Chocolate factory to expand in Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON – A $75 million investment in Bloomington will bring 50 new jobs to the state.  Global confectionery company Ferrero Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new chocolate processing facility – the company’s first location outside

IEMA encourages Illinois residents to prepare for earthquakes

SPRINGFIELD – In recognition of the earthquake risk posed by the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and local emergency management agencies are preparing for the annual drill this week. “While

Arson suspected in multi-alarm Rutland blaze

RUTLAND – A fire in Rutland on Friday is likely an arson, according to authorities. Around 5 AM the Toluca-Rutland fire department were called to the 100 block of SW Front Street for a fully involved commercial