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10 years later, Shoppes at Grand Prairie impact is huge
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- Published on Wednesday, 20 August 2014 14:24
- Written by Paul Gordon
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie, the shopping center that some city fathers didn’t want and naysayers thought would hurt the local economy, was the catalyst for a near $40 million gain in Home Rule Tax receipts its first decade in existence, according to a Bradley University study.
Allegiant to add flights from Peoria to Orlando
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- Published on Tuesday, 19 August 2014 15:42
- Written by Paul Gordon
Direct flights from Peoria to Orlando, Florida will soon be available again, according to officials from the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport.
Allegiant Air will begin flying to and from Orlando, home of Disney World, on Mondays and Fridays beginning Nov. 14, said Gene Olson, director of airports. The flights will depart Peoria...
Global investor confidence in U.S. continues to rise
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- Published on Wednesday, 13 August 2014 17:51
- Written by PRNewswire
Global investor confidence in the United States...
Honda tops auto theft list for 2013
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- Published on Monday, 18 August 2014 15:07
- Written by PRNewswire
A pair of Hondas were the most popular cars on the road in 2013 ̶ for thieves.
U.S. commercial real estate markets continue recovery, but vulnerability remains
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- Published on Thursday, 07 August 2014 17:56
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It's Back to School time! Some facts about this special time of year
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- Published on Friday, 15 August 2014 14:43
- Written by PRNewswire
It’s August, summertime is winding down and vacations are coming to an end, signaling that back-to-school...
Astronomers find possible 'zombie star'
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- Published on Wednesday, 06 August 2014 16:18
- Written by PRNewswire
Using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, a team of astronomers has spotted a star system that could have left behind a "zombie...
Cat voices support for patent legislation
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- Published on Thursday, 14 August 2014 16:20
- Written by Paul Gordon
Caterpillar Inc. on Thursday expressed its support for a bill that would create laws to help Illinois companies protect their intellectual property and is now awaiting Gov. Pat Quinn’s signature.
Local, state tourism up in 2013
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- Published on Thursday, 31 July 2014 18:28
- Written by Paul Gordon
The Peoria area, much like the state of Illinois, enjoyed increased tourism during 2013, the third consecutive year the numbers were higher, according to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Revealing numbers during...
