Business

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...

Farmers ask for patience on the roads amid harvest

Pumpkins and fall leaves don’t just mean cooler temperatures: it also means large farm equipment on the roads. Every year, harvest season finds farmers driving...

Pepsi x Cracker Jack Flavored Cola revealed just in time for October Baseball

CHICAGO – Pepsi announced Thursday it has released a new collaboration flavored cola in collaboration with Cracker Jack in celebration of October baseball. Each can...

Biden promotes vaccine mandate in Illinois as business groups push back

(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden visited Elk Grove Village on Thursday to promote his COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which many businesses oppose. It marked...

Official says Illinois losing jobs manufacturing jobs

(The Center Square) – To mark October as Manufacturing Month, state officials Wednesday touted the thousands of manufacturing jobs in Illinois, but an industry...

Pritzker order aims to end subminimum wage for disabled people in state contracts

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday that would prevent companies contracting with the state from paying disabled workers at less...

Trampoline parks now subject to inspection, background checks

(The Center Square) – Trampoline facilities in Illinois will now be subject to inspections and permitting under the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Act. The...
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