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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.

UAW members across four locals in Illinois and Pennsylvania voted over the weekend to ratify a new six-year contract with Caterpillar.