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Powers Mansion in Decatur sold; future event venue planned
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) – The Powers Mansion in Decatur has a new homeowner. On Monday, the Decatur City Council voted in favor of the historic mansion being converted into an event venue. The estate was built more than a century ago, in 1909. History of the Heartland said it was important for the new owner […]
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OSF considers expansion into retail spaces at Peoria’s MidTown Plaza
PEORIA (25News Now) -OSF HealthCare is considering expanding its services at MidTown Plaza in Peoria, a move that could eventually affect some of the businesses currently operating in the shopping center. OSF owns MidTown Plaza, located at 1800 N. Knoxville Avenue. The health care system already operates its Center for...
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Greater Peoria launches effort to strengthen region’s manufacturing workforce
PEORIA, Ill. – A new regional effort is underway to strengthen Greater Peoria’s manufacturing workforce and create more pathways into manufacturing careers. The Greater Peoria Leadership Council will lead the local effort as part of Caterpillar’s five-year, $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative. Caterpillar announced in July that it plans to invest up to $10 million in Illinois through the program, with Greater Peoria among the areas selected for the initiative.
chronicleillinois.com
McLean County solar farm now operational
A new 36-acre solar farm is now up and running on former farmland southeast of Bloomington. The McLean Solar 1 farm, located about five miles southeast on Bloomington by Interstate 74 and a mile north west of the unincorporated community of Gillum, went online Sept. 15. The solar farm development...
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CIRA is financially strong, thanks to Rivian cargo boost
Travelers to Bloomington's Central Illinois Regional Airport [CIRA] may pass through its gates dozens of times without realizing how nearby economic changes — like those over at Normal's Rivian plant — can lead to windfalls at the airport. In June, Rivian began production of its R2 model. This...
fordcountychronicle.com
Merger brings new business: Grounded 222
PAXTON — Keep in Touch Massage & Skin Therapy and Dwell Professional Massage Therapy, both located in Paxton, are merging to create a new local business called the Grounded 222 Wellnes Spa, which is set to open soon at 222 N. Market St. “Grounded 222 is the next chapter...
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'It really has gone up a lot': Illinois farmers react to executive order reducing diesel fuel costs
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All of Loda under boil order after loss in water pressure
LODA, Ill. (WCIA) — The entire Village of Loda is under a boil order Wednesday morning. Officials from ERH Enterprises said the order was issued at 7 p.m. on Tuesday due to a leak repair that was causing a loss of pressure. This boil order will be in place until further notice.
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Apple harvest smaller but quality high at Tanner’s Orchard
SPEER (25News Now) - Fall is in full swing at Tanner’s Orchard, and this year’s apple harvest is bringing sweet results. The orchard says the apple crop is smaller than usual, but the apples that did grow are looking good. According to the orchard, plenty of rain helped...
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Once again, we’re all saying no data centers in Champaign County
Editor’s Note: As of the evening of Monday, October 5, the Village of Mahomet decided to end talks with Clean Cloud Energy, the developer looking to build a data center in Mahomet. Citing “a tremendous amount of community input,” Mahomet Mayor Jason Tompkins said he could not move forward with a project that the community would not embrace. We support the folks who organized quickly to rally against this type of development. This is proof that this type of activism works, and we need to continue to raise our voices against corporate greed and extractionism.
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Wrongful-death lawsuit filed over death of worker at Rivian Logistics Center near Normal plant
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Daily Illini
Posters on Swanlund Administration Building call for divestment from companies linked to Israel-Hamas war
Posters reading “Tim Killeen Center for Genocide” were put on the front doors of the Swanlund Administration Building Monday, calling for the divestment of UI System funds. The posters were removed Monday afternoon, but it’s unclear who posted them on the building. Timothy Killeen is the UI...
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Enchanted Illusions sells jewelry to aid domestic violence survivors
Enchanted Illusions is a small business in Downtown Bloomington owned by Destiny Ben-Nun. The business sells handmade jewelry and offers charm bar parties. A portion of the sales goes to the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence and other organizations that aid domestic violence survivors. Ben-Nun started making jewelry after going...
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Oglesby And Lostant Hiring Clerks
A couple good clerks are needed in Oglesby and Lostant. Both communities are looking to hire clerks to work with the city and village respectively. In Oglesby, applications are being accepted thru Friday. In Lostant, the deadline to apply is October 12th. In Oglesby, submit a cover letter, resume, and...
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Henson Robinson acquires Clow Controls
Henson Robinson Company has acquired the assets of Clow Controls and Service Inc., a commercial HVAC controls and service company headquartered in Decatur. Henson Robinson is an employee-owned company providing commercial HVAC, plumbing, roofing, site utilities, building automation and facility services. Clow Controls delivers HVAC controls, building automation systems and related services to commercial and institutional customers throughout the region.
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Whataburger CEO and alum Debbie Stroud visits IWU
Debbie Stroud, President and CEO of Whataburger, encouraged students on staying curious, building meaningful connections and making thoughtful choices during the second Kinder Brother Lecture Series on Sep. 25th 2026. Stroud, who graduated from IWU in 1990 with a degree in accounting, reflected on her career journey from an entry-level...
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City of Decatur to consider $18 million in bonds for Millikin University
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — $18 million in bonds could go to Millikin University if the Decatur City Council approves the transaction. The city council will consider during its Monday night meeting an ordinance approving the issuance of the bonds to the university. The bonds would serve five purposes for the university: