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Business
2 years ago
Illinois minimum wage set to increase from $14 to $15 per hour in January

The State of Illinois recently announced the minimum wage increase from the initial $14 per hour to $15. The minimum wage for tipped workers will increase to $9 per hour and workers under 18 working fewer than 650 hours per year will be increased to $13 per hour.

The Neil Street location in Champaign is closing.
Business
2 years ago
Champaign’s Oberweis Ice Cream and That Burger Joint to close with a new location in the works

Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store and That Burger Joint closed their doors on Sunday, at least temporarily.

Business
2 years ago
Why furnace maintenance is crucial

Getting your furnace serviced regularly is essential for several reasons, as it ensures safety, efficiency, and reliability while also extending the lifespan of your heating system. Getting your furnace checked before winter is an important step for several reasons:

Business
2 years ago
Local family turns passion for sustainability into thriving business

MAHOMET, IL (Chambana Today) – What started as a simple desire to nurture the earth […]

Business
2 years ago
The City of Champaign is offering free two-hour parking downtown

There is no requirement to provide any proof of purchase at the parking deck to receive the two-hour discount. Parking at the parking deck is also free on City holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The parking deck is located at the corner of Hill and Randolph Streets and has more than 300 visitor parking spaces.

Business
2 years ago
Willard Airport to begin capital improvements in 2025

There are three different projects in the planning stages at Willard Airport in Savoy. The Commercial Airline Terminal Rehabilitation Project will replace two roof sections and two escalators, and repair worn-out pavement on aviation aprons where the planes are parked, serviced, and boarded.

Business
2 years ago
National virtual career fair for veterans

ILLINOIS (Chambana Today) – Veterans, transitioning military members, military spouses, and dependents are invited to […]

Business
2 years ago
JB Pritzker awards $857,000 in grant funding to local tourism and convention bureaus

“Illinois is truly in the Middle of Everything, and our tourism industry is thriving like never before,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Thanks to the International Tourism Grant Program, 11 local tourism and convention bureaus will showcase the best of Illinois to global audiences, attract international visitors, and drive growth to local economies statewide.”

Business
2 years ago
Champaign-Urbana area sees significant growth in new business applications

The Champaign-Urbana area is mirroring this trend, with a significant growth in new business applications. In 2019, the region saw a whopping 1,346 new business applications. By 2023, it rose to 2,182, marking a 62.1% increase, higher than the national average increase of 55.8%.

Business
2 years ago
East Central Illinois Business Team launching in November

“We are excited to introduce this partnership to the East Central Illinois business community,” says Cassandra Dunham, Chair of the ECI Business Team. “Our shared objective is to cultivate a skilled and competent workforce that aligns with the demands of today’s employers and fosters economic growth throughout our region.”

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