In the crazy holiday season remember to shop at your local retailers.

First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) ("First Mid" or the "Company") announced today that the acquisition of SCB Bancorp, Inc. ("Soy Capital"), which includes Soy Capital Bank and Trust and its wholly owned subsidiary, J.L. Hubbard Insurance and Bonds, has been completed.

Six days until Small Business Saturday!

Two Lexington businesses working together.

The City of Lexington is thrilled to announce the newest business in Lexington, Lavender & Lili.

Get in the Christmas spirit at our silent auction featuring decorated trees, wreaths, gift baskets, center pieces, porch decor and so much more!

Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Oct. 27.Three Roses Bed & Breakfast will be hosting the November Mix & Mingle on Thursday, November 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

Aleena’s Bath and Body Boutique welcomed Chamber representatives and other local leaders for a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, October 17.

Conversations surrounding the legalization of recreational marijuana have become more and more commonplace over the last couple of years – with many lining up on both sides of the issue.

Cori Mose has joined the growing staff of LRS® Web Solutions as an Account Executive.

Penn Landscaping welcomes Mike Hoff to their sales team.

FE Moran Security Solutions, a nationwide provider of electronic security, life safety, and monitoring systems, and one of the largest security alarm companies in the Midwest, announces the addition of Joe Jordan to the leadership team as Chief Strategy Officer.

Chamber representatives as well as local business leaders gathered September 27th to welcome Tattered Wings into the business community.

GLCAC and PCAC are excited to present a demonstration by Tim Kowalczyk.

Enbridge Energy will be hosting the October Mix & Mingle on Thursday, October 4 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Come join us at 21979 N 1500 East Road, Pontiac.

Miller Park Zoo will have adjusted hours on Saturday the 15th of September to accommodate their Zoo Do fundraising event.

From borrowing books, movies, and music, to getting homework help, or enjoying story time, there’s no end to the amazing items and activities available with a library card.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois announced today that ground-breaking of the Peoria Ronald McDonald House will begin Mon., Sept. 17, 2018.

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Family Medicine Clinic part of Plymouth Plaza FAIRBURY — Jefferson Community Health & Life Plymouth Clinic will open Sept. 6.