From an early age, Terry Nybakke had an interest in the family business. “I attended Bloomington Junior High School and walked to our Front St. location and fixed vacuums almost every day after school!” said Terry.
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I had passed Bobzbay at least a dozen times, usually on my way to meet a friend for coffee or interview a source for a story.
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“We are the most tailored fitness club in town!” said Carl Clover of The Workout Company in Normal.
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While I’ve been reporting on Rivian ever since it crept out of secrecy and purchased the 2.6M sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Normal, little has been said about the company’s viability once they are in production.
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“My favorite menu item is the Windy City Fire pizza,” said Pat Fruin, owner of Flingers Pizza Pub in Bloomington. “I eat pizza almost every day,” continued Pat.
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Everyone should have to work in the service industry at least once in their early adult years…
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A memorandum of understanding between the City of Bloomington and the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council sets new expectations for the agency that’s faced increased scrutiny from governing bodies over the last year.
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“Constitution Trail has been a big benefit to biking and to bike sales,” said Chris Koos, owner of Vitesse Cycle Shop in Normal.
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After a 3 year hiatus, Frontier Airlines is back in Bloomington-Normal. Now branded as an ultra-low-cost carrier, Frontier will offer flights to both Denver and Orlando.
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As more and more U.S. farmers are adding a crop of renewable energy to their fields, one of the nation’s top agriculture cooperatives is following suit.
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“Scheduling is the most challenging part of our business,” says Katie Barling of Kenny’s Delivery in Bloomington.
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When one door closes, another door to opportunity opens. Blake Whittle, Illinois State University sophomore business administration major, 20, of Pontiac, realizes that fact.
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Morton Based self-driving tech firm, AutonomouStuff has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by Swedish Engineering Company, Hexagon AB.
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“For the first two years we worked out of Spencer’s basement,“ said Gary. “The market wasn’t doing real good, but sometimes it’s better to start a new business at that time” continued Gary.
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Chad Parker was a junior at Bloomington High School when he started building websites for local businesses from an office set up in his parents’ basement.
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“After I graduated from high school in 1976 I was tired of school and wanted to work,” said Ken Criser, part-owner of Wm. MarKen Jewelers in Bloomington. Ken was trained in the “old school” ways of hand fabricating, diamond setting and repairing jewelry.
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The Sears at Bloomington’s Eastland Mall is not included in the company’s latest round of store closures.
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After a bit of a delay, the guys at Keg Grove Brewing Company are gearing up to open their doors to the public Friday.
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“In my senior year of high school I decided wanted to be an accountant,” said Sherri Chinski, owner of Reiser, Chinski & Co., LLP.
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