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Survey shows fewer plan to gift co-workers this year

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ThinkstockPhotos 481436474Despite a predicted uptick in consumer spending during the months of November and...

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These sculptures have a definite local flair

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catsculpture2Welders would probably tell you there is a definite element of art that goes into their work. For sure, a good vision would be an asset when making sure pieces go well together.

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NRF: Holiday spending expected to rise slightly

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By Kathy Grannis Allen

National Retail Federation

christmas gifts presentsNovember is here,  Read more...

Cat's Oberhelman to chair Business Roundtable

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oberhelmanDoug Oberhelman, chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc., will become chairman of the Business Roundtable on Jan. 1, the organization announced Wednesday.

Oberhelman will serve a two-year term as chairman of the...

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Cat puts silver lining in latest announcement

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600px Caterpillar logoCaterpillar Inc. says there is a silver lining in its announcement made late Thursday about more job losses, including the likelihood that Building HH in East Peoria will be closed.

The announcement brings to just over 2,000 the...

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Big meeting, little progress in Springfield

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By Mark Fitton

Illinois News Network

capitolSPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ governor and four legislative leaders are at least talking about talking again.

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Rauner reaches labor deals, but still in fight with AFSCME

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By Mark Fitton

Illinois News Network

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration on Wednesday announced it has reached new four-year deals with several trade unions, capitol Read more...

Judge orders state to pay for insurance; criticizes 'fiddle while burning' posture

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By Mark Fitton

Illinois News Network

capitolSPRINGFIELD — A St. Clair County judge has ordered the state to pay its health insurance contributions for home health care workers. Read more...

Molly Crusen Bishop: Finding success swimming with sharks

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mollylogoMore than 100,000 people auditioned for ABC’s hit TV show “Shark Tank”. Only two have ever been asked to come back a second time after an unsuccessful first pitch, and one of them is from Peoria.

He is Dave Alwan and he successfully...

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