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Peoria Housing Authority names new CEO
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria Housing Authority has named its next CEO. The agency’s board of commissioners has named Christopher Vincent, the current deputy executive director of the East Chicago Housing Agency, to fill the role. “The Peoria Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is pleased with its selection,”...
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Normal looks at loosening housing and business regulations, lowering town tax rate
The Normal Town Council on Monday heard a proposal for new rules to relax housing construction rules amid the ongoing housing shortage. The discussion occurred during a special meeting held before the council's regular session. Proposed amendments to non-conforming residential housing and accessory dwelling units [ADUs] were discussed. Both amendments...
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U.S. Department of Energy announces $5 Billion loan to boost nuclear power, Clinton included
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Normal’s share of property taxes to fall slightly, say town officials
NORMAL (25News Now) - For residents of Normal, property taxes could go down a little bit next year. The town council voted with no objection on Monday to move forward on the proposed levy in which the government would collect almost $15.9 million next year. If passed, the town would...
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An interview with Everyday Feast Bakery
As Smile Politely readers know from my review of Everyday Feast, this small business has been making fresh salads and dangerously delicious cookies at Urbana’s Market at The Square since 2024. The rye brown butter blondie with chocolate chips and any cookie with fruit are favorites in our house.
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Illinois community solar farm will produce renewable energy and hay
Lightstar Renewables, a community solar solar developer specializing in agrivoltaics and battery energy storage, and the Paxton City Council are collaborating on a 4.95-MWAC community solar project on approximately 35 acres of privately owned land in Paxton, Illinois. The Baltimore Drive Solar Project will co-locate hay growing and a community solar project on the same site.
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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.