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...

2020 Illinois State Fair Canceled

The Illinois State Fair for 2020 has been canceled. State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon made the announcement Friday afternoon. “Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic will prevent us...

Dunkin’ sells themed face masks for charity beginning today

Dunkin’ announced today not only will they require employees to continue to wear face masks for the foreseeable future, but the company will sell...

Stocks sink, reversing recent gains, as virus cases spike

By ALEX VEIGA and DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writers Stocks are down sharply on Wall Street Thursday, pulling the Dow Jones Industrial Average more...

Amazon bans police use of its face recognition for a year

By JOSEPH PISANI and MATT O'BRIEN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon on Wednesday banned police use of its face-recognition technology for a year,...

Dunkin hiring 25,000 while Starbucks closes 400 stores

Big news in the world of premium coffee this week: Dunkin’ will hire 25,000 employees following closings related to COVID-19.  The effort is part of a...

Kankakee Art Gallery Reopens after 3 Month Closure

The COVID-19 Pandemic has certainly created challenges for local art galleries and studios. Thankfully, due to phase 3 of Illinois reopening, some places are...
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