State in period of steady growth

URBANA – The Illinois economy continues to hum along in a sustained period of steady, modest growth, according to the latest readings of the University of Illinois Flash Index.

The index dipped to 106.7 in July, down from 106.8 in June. The index has varied by only two-tenths of a point over the past three months, a UI release stated.

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• State gives Pepsi pouring rights
• Sons save father in cardiac arrest
• Dental practice gives free exams and school supplies
• Mediator sought in Fisher; Mahomet teacher talks continuing
• Champaign schools scheduling registration
• I-57 traffic will be detoured temporarily
• County committee to consider new court fee to fund program
• Jury acquits man despite DNA evidence
• Champaign man accused of armed break-in
• Blaze destroys shed and vehicles
• Cause of house fire that left two homeless investigated
• Trustees approve south-end subdivision for Ogden
• Obituaries