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LaSalle, Tazewell counties lead jobless pack in Central Illinois
BLOOMINGTON -- The recession may be over, but the job losses aren't.
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Blame the economy: Financial tips to survive the holidays
Here's some tips from local financial-planning experts, for the slightly thrifty and those looking to make big changes.
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A safe-shopper's guide to recently recalled products
SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is releasing her third "safe shopping guide" to help parents steer clear of children's' products that have been recalled.
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New nail salon opens in north Normal
NORMAL -- A new nail salon recently opened in the Constitution Trail Centre in north Normal.
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B-N contractor hits 1,000th home milestone
BLOOMINGTON -- A Bloomington builder completed its 1,000th home in Central Illinois this month.
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Another lawsuit filed against insurance company stripped of license
PONTIAC -- Another lawsuit has been filed against a local insurance agency whose license was revoked in September.
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New boutique store in Bloomington features unique line of merchandise
BLOOMINGTON -- A new Bloomington women's boutique offers designers that can be difficult to find in Central Illinois.
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Black Friday bout: Anxious consumers vs. nifty deals
BLOOMINGTON -- With money a bit tight last year after the purchase of a home, Amy Mullady of Chenoa decided to join the full-contact sport of Black Friday shopping, hoping to save a few bucks on gifts for her large extended family.
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One-of-a-kind creations come from Ellsworth alpaca farm
ELLSWORTH — You don’t have to be royalty to buy one of der Bauernhof Farms’ alpaca scarves, but the fiber, once reserved for Incan rulers, might make you feel that way.
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Details emerge on company considering Gibson City plant
GIBSON CITY — Gibson City is one of two sites in the running for a proposed plant that would convert waste into building materials and a synthetic alternative to natural gas.
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Sloppy harvest taking its toll on area's fields
NORMAL -- Central Illinois farmers typically wrap up their harvest with an eye toward next year's crop, completing some key fall soil preparations and trying hard to avoid leaving deep ruts in their fields.
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New restaurant serves Chinese-Japanese food
BLOOMINGTON -- Lucky Garden has opened in the former China Buffet location.
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Heartland trustees hear pitch for training center near stadium
NORMAL -- Heartland Community College trustees gave lukewarm responses to a business proposal linked to a new baseball field being built on the West Raab Road campus.
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Bakery products, fundraising company opens at Crossroads
NORMAL -- A wholesale bakery products and fundraising company has purchased space at the Crossroads Center.
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Picasso drawings may fetch big money at upcoming B-N auction
Among the 380 lots at the Bloomington Auction Gallery's annual day-after-Thanksgiving estate auction is Lot 94: three free-hand ink drawings by Pablo Picasso on an old book's dust jacket, signed by the artist himself.
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Rebound in B-N housing market continues in October stats
BLOOMINGTON -- Twin City home sales are up for the second straight month compared to a year ago, with a recently extended first-time homebuyers' tax credit again driving the resale market.
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KBL plans relocation, expansion to old Leath site
NORMAL -- KBL Design Center plans to relocate next year to a larger property adjacent to the Shoppes of College Hills, expanding its kitchen and bath selections and its staff, KBL's president said Monday.
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Business Builders moving to east side
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Fundraising company opens at Crossroads
NORMAL — A wholesale bakery products and fundraising company has purchased space at the Crossroads Center.
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Energy plant might locate in Gibson City
GIBSON CITY — Between 30 and 50 new “green” energy jobs could be coming to Gibson City, which is a finalist for a new waste-to-energy facility, officials said Friday.
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AirTran flight makes unscheduled landing after engine problems
BLOOMINGTON -- An AirTran Airways flight that departed Bloomington's airport Thursday for Atlanta, Ga., was diverted to St. Louis after encountering engine problems, officials said Friday.
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Local insurer to pay fine for allegedly revealing personal info
BLOOMINGTON -- A local insurance firm has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine for allegedly sending a consumer information about the Church of Scientology that contained other consumers' personal information, the Illinois Department of Insurance said.
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IRS looking for Central Illinois taxpayers missing their refund
BLOOMINGTON -- For 85 taxpayers in Central Illinois, this could be your lucky day.
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Commerce Bank economist: Road to recovery starts with savings
NORMAL -- Bouncing back comfortably from the worst recession since the Great Depression will demand that Americans boost their savings rates and get control of their spending, according to a chief economist at Commerce Bank.
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Comcast to lay off local programming employees
By Pantagraph staff
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Harvest picks up, weather gives farmers an opening
BLOOMINGTON -- Central Illinois farmers are using a rare stretch of dry weather to finally make some progress in their waterlogged harvest, though some expect higher operating costs to cancel out any strong yields.
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New daycare center to open in Downs
DOWNS -- A new licensed daycare will open next week in Downs.
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Busey Bank parent completes stock deal
CHAMPAIGN -- First Busey Corp. has closed on its previously announced issuance of 393 shares of convertible preferred stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $39.3 million.
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Local Molly Maid buys competitor
BLOOMINGTON -- A Twin City cleaning company has acquired its competitor.
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B-N businesses offer free meals, discounts for Veterans Day
BLOOMINGTON -- Military personnel past and present will be recognized at several Twin City businesses on Veterans Day, with special ceremonies, shopping discounts and free meals.
Nov 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
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