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'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
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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.
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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 […]
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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...
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Local licensed medical cannabis business says new Illinois Hemp ban said it will help keep customers safe
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Pekin looks to acquire property for $3 million Broadway Street project
A road and sidewalk rehabilitation project on Broadway Street in Pekin funded by a $3 million state grant is expected to begin next year. Before that happens, the city needs to purchase about 40 pieces of property and easements, or obtain temporary easements, so required infrastructure work can be done.
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Investors funding developments in parts of northwest Normal, Uptown and Downtown Bloomington will get a tax break starting in 2027
It’s expensive to build right now and while there are multiple reasons why, cost continues to be one of the biggest hurdles to overcome. Bloomington-Normal’s Economic Development Council [EDC] is hopeful a new federal program giving tax breaks to investors will be yet another incentive to get developers building.
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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 partnered...
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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...
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Pekin Daily Times
Pekin Daily Times to end print edition as reader habits change, costs rise
The Pekin Daily Times will cease its print edition and move to an entirely digital model beginning in January, in response to shifting reader habits and rising print costs. Like many newspapers across the country, the Daily Times has faced increased printing and delivery costs while a growing number of readers turn to digital platforms for news. The move is aimed at ensuring our long-term sustainability. The final print edition will be published Jan. 11. Subscribers will receive 24/7 access to the Pekin Daily Times and our eNewspaper, a digital replica of the newspaper on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The cost of subscriptions will be adjusted to reflect digital rates. Subscribers also will have access to the USA TODAY Network’s full suite of eNewspapers from across the country, as well as ad-free access to the USA TODAY crossword puzzle. For questions about the changes, subscribers can call customer service at 1-888-225-3993. This article originally appeared on Pekin Daily Times: Pekin Daily Times to end print edition as reader habits change, costs rise