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This Affordable Illinois Town Is So Cheap, Retirees Say Social Security Covers It All

Somewhere in the heart of Illinois, there’s a town called Kewanee that’s quietly doing something remarkable, and most people have no idea it exists. It’s the kind of place where your money stretches so far you’ll start wondering if you’ve accidentally traveled back in time to when a dollar actually meant something.

Kewanee, IL · 13d
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Clinton State of the City: Optimism about investments

Clinton mayor Scott Maddasion expressed optimism about investments in the local economy during his State of the City speech. Maddasion referred to the Atlas Roofing project specficially. The facility should be operational early in 2027. The roofing company plans to bring 150 jobs to Clinton with the $224 million investment. Maddasion also talked about the […]

Clinton, IA · 2d

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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, […]

Moline, IL · 19h

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On the market: This Freeport home has a fireplace and a metal roof

Address: 576 Timber Hills Drive, Freeport Property description: This Cedarville home built in 1958 has two bedrooms, one bathroom, new flooring, fresh paint and many new windows. There is a fireplace in the family room, and sliding doors leading to the deck. The kitchen includes all new stainless-steel appliances that stay. Both bedrooms are located together and have hardwood flooring. The bathroom has been completely remodeled. An office at the back of the home provides access to the attached, two-car garage and backyard and could easily serve as a toy or hobby room. Additional features include first floor laundry and a metal roof. The home has 1,880 square feet of living space on a .74-acre lot. There is an annual association fee. Asking price : $205,000 Listing agent: Robin Henry, Dickerson & Nieman Realtors, 815-985-1747 About this series Each week, we feature a unique property for sale in the area. Have a property you'd like to see featured? Email frontdoor@journal-standard.com and put "on the market" in the subject line. Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor to the Freeport Journal-Standard. This article originally appeared on Journal Standard: On the market: This Freeport home has a fireplace and a metal roof

Freeport, IL · 1d

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LP Officially Opens Eureka Savings Bank Ag Center

La Salle-Peru Township High School officially opened the Eureka Savings Bank Agricultural Center on Thursday. The event included remarks by FFA students who recognized donors to the Ag program. The new building got its name thanks to a half-a-million-dollar donation from Eureka Savings Bank. And it's actually been in use since the start of the school year.

Peru, IL · 1d

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Illinois Locals Stock Their Freezers at These 10 Old-School Butcher Shops That Beat Supermarket Prices

The first time I walked into a small-town butcher shop in Illinois, I expected a quick stop and walked out with a cooler so full I could barely close the trunk. The meat looked better, the people knew their stuff, and the bundle prices made my usual grocery bill look silly.

Illinois · 23h

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New vintage flea market opens in downtown Moline

The place to be in the Quad Cities late afternoon Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 was 5th Ave. Flea, at 1405 5th Ave., Moline, which held its grand opening with a packed crowd in a packed two-story market. Check-out lines to buy merchandise stretched deep into the diverse business nearly out...

Quad Cities, IL · 1d

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Silvis Roundhouse Project reaches major construction milestone

SILVIS, Ill. (KWQC) - Crews in Silvis have began pouring concrete in the city’s project to restore a historic railroad landmark. Last year, the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America announced plans to reconstruct and install the 135-foot Cicero Turntable from the BNSF Railway in Silvis. The outer ring of...

Silvis, IL · 4d

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John Deere Full Interview

John Deere is shifting small planter production from Moline to Paton, Iowa, with leadership saying local employee impacts will be handled through attrition.

Paton, IA · 2d

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Local Farmer Adam Martin Discusses Changes in Farming Technology

Technology continues to change the way farmers operate, with today’s equipment capable of doing more than ever before. Local farmer Adam Martin has seen those advancements first hand over his nearly 25 years in farming. Martin says whether those advancements have made harvest any easier is a tougher question.

Galesburg, IL · 2d

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Lapis scales back carbon storage proposal near Galva

GALVA — Lapis Carbon Solutions has revised its application for a federal permit to store carbon dioxide underground near Galva, removing plans that would have brought carbon dioxide from Iowa to the site and reducing the overall amount of carbon dioxide proposed for storage. The company resubmitted its Class...

Galva, IL · 2d

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Citizens First Bank Officially Opens Morrison Branch

MORRISON, Ill. – November 2, 2026 – Citizens First Bank is pleased to announce the official opening of its new Morrison branch, welcoming current and new customers to visit the newly renovated location, meet the Morrison team and experience Citizens First Bank’s relationship-focused approach to banking. The...

Morrison, IL · 2d

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Astro America unveils expansion plans in Milan

The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) welcomed U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) and U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Moline) to its Advanced Manufacturing Open House to celebrate the Quad Cities’ growing role as a hub for aerospace and defense manufacturing. As part of the Thursday,...

Milan, IL · 4d

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks on affordability

Representative Miller-Meeks has campaigned on affordability, specifically lowering costs for working families.

Davenport, IA · 3d

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John Deere shutting down two Iowa plants

Clarion, IA · 3d

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Farm land rights meeting will be Nov. 16

A meeting centering on farmer land rights and carbon sequestration pipelines is set for 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, at the Knox Agri Center, which is located in Suite 101 at 180 S. Soangetaha Road in Galesburg, Illinois. The meeting is being presented by the group Citizens Against Heartland...

Galesburg, IL · 5d

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Applications open for energy assistance programs

As colder weather approaches, energy assistance is available to help offset winter heating costs. The federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides funding to assist eligible households with home energy expenses. Illinois LIHEAP To apply, Illinois residents in Rock Island, Mercer and Henry counties can contact Project NOW at 309-793-6391. Residents can also call […]

Illinois · 6d

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Deere and Company calling back laid off workers

John Deere plans to bring over 275 workers back to its Waterloo plant and another 60 will be returning to work at Deere’s plant in the Quad Cities. Over the past two years as the ag economy dipped, there have been a series of layoffs affecting about a thousand workers at Deere facilities. Company officials say the call-backs mean employees who’d been laid off from the company’s plants in Waterloo, Dubuque, Ottumwa and the Quad Cities have been asked to return to work.

Waterloo, IA · 4d

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Holland named development manager at JA of the Heartland

Junior Achievement of the Heartland recently named Tony Holland as its new development manager. Mr. Holland will focus on building relationships with businesses, donors, and community partners to grow financial support for JA’s mission and expand its impact across the region. “Tony brings valuable experience in fundraising and relationship-building,...

Illinois · 5d