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Scooter's Coffee

Douglas County

Scooter’s Coffee to open in Tuscola

TUSCOLA -- The smell of coffee beans and the sight of drive-thru lines will soon be a reality for Tuscola residents. Scooter’s Coffee will soon be opening a Tuscola location, according to postings on various job board websites. However, the company did not Heartland Newsfeed's multiple requests for comment. Scooter’s Coffee was founded in 1998 and is based in Bellevue, Neb. As of June 2024, the company operates locations in 29 states and has over 800 locations. Central Illinois communities […]

todayFebruary 26, 2025 34 4

Southwest Airlines

Business News

Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of corporate workforce

DALLAS (UPI) -- Southwest Airlines plans to slash 15% of its corporate workforce -- the first mass layoffs in the company's decades-long history -- as the airline looks to cut costs. Southwest announced Monday a "reduction in corporate overhead workforce" that will impact approximately 1,750 employees in leadership positions, including 11 senior leadership positions of vice president and above. "This decision is unprecedented in our 53-year history, and change requires that we make difficult decisions," said Bob Jordan, president, chief executive officer and […]

todayFebruary 19, 2025 27

Dunkin' Decatur

East Central Illinois Region

Second Dunkin’ location to open in Decatur

DECATUR -- The building at 2330 Mount Zion Road in Decatur has had a long history of tenants. First, it was a Wendy’s, then a Hickory River Smokehouse, and soon, it will become the newest Dunkin' location. The Hickory River restaurant closed late last year due to the building owners not renewing their lease with the company. The barbecue restaurant is currently exploring other locations to reopen in Decatur. Local Dunkin' owners, Krishna and Sim Patel, confirmed the opening to […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025 61

Target

Business News

Target to expand nationwide footprint

MINNEAPOLIS -- Target will be expanding its footprint across the country by opening 33 new stores across 16 states over the next few years, according to a spokesperson from the company. The new locations, which were announced on the website in 2024, are opening in existing and new markets. Target will be opening two new locations in the Phoenix metro area, in Surprise, Ariz., and Queen Creek. 12 of these new locations will be in Florida and Texas alone. The […]

todayFebruary 13, 2025 47

Emerald Acres

Coles County

Emerald Acres opens to the public

MATTOON -- The long-awaited Emerald Acres officially opened Thursday, Feb. 6, according to a social media post from the developer, Cleveland-based Goodman Real Estate. The nearly $100 million project has been approximately two years in the making. The sports complex will feature eight outdoor baseball and softball fields and eight soccer fields that are currently being constructed. The nearly 140,000-square-foot field house features 16 volleyball courts and eight basketball courts. Inside the field house also features a cafeteria and an […]

todayFebruary 12, 2025 59

Love's

Business & Lifestyle

Love’s Travel Stops to open 20 new stores in 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Love’s Travel Stop and Country Stores plans to expand its footprint across the country in 2025, with 20 new locations, according to a company spokesperson. The company currently operates around 640 locations in 42 states. New locations will be opening in Arizona, Illinois, Ohio and Louisiana. Specific locations have not yet been announced, as the company typically announces the new locations as they open. Love’s currently operates 34 locations across Illinois. Another 50 locations will be remodeled […]

todayFebruary 12, 2025 77

Motel 6 sold September 2024

Business News

Motel 6 chain sold for $525 million

CARROLLTON, Tex. (UPI) -- Motel 6, known for its bare-bones motel rooms, low prices, and blue sign emblazoned with a red "6," has been sold for $525 million to India-based hotel operator Oyo, Blackstone Real Estate has announced. Oyo, a global travel company, owns 320 hotels in 20 states, and is now adding G6 Hospitality, Motel 6's parent company, to its portfolio. It has been expanding its footprint in the United States in recent years, and is expected to add an […]

todaySeptember 22, 2024 109

livestock

Business & Lifestyle

Watch for signs of heat stress in livestock

With plenty of summer left to go, livestock producers are reminded to monitor animals and implement management practices to reduce the risk of heat stress. “We’ve had a couple spells of some high heat and high humidity and it doesn’t take very many of those days to cause some stress on the livestock,” Dan Shike, interim head of the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois told FarmWeek. Heat stress is more common during periods of high nighttime […]

todayAugust 4, 2024 89

First Bank PBT

Business & Lifestyle

First Bank to merge with PBT

PANA/ARCOLA --  John Gardner, President and CEO of Peoples Bank and Trust (PBT or Peoples), headquartered in Pana and Dale Boyer, President and CEO of First Bank, headquartered in Arcola, are pleased to announce an agreement to merge First Bank with Peoples Bank and Trust. The bank resulting from the merger will be Peoples Bank and Trust. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in late spring or early summer.  "I’m excited to bring Peoples […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 91

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