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CAT Caterpillar

Business News

Caterpillar to relocate headquarters to Texas

DEERFIELD (The Center Square) – Caterpillar, one of Illinois' top employers, is moving its corporate headquarters from the Chicago suburbs to Irving, Texas, the company announced Tuesday. The industrial equipment maker is the second major employer to announce a move from Illinois after Boeing said last month it was relocating its headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Va. "We believe it's in the best strategic interest of the company to make this move," Caterpillar CEO Jim Umpleby said in a statement. "It supports Caterpillar's strategy […]

todayJune 14, 2022 67

USDA

Illinois

USDA to open Illinois CREP program

SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Illinois are resuming a partnership with enrollment opening on Wednesday. The partnership through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) assists Illinois farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners in improving water quality and natural resource conservation. The Illinois CREP is offered by the USDA and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). It expands the voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs available to Illinois agricultural producers. It also focuses on the Illinois and […]

todayJune 14, 2022 39

heat advisory

Capital Area Region

Bi-state region under heat advisory

The bi-state region will be under a heat advisory beginning mid-morning on Monday. Temperatures are to be in the 90s to 100s, with heat indexes in the 110s. The affected regions are in south central, southwest, and west central Illinois. Portions of northeastern Missouri, including the St. Louis metro area, are also impacted. The heat advisory will go into effect beginning at 11 a.m. Monday, June 13. It will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15. The […]

todayJune 12, 2022 92

Illinois grocery tax

Illinois

Illinois grocery tax suspended for one year

Illinois residents can say goodbye to grocery tax for a year starting July 1. The Public Act (P.A) 102-0700 will suspend the state's 1% low sales rate and use tax on retail sales of groceries typically taxed at this rate. The suspension will run through June 30, 2023. This public act information became available in April when Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other lawmakers made the reveal of the Illinois budget deal. So, expect residents' bills to stay the exact total as […]

todayJune 12, 2022 59

Arthur

East Central Illinois Region

Arthur seeking June 25 parade entries

ARTHUR -- Entries for Arthur’s 2022 Freedom Celebration Parade are being accepted.  “Take Pride in America” is the theme for the 28th annual parade. The Freedom Celebration Parade route will run west on Progress Street to Vine Street, turn left on Vine and travel through downtown Arthur. The parade route turns left from Vine on Logan Street and then left again on Pine Street back to Progress. The Arthur American Legion Post number 479 will be handing out American flags […]

todayJune 10, 2022 29

Carrie Griffith

Illinois

Griffith hired to become new SHS principal

STAUNTON -- Staunton High School will soon be welcoming Carrie Griffith to the CUSD #6 family. On Tuesday, May 31, the Board of Education voted to employ Griffith. "Ms. Griffith's positive attitude and professional demeanor made her stand out as a top candidate," said Staunton superintendent Brett Allen. "I'm excited for her to work with our staff and students to maintain and improve the high-quality education provided to our community." Griffith brings 22 years of education experience with her to […]

todayJune 10, 2022 101

Lake Land College

East Central Illinois Region

Lake Land College to host Laker Visit Day

MATTOON -- Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 16 in the Luther Student Center. This will give potential students the opportunity to learn about The Laker Advantage. It also will present how it can guide them on the path to success. Attendees will tour campus with a student ambassador, who will share information from a student perspective. Participants will also meet with faculty to learn more about specific programs. Representatives from […]

todayJune 6, 2022 33

Montgomery County CEO

East Central Illinois Region

CEO in Montgomery County announces new class

NOKOMIS -- The Montgomery County CEO program will have a heavy presence from the Nokomis school district next school year. In a post on the CEO website last week, six of the ten students for the 2022-23 group are from Nokomis High School. They include Natalie Engelman, Carley King, Zaylon Sisk, Matthew Ulrici, Mason Morris, and Elijah Aumann. Also participating are Summer Smith and Morgan Jarrell from Hillsboro High School and Hally Kerske and Matthew Barker from Lincolnwood High School. The […]

todayMay 22, 2022 85

USDA

Business News

USDA accepting applications from organic ag producers

Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can now apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Organic and Transitional Education Certification Program (OTECP) and Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), which help producers and handlers cover the cost of organic certification, along with other related expenses. “By helping with organic certification costs – long identified as a barrier to certification – USDA has helped producers participate in […]

todayMay 20, 2022 100

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