that year, upping the fee to $400 an hour. At the
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Celebrating Manufacturing Month with “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour at TCCI Manufacturing in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) launched the fifth annual “Makers on the Move” statewide bus tour. The tour will visit manufacturing facilities, educational institutions and community centers across Illinois to highlight the diverse, rewarding careers in...
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Mahomet ends talks with data center developer
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — Mahomet officials announced Monday evening they have ended discussions on development of a data center in town, just one week after announcing Clean Cloud Energy had approached the village about a potential project. In a news release, Mayor Jason S. Tompkins said this decision came after “careful consideration of public feedback,” and […]
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ERDC researcher aims to improve navigation infrastructure monitoring
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Dr. Trent Schreiber, a research civil engineer at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), is developing a more affordable way to monitor the condition of the nation’s navigation infrastructure. The research focuses on improving structural health...
Daily Illini
The week in news: John Summit returns to UI; Illinois farmers face increased diesel prices
A bat found on campus tested positive for rabies Thursday, according to a press release from the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District the following day. The bat was by the Armory Avenue entrance of Newman Hall. “The risk of rabies to the public is low and no human exposures have been...
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Dispensary drive-thrus and curbside pickup head to Peoria City Council
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A measure requiring dispensaries with drive-thrus and curbside pick-up to obtain special permits is headed to the Peoria City Council. At a public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 1, the Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to move it forward with only four of the six committee members present.
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Mahomet community voices concerns as data center talks continue
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Village of Mahomet may be getting a data center using acres of land, but community members said they would like their voices heard before any decision is made. Many are concerned with Mahomet's Aquifer and electricity prices. But the village president said nothing has been...