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Komatsu marked the grand opening of its new Peoria mining and surface haulage headquarters Wednesday with a ceremonial tree planting, a fitting symbol for a company whose name translates from Japanese as "little pine tree." Executives said the new facility signals their commitment to the future of manufacturing in the region and to the planet itself.

Quest Charter Academy was closed earlier this year after falling short of the requirements outlined in state charter laws.

Caterpillar is revamping some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies after a conservative activist set his sights on the company.

Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley reports Justin Perry, 36, of Kingsford, Mich., was pronounced dead at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Authorities are investigating after a fire at Caterpillar's Mapleton foundry left a person dead Thursday evening.

Lower sales kept Caterpillar profits about flat in the first quarter of 2024, when compared to the same time last year.

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Caterpillar is touting strong sales and revenues of $16.8 billion in the third quarter. That's a 12 percent increase from this time last year.

Sales and revenues were $17.3 billion this year, according to a company earning report filed Tuesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. That's a 22 percent increase from last year's second quarter earnings.

The new "Choose Greater Peoria" talent attraction strategy is helmed by the Gilmore Foundation and Greater Peoria Leadership Council, in collaboration with marketing firm Simantel.