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The housing landscape in rural areas is continuously evolving, presenting unique challenges for communities in Henry, Mercer, and Stark Counties, according to a news release. Recognizing the importance of understanding and addressing these challenges, the University of Illinois Extension is conducting a comprehensive housing study to gather insights from residents and stakeholders. Led by Community […]
Beginning a new job can be stressful for so many people. From learning the different regimens to understanding new coworkers personalities, one can be discouraged while venturing onto a new career pa...
Central Illinois communities convening on coal plant transition Canton Daily Ledger HAVANA—In the fall of 2019, the communities of Canton and Havana were hit with the shocking news that Vistra Corp. planned closing the local coal-fired power plants within three months. Community leaders were left to navigate the detrimental impacts to their tax base and workforce and they turned to each other to share ideas and resources. This scenario is happening throughout Illinois. In the central Illinois region, Hennepin and Coffeen are experiencing similar challenges as Canton and Havana. ...
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge / Facebook When you rack your brain for places to get away for a weekend, Havana, Illinois, might not be top of mind. At first glance, Havana has a lot of raw ingredients needed for tourism. The Mason County seat sits along the Illinois River, about an hour's drive away from Peoria, Springfield, or Bloomington, as the crow flies. University of Illinois recreation and tourism professor Dr. Sharon Zou says proximity to population hubs aren't the city's only asset. "The Main Street downtown redevelopment is really impressive. So we kind of have a nice combin...