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The Brass Horn to Open Champaign Store in Spring 2027
October 18, 2026 – The Brass Horn, a men’s clothing retailer based in downtown Decatur, plans to open a second location in Champaign in Spring 2027. The new store will be located at 1107 Windsor Road and expand the independently owned business’s presence in the Champaign-Urbana market.
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Seeing innovation at Marquis Energy in Hennepin, Ill.
I recently got to visit Marquis Energy in Hennepin to see the new John Deere tractor powered by 98% ethanol. This technology is an exciting example of how Illinois agriculture and the ethanol industry continue to innovate. Marquis Energy produces more than 395 million gallons of renewable ethanol each year,...
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The Warehouse in Paxton announces reopening date after fire
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — After a fire earlier this week, The Warehouse in Paxton has set a date to reopen. It happened near the intersection of East State and North Vermillion Streets Monday afternoon. In a social media post Friday, the business announced it is reopening on Oct. 20. Staff thanked its wholesale vendors and […]
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Tesla loses Cybercab assembly lead to Rivian R2 weeks after launch
Tesla’s Senior Manager of Cybercab General Assembly at Gigafactory Texas, Jody Kerns, is leaving the company to become Rivian’s Director of General Assembly for the R2 in Normal, Illinois. He’s the second Cybercab launch leader to leave Tesla this year. The head of Cybercab new product introduction walked...
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ADM Employees Deliver 300 Lunches to Farmers During Harvest
October 15, 2026 – ADM employees in Decatur delivered 300 lunches to farmers and truck drivers during the busy harvest season. On October 13, nearly a dozen employees from ADM’s Carbon Capture Sequestration and Origination teams handed out sandwiches and beverages at the company’s probe station in Decatur.
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Scarcity and abundance: Lessons on thriving with Delight Flower Farm
On a hot, sticky day in early September, I drove down a country road on the very west side of Champaign to Delight Flower Farm (DFF). I didn’t need GPS to know I was getting close. Emerging from the endless fields of corn and soybeans was an island of trees and shrubs coming into view and tucked within, the woman-owned farm that is known for growing beautiful flowers, hosting events, and creating a community all its own. I sat in the shade of those large trees surrounded by the sounds of insects, birds and distant voices of women working as I spoke with owner Maggie Taylor about all of the hard and beautiful parts of running a farm. Spoiler: It’s not as glamorous as it looks on Instagram. If you’ve ever seen a bouquet from DFF, you know beauty is inevitable but to look behind the curtain and see the care and intention woven throughout the very structure of this business was inspiring.
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ISU Senior Professionals help retries stay connected helps retirees stay connected and keep Learning.
Retirement can open the door to new opportunities and Senior Professionals at Illinois State University gives members a chance to explore interests, share experiences and build connections. For member Janine Toth, joining the organization was a natural fit after seeing several women she admired from the League of Women Voters...
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‘Amazing how fast it was spreading’: Owners of Paxton’s The Warehouse rebuilding after fire
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The owners of The Warehouse in Paxton are turning their focus to reopening what’s left of their business after a fire on Monday. The hole the fire left in their hearts is truly devastating, as they plan next steps to get it back up and running. “It was amazing how fast […]