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Business spotlight: Casey’s Garden Shop
Casey’s Garden Shop and Florist has been in Bloomington-Normal since 1949. It began as a family-owned business and has gone through multiple generations of owners since. Kelsey Durdle originally wanted to work in landscaping, but she decided to work at the shop in 2015. At the time, it was owned by Casey Lartz, the grandson of the shop’s founder, Elden Casebeer.
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Marquis Energy rewarding producers for farming practices through tax credit
A well-known local ethanol producer is giving grain producers a helping hand in November. In a news release, Marquis in Hennepin announced more than $10 million dollars will be distributed to 350 participating farmers under the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. The company rewards local farmers for lowering their carbon intensity (CI) scores through practices like cover crops, no-till, and enhanced nitrogen management.
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Hundreds gather in Brimfield for a community-led meeting on a proposed CO2 storage project
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CJ Harvest owner Chuck Brown looks for employees during Job and Resource Fair
PEORIA (25News Now) - As preparations continue for the opening of CJ Harvest on Peoria’s South Side, owner Chuck Brown participated in a job and resource fair Friday at the RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center, where he sought additional employees for the long-awaited grocery store. Brown said he has...
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24 area residents complete HIRE360 Pre-Apprenticeship Training
Twenty-four residents of Champaign and Danville have completed HIRE360's 13-week pre-apprenticeship program, earning workplace certifications and preparing for careers in the skilled trades and clean energy. The program combines hands-on training, mentorship and career guidance to help participants move toward union apprenticeships and long-term employment. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks Graduates from the fall 2026 HIRE360 East Central Illinois Pre-Apprenticeship Program are: Front Row (l-r) : Jeffey Trask, Scyon Harris, John Neville- Kakunda, Pierre Saxon, Josiah Wilson and Andre Grace. Back Row : Christopher Baker, Amari Clark-Crawford, Haley Deverell, Raniya Beauregard, Arnez Hopkins, Jacob Poole, and Ashley Lofton URBANA - For 24 residents of Champaign-Urbana and Danville, graduation means more than completing a training program. It means having new skills, workplace certifications and a better idea of where a career in the skilled trades might take them. The graduates recently completed the HIRE360 East Central Illinois Pre-Apprenticeship Program, a 13-week course designed to help participants prepare for union apprenticeships and careers in clean energy. The program, which began last year, combines hands-on training with mentorship and career guidance. Participants learn from union leaders, earn workplace certifications and visit wind farms, solar farms and other clean energy sites. Some enter the program after
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On the market: This Pontiac home has a heated 3-car garage
Address: 9684-165 E 1900 North Road, Pontiac Property description: This four-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch home has served one family since it was built in 1974. The home set on 3.39 wooded acres on Rooks Creek has more than 2,100 square feet of finished living space. There is a woodburning fireplace in the living room, a formal dining area and a family room addition that overlooks the backyard. The kitchen has custom oak cabinetry, quartz countertops, a pantry and a breakfast bar. An office has hardwood flooring and built-ins. Doors off the family room lead to a covered deck. The partial basement provides storage space and the potential for more living space. An addition was made to the attached garage in 2008, providing a third stall for a vehicle, golf cart and/or workshop space. There is a utility sink in the original garage area plus heat and floor drains for a multi-functional space. Outside, there is a fire pit and a metal shed with a concrete floor and electric. There is heated tile flooring in both bathrooms and the laundry room. Asking price: $499,900 Listing agent: David Wayman, Eppel Realty, 815-844-9442 About this series Each week, we feature a unique property for
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Taking a look at the current housing market with Realtor Stefanie Pratt
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Realtor Stefanie Pratt tells CI Living Host Kayla Campbell about the current housing market. This CI Living segment is sponsored by Realtor Stefanie Pratt and Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group. To learn more information, visit the Stefanie Pratt Homes website.
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Lake Decatur awarded over $6M to improve soil health, water quality
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — More than $6 million is coming to Lake Decatur and will be spent on agricultural conservation practices, the City of Decatur announced Thursday. Decatur said the $6.72 million is coming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2026 Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). With the money, the city will be able to […]