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Peoria officials are working together to attract a new call center business to the city. Mark Rothert is assistant Peoria County Administrator for Economic Development. He says the company would create about 200 jobs if it locates in the area. "Right now, immediately, if the company were to expand into Peoria, they could fill about 50 jobs immediately. So, with that potential of 200 jobs, this is a good project to be working on to help spur on our economic development," says Rothert. |
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Illinois' finances were already bleak when Pat Quinn became governor in 2009. Despite heavy cuts and an end to the national recession, they remain so. Spending pressures have grown more intense as the state has put more money into government workers' pensions. That's the picture Quinn will paint today when he gives his fifth budget address. Illinois Public Radio’s Amanda Vinicky has the details. |
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The first woman elected to statewide office in Illinois has died. Dawn Clark Netsch was 86. In January, she revealed she had ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Netsch was a Democrat, but people on both sides of the aisle Tuesday are remembering her as a committed public servant. Brian Mackey has more. |
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The new Target Store in East Peoria is open for business. It’s part of the city’s new downtown that includes new roads with a roundabout and storefront opportunities for shops and restaurants. The Costco Store opened about four months ago as one of the anchors to the Levee District. East Peoria Mayor Dave Mingus:
Mingus: “Target is really very symbolic of our vision being enforce. Its been a long journey and now with these openings and more to come, it really just makes it a reality for our public and our region. It’s for real, the Levee District and its going to be really great for our people.”
The new Target Store employes more than 150 people. The store is in its soft opening now.
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