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Big Discount Retailer Closes 3 Of Their 29 Illinois Stores
According to an SEC filing from last month, Big Lots, which was founded here in the Midwest (Columbus, Ohio) 50 years ago, said that they expect to close between 35 and 40 stores across the nation this year. They also said that they plan to open 3 new ones, but...
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
Normal Community’s Kobe Walker, and Peoria’s Leshawn Stowers picking up D1 offers after great AAU summer
(25News Now)- High School Basketball doesn’t start up until the fall, but that hasn’t stopped two local stars from continuing to get ready for their senior years. Normal Community’s Kobe Walker and Peoria High’s Leshawn Stowers have had impressive summers with their AAU team, Mid-Pro Academy, and have both racked plenty of D1 offers.
Peoria Chiefs Notebook – 2024 Week 16
Coming out of the break, the High-A Chiefs (12-13) lost all four games, including two in extra innings. Shortstop Brody Moore headlined the Peoria lineup with a .313 average, plus two walks, three steals and two runs scored.
Kewanee Fire Department clears the way for extra burn days
Brush and limbs have piled up in residents’ yards due to the EF-1 tornadoes that tore through Kewanee last week. In order to assist Kewanee residents who need to dispose of yard waste, the Kewanee Fire Department announced the creation of extra burn days. The next two weekends of...
Kewanee Retail Boom Sees Strong Start in 2024 with Record Sales
Just a quick note on 1st Quarter 2024 Retail Sales in Kewanee. After a record-setting 2023, the 1st quarter of 2024 saw a healthy 4.6% increase over the same period in 2023. This increase is greater than the inflation rate, which shows there was an actual, real increase in overall sales. First quarter sales were $62.4 million. Showing increases were the categories of general merchandise, food, apparel, drug stores, and small retail. 2023 was a record year with more than $260 million in sales and the 6th consecutive year of increases over the previous year. In Kewanee, the retail sector is off to a robust start in 2024, continuing its upward trajectory with a 4.6% increase in first-quarter sales compared to the same period last year. Sales reached $62.4 million, surpassing inflation and indicating genuine growth. The sustained expansion suggests a vibrant economic environment in Kewanee’s retail landscape.
Save-a-lot round up raises several thousand dollars for Kewanee fireworks
Save-a-lot recently turned over the proceeds of a weeks-long round up campaign aimed at raising money for the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth of July fireworks display. In all, $2,500 was raised through customer donations to help offset the estimated display cost of $15,000. A check was presented to Park District Executive Director Andrew Dwyer by Save-a-lot Assistant Store Manager Ben Brackett.
Wednesday Trash Collection Delayed for Equipment Issues
Trash collection for Wednesday, July 24th, is delayed due to equipment issues. The City of Kewsnee said they will attorney to collect all trash today, but to leave your trash at the curb if it isn’t picked up today. They will collect any remaining trash on Thursday, July 25th.
Bakersville is happening, but lack of volunteers almost forced its cancellation
Over the weekend, organizers for Bakersville, the annual haunted hayrack ride through Baker Park, posted a scary truth to their social media followers: if people don’t volunteer, Bakersville 2024 will have to be canceled. The ominous warning had the desired effect, said committee member Beth Kelley, and on Sunday,...
Storm cleanup will take weeks, if not months
The city will pick up brush that resulted from last week’s tornadoes. But it will be several weeks, at least, before the crews can get around everywhere. At Monday’s City Council meeting, council members were unanimous in their praise of city employees from the fire, police and public works departments for their work in the aftermath of the tornadoes.
Yorkville City Council hears concerns over proposed annexation
An attorney representing several homeowners says her clients need more time ahead of a proposed annexation and rezoning to manufacturing of about 138 acres of land off Eldamain Road and north of Corneils Road into Yorkville. Attorney Monica Shamass spoke during a public hearing on the annexation at Tuesday's Yorkville...
Local filmmakers bring Central Illinois to movie screens
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is working towards its Hollywood moment. One Danville filmmaker is ready to share his movie that features local actors and locations. He said they created this film independently and the mission was to keep it within the community. Chris Hightower is the co-producer and lead actor of the movie […]
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