Ladd
Ladd, IL · Business
starvedrock.media
everafterinthewoods.com
familydestinationsguide.com
Journal Star
'Ongoing transition' leads to store closure at Peoria's Northwoods Mall
PEORIA – A Northwoods Mall shop has closed its doors following the opening of JD Sports at Westlake Shopping Center. Signage above Finish Line ’s now-shuttered storefront has been removed, and notes taped to glass panes apologize for any inconvenience and encourage customers to “COME ACROSS THE STREET TO JD SPORTS.” Both brands are part of JD Group , which opened the JD Sports storefront on Oct. 17 as “part of JD Group’s ongoing transition of standalone Finish Line locations to JD’s flagship brand,” a spokesperson for JD Group told the Journal Star. More: New business opens at Northwoods Mall food court in Peoria The goal, according to half year results for 2026/27 shared Sept. 23, is to “convert or close all remaining standalone Finish Line stores by the end of FY28.” As of August, 145 standalone spots remained. The report said Finish Line locations housed within Macy’s would be unaffected by the changes. JD Sports is situated between Burlington and Michaels at 2601 W. Lake Ave., Space B-7b, in Peoria’s Westlake Shopping Center. Its hours of operation are listed as 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. This article originally appeared
starvedrock.media
Chris Kringle Market Huts On The Move In Ottawa
Vendor huts with the Chris Kringle Market in Ottawa are on the move. The city of Ottawa and Ottawa Downtown Association announced Tuesday that the Chris Kringle Market will be moving its entire market operation to Jackson Street, which runs on the south side of Washington Park. Organizers say relocating the market huts allows them to strengthen the market experience on Jackson Street while creating new opportunities throughout downtown Ottawa.
MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF
Panduit to close DeKalb facility, lay off 162 workers
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO) — Manufacturing company Panduit Corp. plans to close its DeKalb facility and lay off 162 workers beginning December 7, according to an amended state WARN notice. The closure affects Panduit’s facility at 1700 E. Fairview Drive. The Illinois workNet notice identifies the action as a permanent plant closure in the manufacturing industry. […]
regionalmedianews.com
hoodline.com
Oswego Trustees Warm to Smaller Lodi Grove Plan Near Oswego East High
A developer's plan to build hundreds of homes next to Oswego East High School just got noticeably smaller, and village trustees seem to like what they're seeing so far. Silverthorne Homebuilders' revised concept for the Lodi Grove subdivision now calls for 183 single-family homes and 232 townhome units, down from an earlier proposal of 182 single-family homes and 295 townhome units. Trustees did not take a formal vote on the concept because the project remains in its early planning stage, but the reaction at the table was largely positive.
25 News Now
Local licensed medical cannabis business says new Illinois Hemp ban said it will help keep customers safe
takingthekids.com
Inside This Illinois Bin Store, Prices Drop Every Day Until The Shelves Get Restocked
Every bin in this store gets cheaper each day the doors open, and the bottom price eventually lands near pocket change. That’s the whole game, so you show up, dig, and decide how long you can stand to wait. The boxes come mostly from Amazon and Target truckloads. That...
regionalmedianews.com
Job Search Workshop in Oregon
The Oregon BEST, Inc Office will host a Job Search Workshop on Tuesday, November 17th, beginning promptly at 2:00 p.m. The BEST, Inc. Office is located at 810 South 10 th Street, Oregon, IL, 61061 inside the Rock River Center. Representatives from Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. (BEST, Inc.), the...
1049thewolf.com
Peoria Public Schools hiring three positions for Nova Academy
PEORIA (25News Now) – After Monday’s Peoria Public School Board vote to replace Elite Community Outreach’s Game Changers Safe School with district-led Nova Academy, the school is staffing up. On the district’s online job board, there are three open positions for the middle-school age program. They’re...
Vinyl and Velvet
Toys R Us Reopens At A Peoria Mall After Closing In 2018, And The Mall Manager Says Everybody Missed It
For a lot of folks in Peoria, Illinois, the sign alone is enough to bring back a flood of memories. Toys R Us is open again at Northwoods Mall, and it opened its doors on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The store sits on the mall’s lower level, as the opening day report describes, and it […]
kz1023.com
Peoria-area Opportunity Zones could help attract future development
PEORIA (25News Now) – Parts of the Peoria area have been selected as Illinois’ new Opportunity Zones, a designation local economic leaders say could help attract private investment and redevelopment in the years ahead. The program offers federal tax incentives to encourage investors to finance qualifying projects in...
25newsnow.com
Peoria dispensary anticipates increased business as Illinois hemp-derived THC restrictions take effect
PEORIA (25News Now) -New restrictions on hemp-derived THC products took effect Thursday in Illinois. However, state officials agreed to pause enforcement through Nov. 19 for certain businesses covered by a federal lawsuit. According to a bulletin released by the state in Oct., Consumable or topical products with more than 0.4...
1049thewolf.com
My Mother’s Community Garden expands food access on Peoria’s Southside
PEORIA (25News Now) – A community garden on Peoria’s Southside is helping families gain access to fresh produce while providing educational opportunities and resources to the neighborhood. What started as a family tradition has grown into a community resource known as My Mother’s Community Garden, which has now...
hoodline.com
ottumwaradio.com
John Deere wants Field to Freight fleet to lead by example
The director of biofuels with John Deere says the company’s Field to Freight initiative demonstrates a commitment to utilizing biofuels produced by their farmer customers. Nate Green tells Brownfield, “Intentionally trying to set an example for other fleets that hopefully they get interested in seeing what’s possible in their own fleet operations.” He says, “The more biofuels that we can utilize, the better it’s going to be for ultimately farmers.”