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Retail Sales Show Growth in Galesburg and Monmouth During First Half of 2026
Retail sales numbers are in for both Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 of 2026. Knox County Area Partnership President Ken Springer shares the findings for Galesburg and Monmouth:. “Quarter 1 of 2026, Galesburg ended up being up 2.1 percent over Quarter 1 retail receipts in 2025. Monmouth was up 1.7 percent over Quarter 1 in 2026, so small growth on those two. We look at a whole bunch of different metros, I think around a dozen of them that we track, the average growth for all the metros that we looked at for that same period of time was 3.7 percent. Both Galesburg and Monmouth were below that threshold,” informs Springer.
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Union Pacific 5511 Undergoes Steam Test, on Track to Operate in 2027
The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RRHMA) announced Tuesday that Union Pacific 2-10-2 “TTT-6” 5511 successfully passed its first steam test at the former Rock Island shops in Silvis, Ill., last week. Now, the locomotive is expected to operate by summer 2027. RRHMA says this is a significant...
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John Deere Reaffirms Commitment To U.S. Manufacturing, Long-Term Competitiveness
John Deere announced steps designed to strengthen its U.S. manufacturing operations and continue positioning the company for long-term growth. The changes reaffirm Deere’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing by aligning production capacity with regional customer demand and advanced manufacturing capabilities. By concentrating investments in modern, high-use facilities, Deere intends to preserve and expand critical U.S. manufacturing capabilities, enhance competitiveness, support American manufacturing jobs, and maintain its ability to invest through business cycles while continuing to serve customers well into the future.
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Toys R Us Reopens At A Peoria Mall After Closing In 2018, And The Mall Manager Says Everybody Missed It
For a lot of folks in Peoria, Illinois, the sign alone is enough to bring back a flood of memories. Toys R Us is open again at Northwoods Mall, and it opened its doors on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The store sits on the mall’s lower level, as the opening day report describes, and it […]
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Pekin looks to acquire property for $3 million Broadway Street project
A road and sidewalk rehabilitation project on Broadway Street in Pekin funded by a $3 million state grant is expected to begin next year. Before that happens, the city needs to purchase about 40 pieces of property and easements, or obtain temporary easements, so required infrastructure work can be done.
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Inner Light Essentials opens store in Moline
A new business opened its doors in Moline. Inner Light Essentials opened on Avenue of the Cities. The shop is a local makers collective, allowing other local businesses to rent shelves in the store. Inner Light Essentials is dedicating space to a few businesses that sell mainly at farmers markets. The store features candles, pottery, […]