Southern Illinois Economy

In 1991 the Illinois Center Mall opened its doors expanding Marion’s commercial footprint to the west. Economic Development Manager Glenn Clarida says other parts of the city were left behind.

The bill would sell the Southern Illinois Artisans Center and the surrounding property to the Rend Lake Conservancy District.

SI Now reports it has filed articles of incorporation with the state to become a not-for-profit corporation.

The Illinois Manufacturer’s Association stopped at COM PAC International Wednesday as part of their “Manufacturing Matters” tour. The Association recently commissioned an independent study on the economic impact of the manufacturing industry in the state.

Bed Bath and Beyond is closing around 150 low-producing stores including the Carbondale location. The company plans to close producing stores and reduce corporate and supply chain personnel by 20%.

The company is cutting back due to revenue losses

Three area projects were included in this round of funding.

Landmarks Illinois and Banterra Bank are teaming up to offer the "Preserve Southern Illinois Grant Program".

Arrrowleaf detailed their impact on the bottom seven counties in their recently released annual report. The human services organization has more than 25 programs that involve behavioral health, developmental services and community collaboration.

Non-profit groups are invited to apply for the grants until February 25, 2022.