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Central Illinois Jobs: Rural King Announces $75 Million Headquarters Expansion

Mattoon, IL – Rural King is making a major investment in Central Illinois, announcing plans to spend $75 million on a new headquarters campus that will create jobs and...

New Soka Japanese Hibachi and Sushi Restaurant to Open in Manhattan, IL This Summer

Manhattan, IL - A new culinary experience is coming to Manhattan this summer. Soka Japanese Hibachi and Sushi...

Kankakee County, IL – Couple Opens Their Third Nothing Bundt Cakes Bakery in Bradley Next Saturday 

Bradley, IL – Beth and Bob Feldman are excited to announce the opening of their new Nothing Bundt...

Frankfort, Illinois – Kansas Street Closes for Outdoor Dining Transformation

Frankfort, IL - Kansas Street is set to undergo a significant transformation as it closes to vehicular traffic...

Kankakee County, IL – New ‘Taco Trail’ Launches to Celebrate Local Flavors

Kankakee County, IL – Food enthusiasts can now embark on a culinary journey with the newly launched Kankakee...

Pritzker stands by goal of 1 million electric vehicles on the roads by 2030

(The Center Square) – There are about 35,000 electric vehicles on Illinois roadways, so the state’s goal of one million by 2030 could be...

Holiday blues? Economic challenges threaten season with delays, shortages and price hikes

By Casey Harper | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A series of economic struggles that have grown increasingly worse this year will likely have...

Report: Nursing homes in crisis with staff shortages

SPRINGFIELD – A new report released Wednesday says staffing shortages at nursing homes in Illinois have reached crisis proportions and that people of color...

COVID-19 concerns mean another tough winter for restaurants

By Zeta Cross | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Illinois restaurants are facing a second winter with COVID-19 complications. The uptick in cases...

Trucks lead “Hot Wheels” most vehicles stolen in 2020

CHICAGO – The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) issued its annual Hot Wheels report today showing the top 10 most stolen vehicles in the...

Closures happening in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

CHICAGO – Government and various offices across the nation will be closed today in observation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. President Biden became the first US president...
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