Nov. 21, 2009, 10:31 am
As more families struggle in the tough economy, retailers are trying to make paying for holiday gifts more flexible by ... Read Full Story
Nov. 21, 2009, 10:29 am
SPRINGFIELD -- Bankruptcies are on the rise in central Illinois. In the 12-month period ending in October, 11,377 people and ... Read Full Story
Nov. 21, 2009, 10:27 am
CHAMBER NEWS * The Manteno Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 2009 Christmas party hosted by McClain Ford, 222 ... Read Full Story
Nov. 21, 2009, 10:26 am
DETROIT -- U.S. auto sales could top an annual rate of 10.8 million in November, General Motors Co.'s top sales ... Read Full Story
Nov. 21, 2009, 10:12 am
ROCKFORD -- This year's wet, cool weather is expected to take its toll on the state's corn and soybean production, ... Read Full Story
Nov. 19, 2009, 8:45 am
WASHINGTON -- The budding economic recovery isn't getting much help from the home-building industry, which normally creates jobs and drives ... Read Full Story
Nov. 18, 2009, 11:23 am
KANKAKEE * The Kankakee Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first seven-story Business After Hours from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday ... Read Full Story
Nov. 18, 2009, 11:22 am
ROCKFORD -- Out of work for nearly three years, Jean Eige isn't against going back to school. She had always ... Read Full Story
Nov. 18, 2009, 11:21 am
Question: With so much constant change in technology around me, I sometimes feel lost. What advice can you offer about ... Read Full Story
Nov. 14, 2009, 10:46 am
Dear Dave, How do you balance ambition with contentment? Fran Dear Fran, This is a really good question! To be ... Read Full Story
Nov. 14, 2009, 10:44 am
Tip of the Week With unemployment in the United States hovering around 10 percent, many people are transitioning from employee ... Read Full Story
Nov. 14, 2009, 10:41 am
KANKAKEE * The Grand Opening of the Majestic Centre's Towne Mall, 150 N. Schuyler Ave. in Kankakee, will be from ... Read Full Story
Nov. 14, 2009, 10:32 am
GOVERNMENT Indiana to begin layoffs INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana's state government has started laying off workers because of dwindling state revenues. ... Read Full Story
Nov. 14, 2009, 9:59 am
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will convene a White House summit early next month to explore ways to reverse the ... Read Full Story