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Carle Health is excited to open two brand-new, internal medicine clinics in the Illinois Valley as part of our commitment to extending access to high-quality healthcare throughout the region.  It is our privilege to bring continuity of care from trusted providers, and these clinics – located in the communities of Spring Valley and Henry – will provide our patients and th

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet distribution center in Princeton celebrated its grand opening Wednesday, bringing more than 200 jobs to the region.

The GAF facility in Peru began production Wednesday, the company said in a news release. The plant is located north of Interstate 80 and west of Plank Road on the OmniTRAX rail line. The 450,000-square-foot facility will manufacture GAF’s EnergyGuard line of polyisocyanurate (polyiso) insulation products, making it GAF’s fifth polyiso insulation manufacturing plant.

Recognizing the importance of sustainable growth and community wellbeing, the City of Mendota has hired three individuals to join the city’s workforce and contribute to the implementation of innovative development strategies and grant initiatives. This includes a skilled and diverse team who will collaborate on projects designed to enhance the local economy, improve quality of life and create positive youth opportunities.

A new year brings new challenges and opportunities every business must navigate. Few business decisions are as momentous as an expansion or relocation. Leaders contemplating such a move must account for new factors reshaping the business landscape and will affect outcomes for years to come.

A prime spot for development in La Salle has been acquired by an investment group only a month after the La Salle City Council passedon bidding on the property.

The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce announced Jay McCracken has been appointed as interim executive director.

Illinois Valley Community College’s computer aided drafting and design lab received a refresh this fall with 21 new Dell Alienware computers that handle the complex software speedily.