Home sales stronger in second quarter
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- Published on Tuesday, 15 July 2014 14:51
- Written by Paul Gordon
The winter that lingered well into spring had the potential to wreak havoc on second quarter real estate sales; April sales were off from the previous year.
But recovery came in May and June and sales were up 3.2 percent in the second quarter over the same period in 2013, the Peoria Area Association of Realtors reported Tuesday. It marked the fourth...
Deloitte CFO survey shows optimism waning
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- Published on Monday, 30 June 2014 14:38
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On the whole, optimism among North American chief financial officers (CFOs) regarding their own companies' prospects...
Boomers hold more jobs, but millennials are hurting
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- Published on Thursday, 05 June 2014 18:20
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The jobs recovery has put spotlights on two large sections of the labor...
OSF's Steffen announces plan to retire
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- Published on Wednesday, 25 June 2014 10:49
- Written by The Peorian
Keith Steffen, CEO of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center for 17 years, will retire at the end of the year, OSF Healthcare announced Wednesday.
Steffen, 66, who has been with the hospital for 34 years, said it was time for a change. “After almost 34 years at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, 17 as the CEO,...
Peoria area economy shows improvement
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- Published on Monday, 02 June 2014 17:32
- Written by Paul Gordon
Improvements in the central Illinois labor market fostered growth in the economic index for the Peoria-Pekin Metropolitan Statistical Area for the second consecutive quarter, according to Bradley University’s Center for Business and Economic Research.
The first quarter 2014...
Index shows consumer confidence improved again
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- Published on Tuesday, 24 June 2014 15:59
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Mortgage insurance affects home buying decisions
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- Published on Thursday, 29 May 2014 17:39
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Leading Economic Index up fourth consecutive month
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- Published on Thursday, 19 June 2014 12:36
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Deere & Co. increases quarterly dividend
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 May 2014 19:32
- Written by The Peorian
The Deere & Co. (NYSE: DE) board of directors has approved an increase of Deere's quarterly dividend to 60...
Lawmakers weigh in on Cat statement
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- Published on Friday, 13 June 2014 20:28
- Written by Paul Gordon
Local lawmakers wasted little time commenting on a Caterpillar Inc. statement that it still is concerned about the state’s fiscal health as it continues to ponder whether to build a new world headquarters in Peoria.
Flextime policies: Do they work? Is there a schedule bias?
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- Published on Friday, 23 May 2014 19:07
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In a new study of flexible work policies, researchers at theUniversity of Washington Foster School of Business have found that people who elect to work an early shift are perceived by their bosses to be better employees than...
Oberhelman: Cat maintains commitment to sustainability
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- Published on Wednesday, 11 June 2014 18:31
- Written by Paul Gordon
Caterpillar Inc. has no plans to end its sustainability efforts borne by decades of initiatives, Chairman Doug Oberhelman told shareholders Thursday during the company’s annual meeting in Corinth, Mississippi.
That’s because, he said, the future needs of people around the world will rely on companies like Caterpillar...
Leading Economic Index increases third consecutive month
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- Published on Thursday, 22 May 2014 18:10
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the...
Cat increases quarterly dividend 17 percent
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- Published on Wednesday, 11 June 2014 14:41
- Written by Paul Gordon
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Caterpillar Inc. increased its quarterly cash dividend by 17 percent to 70 cents a share after a vote Wednesday by its board of directors.
Streight: Komatsu plans will open view to river, preserve history
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 May 2014 12:06
- Written by Steve Streight
Some Komatsu buildings are coming down – and a beautiful view of the Illinois river is coming up.
Those old brownish red former Avery Tractor structures on Adams Street are being torn down to make way for a lovely scenic spot that will let people look out on the river. You'll be able to enjoy a snack at the Ice Cream Shack while enjoying a river view. This is the part of Averyville where the LeTourneau company built earth-moving...
Manpower survey shows positive jobs outlook for Illinois
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- Published on Tuesday, 10 June 2014 16:33
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Employers in Illinois expect to hire at a solid pace during the third quarter of 2014, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released Tuesday.
'The Texter' incites the most road rage, survey reveals
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- Published on Friday, 16 May 2014 16:20
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Most Americans rate texting while driving as the most aggravating driver behavior, according to the 2014 Road Rage Report released Friday by Expedia.com®.
Freilinger to head Peoria Downtown Development Corp.
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- Published on Monday, 09 June 2014 18:19
- Written by Paul Gordon
MIchael Freilinger has experience developing downtown areas in other cities, Des Moines chief among them. He believes that will serve him well in his new position as president of the newly formed Downtown Development Corporation of Peoria.
Freilinger was announced Monday as the head of the new agency that will be charged...
Mistakes on your resume may doom job prospects
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- Published on Thursday, 15 May 2014 10:30
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Even in an era of typo-ridden texts and tweets, making a goof on your resume can still prove costly, according to a recent survey by
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Cat will close three northern Illinois plants, move 170 jobs to Michigan
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- Published on Friday, 06 June 2014 17:21
- Written by Paul Gordon
Caterpillar Inc. announced Friday it will close three northern Illinois factories that make couplings and move the 170 jobs to a facility in Menominee, Michigan.
The Anchor Coupling Inc. plants ̶̶ two in...
Biodiesel Producers Hit by Policy Uncertainty
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- Published on Wednesday, 14 May 2014 18:05
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Policy setbacks in Washington are...
