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Larry Gies Pledges Another $100 Million To His Namesake Business School
Larry Gies, namesake of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Gies College of Business, has pledged another $100 million in matching gifts to the business school, a number that makes him the largest benefactor in the university’s history. It also puts him among the largest benefactors of any university. The...
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Peoria indoor baseball and soccer space celebrates 10 years in business
PEORIA, Ill. (25News Now) – Ten years ago, a Central Illinois dad thought he probably wasn’t the only parent looking for a spot to enjoy baseball no matter the weather. Josh Bellamy was looking for a place for his son to practice all year, and he ended up building one himself.
mahometdaily.com
Mahomet proposes $3.96 million tax levy; caps expected to reduce final amount
Village of Mahomet staff are recommending a 2026 operating property tax levy of $3,960,955.84, a request officials say will exceed what the village ultimately receives because of state tax caps. Staff describe the request as a 28.91% increase over the $3,072,549.91 prior-year extension listed in Attachment A. Other supporting documents...
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Peoria Riverfront Makes Top 10 in America’s Favorite Farmers Markets
Peoria is earning national recognition! The Peoria Riverfront Market has been named No. 6 in the nation in American Farmland Trust’s 2026 America’s Favorite Farmers Market contest, thanks to the support of the local community. The recognition celebrates Peoria's community spirit and support for local businesses. #6. Nationwide.
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Ali joins in announcement of consortium to boost training for riverway careers
Illinois Central College [ICC] and nine other schools across Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri will soon offer new training courses for careers in the maritime industry. Creation of the federally approved Corn Belt Ports Rural Maritime & Logistic Training & Education Consortium advanced with the signing of a memorandum of understanding during the annual meeting of the Illinois River Cities and Towns Initiative [IRCTI] at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center near Oglesby.
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Peoria indoor baseball and soccer space celebrates 10 years in business
PEORIA, Ill. (25News Now) – Ten years ago, a Central Illinois dad thought he probably wasn’t the only parent looking for a spot to enjoy baseball no matter the weather. Josh Bellamy was looking for a place for his son to practice all year, and he ended up building one himself.
takingthekids.com
This Illinois Bin Store Is Loaded With Surprisingly Affordable Finds Worth Digging For
A kid once pulled an Xbox Series S out of a treasure box at one Illinois discount store. He paid less than a family pizza night costs, and his parent called it Christmas. That story alone could get me out of bed early. The store sells new merchandise straight out of big bins.
25newsnow.com
Peoria indoor baseball and soccer space celebrates 10 years in business
PEORIA (25News Now) - Ten years ago, a Central Illinois dad thought he probably wasn’t the only parent looking for a spot to enjoy baseball no matter the weather. Josh Bellamy was looking for a place for his son to practice all year, and he ended up building one himself.
nowdecatur.com
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.
fordcountychronicle.com
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...