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Liautaud keeps corporate office in Champaign, will take licensing firm to Florida
CHAMPAIGN — Jimmy John Liautaud, founder and CEO of the Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches LLC, said he someday wants to return his home and his business to Illinois. But for now he's headed to Florida.
Jobless rate, number of employed both down across area
Unemployment rates in East Central Illinois fell in September, not only from August but also from a year earlier.
Champaign County's unemployment rate dropped to 7.8 percent in September, down from 8.9 percent in August.
Meanwhile, Vermilion County's rate dipped to 10 percent, down from 11 percent in August.
Danville officials think it's about time they took advantage of the river
DANVILLE — Walking through the heart of Danville's downtown business district, it's difficult to know the Vermilion River cuts through just 300 yards away.
Champaign backs summer jobs program for 2013
CHAMPAIGN — A city council evaluation of the city and school district's summer jobs program for students was all accolades again, and officials are getting started on the summer 2013 program earlier this time.
Danville council backs auto dealer redevelopment agreement
DANVILLE - Despite complaints from two long-time automobile business owners in the city, aldermen threw their support Tuesday night behind a redevelopment agreement that will financially assist in the redevelopment of the former American Chevrolet dealership on North Vermilion Street and the redevelopment of Courtesy Ford's current location on West Main Street.
New UI faculty hires so far fail to offset campus losses
URBANA — Despite recent efforts to increase the number of faculty on campus, the University of Illinois has fewer professors this fall as an unprecedented number of them retired over the summer or left for jobs elsewhere.
It's Your Business: Denny's returning to Champaign
Hey, Grand Slam Breakfast fans! Denny's is returning to Champaign after a 10-year absence.
David Kahre, who has the franchise for 10 other Denny's restaurants, plans to open an 11th this year at 702 W. Town Center Blvd.
That building originally housed Damon's and later Benningan's and Crazy Buffet.
Jobless rates drop in August
CHAMPAIGN — Unemployment rates in East Central Illinois were generally lower in August than they were in July — and also lower than a year earlier.
Champaign County's rate was 8.9 percent in August, down from 9.1 percent in July and 9.3 percent in August 2011, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Clifford-Jacobs to eliminate second shift, lay off 36
CHAMPAIGN — Clifford-Jacobs Forging Co. will eliminate its second shift on Friday, laying off 36 people, company President Bruce Wylie said Wednesday.
The move comes two years after the forging company in north Champaign added a second shift for the first time in 30 years.
RPC to absorb job-training consortium
CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign Consortium is coming under the umbrella of the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission.
The consortium is the local agency that administers Workforce Investment Act grants for job training in Champaign, Ford, Iroquois and Piatt counties.
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