Bloomington–Normal

MITSUBISHI MOTORS DEALER PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - RYAN GREMORE ON HOW GIVING BACK TO CHARITY COMES FULL CIRCLE

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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In 1987, Joe O'Brien built the first non-metro Mitsubishi dealership in the state of Illinois and partnered with Ryan Gremore, O'Brien Mitsubishi Dealer Principal, to provide Mitsubishi vehicles and service to the area.

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  • In 1987, Joe O'Brien built the first non-metro Mitsubishi dealership in the state of Illinois and partnered with Ryan Gremore, O'Brien Mitsubishi Dealer Principal, to provide Mitsubishi vehicles and service to the area.
  • To start, let's discuss the history of your dealer group and the success of your Mitsubishi store.
  • We've been in business since April of 1987; we were the first non-metro Mitsubishi dealer in the state of Illinois.
  • Our community has been extremely good to the Mitsubishi brand and to O'Brien Mitsubishi.

Cookies Unites With Social Equity Partner To Open Its First Illinois Cannabis Retail Store

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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International cannabis lifestyle brand Cookies today announces the grand opening of its first Illinois storefront for adult-use in the spirited college community of Bloomington-Normal, home to Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State University.

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  • International cannabis lifestyle brand Cookies today announces the grand opening of its first Illinois storefront for adult-use in the spirited college community of Bloomington-Normal, home to Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State University.
  • Spanning 2,960 square feet, Cookies Bloomington is only the second dispensary in the city and the first on the area’s west side.
  • It will showcase the full range of Cookies’ cannabis excellence, including its classic cultivars and Cookies SF Local Reserve apparel.
  • We have an absolute fire menu ready for Bloomington this weekend,” said Berner, Co-Founder and CEO of Cookies .

McBeath Financial Group Strengthens Bloomington-Normal Team with Addition of Two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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NORMAL, Ill., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Announced by founder Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group, renowned for delivering concierge-level financial planning services, is solidifying its commitment to top-tier financial guidance with the recent addition of two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals to its Bloomington-Normal team.

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  • NORMAL, Ill., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Announced by founder Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group, renowned for delivering concierge-level financial planning services, is solidifying its commitment to top-tier financial guidance with the recent addition of two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals to its Bloomington-Normal team.
  • While Julie Karstens has freshly achieved her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, Zack Brewer entered the team already possessing this respected designation.
  • Julie Karstens, a cornerstone to McBeath Financial Group with her leadership, work ethic, and remarkable financial planning and tax planning skills over the past two years, recently achieved her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification.
  • "These new team members epitomize the level of excellence we strive to offer our clients," commented Krista McBeath, founder of McBeath Financial Group.

10th Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference Returns to Illinois

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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BROOKFIELD, Wis., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After 7 years, the annual National Strip-Tillage Conference is returning to Bloomington-Normal, Ill., for its 10th-anniversary gathering.

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  • BROOKFIELD, Wis., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After 7 years, the annual National Strip-Tillage Conference is returning to Bloomington-Normal, Ill., for its 10th-anniversary gathering.
  • Billed as the world's largest gathering of strip-tillers and experts, the National Strip-Tillage Conference will be held August 3-4 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
  • Unique from other ag conferences, the National Strip-Tillage Conference offers a mix of general sessions, classrooms, farmer-to-farmer roundtables and face-time with suppliers — all designed for maximum networking and the practical transfer of experience and knowledge.
  • Workshop attendees will participate in in-field equipment demos, review plot trial results, and see the leading edge of agronomy first-hand.

OSF HealthCare and Illinois State launch Connected Communities Initiative (CCI) to expand research and develop solutions to transform health care

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly formalized partnership between Illinois State University and OSF HealthCare will foster research, innovation, and economic development across Illinois.

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  • BLOOMINGTON, Ill., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly formalized partnership between Illinois State University and OSF HealthCare will foster research, innovation, and economic development across Illinois.
  • Illinois State and OSF HealthCare are lead hub members of the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN).
  • OSF Healthcare and Illinois State University have a tradition of collaboration on research, including a recent project to improve low childhood vaccination rates.
  • OSF HealthCare, through OSF Home Care Services, operates an extensive network of home health and hospice services.

Showing Activity Continues to Slow Nationwide in May as Fewer Buyers Compete for Listings

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
Bloomington–Normal, Real estate

CHICAGO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- May home showing traffic slowed again year-over-year throughout the U.S., with just 35 markets recording double-digit showings per listing, and the latest data shows a sea change in which markets are the most popular.  That's according to ShowingTime, one of the residential real estate industry's leading technology providers of showing management and market statistics.

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  • That's according to ShowingTime, one of the residential real estate industry's leading technology providers of showing management and market statistics.
  • "Showing activity continues to be at levels lower than we're used to seeing at this time of year, pointing to a market in transition," said ShowingTime Vice President and General Manager Michael Lane.
  • "Following the surge in mortgage rates, it's reasonable to expect that showing activity will continue to ease, especially when compared to last year's historic numbers."
  • It tracks the average number of appointments received on active listings during the month.

April Slowdown in Showing Activity "Unusual", Reflecting a Slight Softening of Competition Among Buyers According to ShowingTime Data

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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CHICAGO, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buyer competition for listings was slightly subdued in April as 103 markets across the country recorded double-digit showings per listing, compared to 146 in April 2021 and 121 in March of 2022, according to the latest data from ShowingTime, one of the residential real estate industry's leading technology providers of showing management and market stats.

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  • Year-over-year declines occurred throughout most of the country, according to ShowingTime's Showing Index.
  • A combination of tapering demand and comparisons to the hectic pace set last year partly explain April's decrease, though the numbers still indicate robust buyer activity.
  • The South saw an 11.6% decline in showing activity year-over-year, with the West's 35.3% decline rounding out the regions.
  • The ShowingTime Showing Index is compiled using data from more than six million property showings scheduled across the country each month on listings using ShowingTime products and services.

121 Markets Nationwide See Double-Digit Home Showings Per Listing in March

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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CHICAGO, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of markets seeing double-digit showings per listing jumped 46% in the past two months as buyer demand continues to outpace slightly rising inventory, according to the latest data from ShowingTime, one of the residential real estate industry's leading technology providers of showing management and market stats. That's despite March seeing a slight slowdown in showing traffic nationwide compared to last year's unprecedented numbers.

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  • That's despite March seeing a slight slowdown in showing traffic nationwide compared to last year's unprecedented numbers.
  • The 25 busiest individual markets averaged more than 16 showings per listing, including Burlington, Vt.; Bridgeport, Conn.; Fort Collins, Colo.; and Bloomington-Normal, Ill.
  • The growth in the number of markets with double-digit showings jumped from 83 in January to 109 in February and 121 markets in March of this year.
  • By region, the Midwest's 5.9% year-over-year increase in showings per listing led the country, while demand in the South was flat compared to March 2021.

State Farm announces $2 million grant to LISC to fund financial stability, small businesses, housing, safety and health

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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With a new $2 million grant, State Farm is supporting LISC programs that fuel financial stability for families, strong businesses, affordable housing, and better health and safety, all contributing to vibrant local economies.

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  • With a new $2 million grant, State Farm is supporting LISC programs that fuel financial stability for families, strong businesses, affordable housing, and better health and safety, all contributing to vibrant local economies.
  • To date, State Farm has invested more than $151 million in LISC programs and projects.
  • With that, we are thrilled to continue our support of LISC and their holistic approach to developing and revitalizing communities."
  • "State Farm has been helping LISC fuel strong communities of opportunity for more than 20 years," noted LISC CEO Lisa Glover.

BluSky Restoration Contractors Announces Merger With Illinois-Based Menold Construction and Restoration

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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DENVER, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC , a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., announced a merger with Morton, Illinois-based Menold Construction and Restoration, Inc.

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  • DENVER, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC , a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., announced a merger with Morton, Illinois-based Menold Construction and Restoration, Inc.
    "Menold and its owners have an outstanding reputation in the restoration community," said Drew Bisping, BluSky president.
  • The merged companies will continue as BluSky Restoration Contractors, operating 40 offices in 18 states from coast to coast.
  • In addition to restoration services currently provided by Menold, BluSky plans to add its commercial roofing and healthcare restoration business lines to the Illinois markets.
  • For more information about BluSky Restoration Contractors, please visit GoBluSky.com or call (800) 266-5677.