Economic Development

Moline Focused on Increasing Childcare Options

Reliable, flexible childcare is a major concern for working parents. In fact, the 2021 University of Illinois study Women and Child Care...

Pekin Company Sets Gold Standard for Diagnosing COVID

In less than two years, a business in Pekin has grown from a histology lab with 10 employees to a full-service laboratory company with...

A Cold Approach to Coffee Heats Up

Want a new way to enjoy your coffee fix? 40BelowJoe based in Carbondale, Illinois, may provide just the jolt. The innovative new...

Father-Daughter Team Takes Coffee to Next Level

Imagine all the Dippin’ Dots® taste tests Tracey Jones enjoyed growing up while her father, Curt Jones, launched the iconic frozen treat...