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Beloved store returning to Peoria with new spot at Northwoods Mall

Toys 'R' Us is returning to Peoria, with a new store set to open Thursday in Northwoods Mall . The mall announced Wednesday that a new Toys 'R' Us store will open Thursday, just in time for the holiday shopping season. The store will be located on the lower level of the mall near JCPenney. More: New business opens at Northwoods Mall food court in Peoria The new store is one of 120 the chain is opening across the nation before the holidays, continuing its comeback from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2017 that largely shuttered the once-ubiquitous toy store. All remaining stores had closed, including Peoria's in 2018, but the brand slowly began returning to brick-and-mortar locations, including a new flagship at the American Dream shopping mall in suburban New York City and expansion in Macy's stores and malls alike. Springfield's White Oaks Mall has also seen a new Toys 'R' Us added to its portfolio, part of the initiative to open the new stores right as people buy holiday gifts for those young and old. Peoria's prior Toys 'R' Us had been located in the Westlake Shopping Center, along with a Babies 'R' Us store. That subset of the

Peoria, IL · 1d

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This Budget-Friendly Illinois City Lets Gen Z Buy A Home With Just Four Years Of Salary

Most people spend more time researching a new laptop than they do thinking about where they could actually afford to own a home, and that’s a problem worth fixing. Peoria, Illinois might just be the answer you didn’t know you were looking for. Let’s start with the number...

Peoria, IL · 2d

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Good News for Iowa Workers as John Deere Reverses Course

John Deere is making a big move in Iowa, bringing back hundreds of workers and hiring even more.

Iowa · 2d

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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,”...

Peoria, IL · 4d

Agriculture Online

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More Than 3,200 Acres of Illinois Farmland Head to Auction in November

More than 3,200 acres of farmland are scheduled to be auctioned in Illinois during November 2026. Listings span 19 counties and range from 27 to 375 acres. Here’s a closer look at three notable sales. Grundy County. A 140-acre farm in Grundy County, Illinois, will be offered in a...

Illinois · 3h

Fox 32 Chicago

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Pat Quinn explains his support for a millionaire income tax surcharge

Former Gov. Pat Quinn discusses a Cook County advisory referendum on a proposed 3% income tax surcharge for Illinois residents earning more than $1 million a year and how the revenue could support schools and property tax relief.

Cook County, IL · 3d

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Planning for the Future of the Family Farm

The future of a family farm is shaped by the conversations, decisions, and planning made long before ownership changes hands. Succession and estate planning play an important role in shaping what comes next; however, keeping a farm in operation may not always be a matter of passing it down to the next generation, reports Annie Hadden, Illinois Livestock Development Group Director of Livestock Development:

Illinois · 1d

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U.S. Department of Energy announces $5B loan to boost nuclear power, including in Clinton

CLINTON (25News Now) -The Clinton nuclear power plant is among six Illinois facilities that could benefit from a federal loan commitment of up to $5 billion aimed at modernizing existing nuclear plants and increasing electricity production across three states. The U.S. Department of Energy announced the conditional loan commitment to...

Illinois · 10h

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Tazewell County citizens pack zoning board meeting as energy storage, solar facilities information presented

PEKIN (25News Now) - Strata Clean Energy presented to the Tazewell County Zoning Board, looking for a special use permit to build an energy storage facility in Elm Grove Township. The plan is for a 300 megawatt storage facility that can hold excess energy when its not needed and put...

Tazewell County, IL · 1d

The Financial Wire

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Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana bar winter utility shutoffs for many behind-on-bills households under cold-weather rules that run into March

Households in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana that fall behind on gas or electric bills get a stretch of winter in which the utility generally cannot cut service, but each state draws the line in a different place. The Kansas and Missouri protections run from Nov. 1 through March 31, Illinois from Dec. 1 through... The post Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana bar winter utility shutoffs for many behind-on-bills households under cold-weather rules that run into March appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Missouri · 1d

The Cool Down

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Illinois homeowner permitting loophole to save solar array stalled by city's height limit

Responsibility for the connection and permits had gone to a paid local electrical firm that said everything was in order.

Illinois · 7h

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Farm financial stress continues as loan repayment rates decline

A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says agricultural credit conditions in the 7th district are expected to soften heading into 2027. David Oppedahl says many farmers continue to face economic headwinds. “We’re still dealing with some of the repercussions of all the trade disputes,” he says....

Iowa · 1d

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ILLINOIS CORN AND SOYBEAN HARVEST AHEAD OF AVERAGE AS FALL FIELDWORK NEARS COMPLETION

The fall harvest season is nearing completion across Illinois, with both corn and soybean harvesting running ahead of the five-year average, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report. As of Sunday, November 1, Illinois farmers had harvested 86 percent of the state’s corn crop and 91 percent...

Illinois · 1d

The State Journal-Register

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Voters approve of landlord registry in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Voters in Sangamon County have weighed in landslide support of a nonbinding vote to create a register of rental landlords and a base requirement for all rent units in the city of Springfield. Results from the Sangamon County Clerk's office show 69.7% voted in favor of a registry of the overall 41,740 votes cast in a landslide victory for housing rights advocacy groups in Springfield. More: Tracking election results across Sangamon County The vote is a key win for The Faith Coalition for Common Good, who campaigned on the topic promoting a base level of safety for all rental housing in the city and holding negligent out-of-state landlords accountable. "During this time the Faith Coalition has really emphasized this is a nonpartisan issue," Executive Director of the Faith Coalition Tyshianna Bankhead said. "Housing is a right and so as we gather our community members, landlords, neighborhood associations that we really want to see something reflect Springfield coming out of this with something that really works for the betterment of our community." Speaking after the polls closed, Springfield Area Landlord Association (SALA) President Tony Nudo said it made sense that the vote had passed because of the vague

Springfield, IL · 2d

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New bank names, branches for Springfield market

A nationwide uptick in mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry is having a visible effect on the Springfield market – with banks changing names and new players coming to town. According to national reports, merger and acquisitions activity rebounded in the U.S. banking market in 2025 after a...

Springfield, IL · 21h

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District 186 prepares to raise property taxes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – People who own property in Springfield’s District 186 can expect to pay more in property taxes. The district’s business manager, Steve Miller, told the board Monday it’s necessary to keep up with inflation. “We are trying to stay in line...

Springfield, IL · 3d

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This Illinois Farmers Market Moves Indoors For Winter, So Your Sunday Produce Run Never Stops

Snow on the boulevard doesn’t cancel this Sunday market. When winter hits, the whole thing simply heads indoors and keeps going. I love that idea. Your weekly bread, eggs, and cheese haul doesn’t have to pause just because Illinois decided to freeze solid for a few months. In...

Chicago, IL · 11h

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There's no place like home: The five quirkiest houses in Illinois

As the birthplace of some of architecture's most cutting-edge and innovative advancements, it comes as no surprise that Illinois plays host to a wide collection of unique, unusual, and quirky establishments. From sprawling historical complexes to artistic bungalows, these homes push the boundaries of what a house can be, inspiring and stirring guests' imaginations along the way.

Wadsworth, IL · 4d

The Money Overview

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Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can claim senior property-tax breaks, and North Dakota’s credit covers incomes up to $70,000

Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can cut their property tax bills through senior programs that state agencies publish, and each program runs on its own application calendar. North Dakota’s credit reaches households with income up to $70,000, according to the state’s tax office. The four programs differ in what […] The post Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can claim senior property-tax breaks, and North Dakota’s credit covers incomes up to $70,000 appeared first on The Money Overview .

North Dakota · 22h

The Financial Wire

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Winter shutoff protections start Nov. 15 in New Jersey and Dec. 1 in Illinois, while Vermont’s crisis fuel aid opens Nov. 30

Winter utility shutoff protections begin Nov. 15 in New Jersey and Dec. 1 in Illinois, and Vermont’s crisis fuel aid opens Nov. 30. The three programs work differently. New Jersey pauses electric, sewer and water shutoffs for households that can show they qualify, Illinois limits heating shutoffs on freezing days, and Vermont pays for fuel... The post Winter shutoff protections start Nov. 15 in New Jersey and Dec. 1 in Illinois, while Vermont’s crisis fuel aid opens Nov. 30 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Jersey · 3d

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