Plans for old JBJ building move forward

CHAMPAIGN – The old JBJ antique store and craft mall building will soon be getting a new life as Whiteline Market.

The city council Tuesday night approved a development agreement with Janet and Barry Bubin, owners of the popular Ko-Fusion restaurant at 1 E. Main St. They plan a $3.2 million renovation of the building at the northwest corner of Neil and William streets.

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