Business

Bloomington state Rep. Sharon Chung has introduced a insurance bill that invites conversation and compromise between insurance companies and the state.

Country Financial is one of Bloomington-Normal's largest and longest operating businesses. What you may not know is Country Financial did not start in Bloomington.

Often Running in Normal is closing soon. Manager Mitch Hobbs said the running shoe and apparel store will likely close in the next few weeks once its remaining inventory is sold.

The Kohl's store in Bloomington had a soft launch reopening Friday as it returned to its regular business hours.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood is hailing this week's announcement of a trade agreement with the European Union and recent ones with Vietnam, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and Japan as the Trump administration continues to reshape the global economy.

Automobile seat maker Adient will open a facility in Normal to serve Rivian. The $8 million investment will create 75 new full-time jobs.

The Normal Public Library is hosting its first “Kid Market” on Saturday, May 17, to bring a different kind of shopping experience to town.

Several Bloomington restaurants say they can get eggs during the shortage, but prices are beyond exorbitant. They're all struggling to keep up with demand while maintaining quality — and staying in business.

Economic development officials in Bloomington-Normal sometimes express frustration at their inability to gain consensus on the importance of addressing a housing shortage. Here's how the skeptics' argument goes.

The 80-year-old craft and sewing supplier rebounded slightly during a wave of DIY projects during the pandemic, but declared bankruptcy last year. A buyer has opted to liquidate the business.