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A large manufacturing employer in Princeton is ceasing operations in 2026.

Hennepin Mayor Quentin J. Buffington spoke while dedicating the “Grazing Cattle”, a public art sculpture, on Saturday. The unveiling and dedication of the sculpture was a part of a two-part ceremony, as the official opening of the Kevin Coleman bridge to the wetlands.

“Public art has a unique way of enriching our environment,” Buffington. “It tells our story, brightens our spaces and inspires connection and conversation.”

Amazon announced Tuesday it had opened its new last-mile delivery facility in Ottawa, bringing in jobs while speeding up deliveries across the Illinois Valley.

Construction on the 50,800-square-foot facility on the east side of town began in October 2024 to enhance delivery speed and efficiency throughout the region.

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.