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A manufacturer in Putnam County is cutting its workforce.

Monday, the Peru City Council passed a series of votes needed to launch the proposed Peru Midwest Industrial Nexus Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Redevelopment Project Area, Plan and Projects. 

Streator took major steps to pave the way for a proposed Beck’s gas station near City Park, as the Streator City Council approved six ordinances related to tax increment financing (TIF) districts that will support the project.

Solar array revealed in Ottawa, IL, marking a continued sustainability effort. 

The Village of North Utica has officially opened the Market on Mill, a boutique-style retail plaza aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs and attracting visitors to the downtown area. The $1.8 million project is now home to 12 unique vendor stalls and will operate seasonally through December.

Starved Rock Wood Products announced the upcoming closure of its wood products manufacturing facilities in Mendota.

The decision to exit the wood products business and close the company comes after months of a thorough financial review by industry consultants to determine if the company could continue to operate given the challenging market in which it was competing, said Michelle Christ, president of Starved Rock Wood Products.

During his State of the City address, Ottawa Mayor Robb Hasty revealed renderings for a riverfront amphitheater, part of a broader plan to create a community space for events and entertainment.

The Putnam County Rotary Club will hold its annual Ag Night on March 27 at the Putnam County Primary School in Granville. The evening will feature a guest speaker discussing the significance of Illinois River ports for the region's agricultural and transportation sectors.