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Potbelly Sandwich Works Inks Two Multi-Unit Development Deals
Iconic Sandwich Shop Continues its Aggressive Franchise Growth Expansion with Agreements Signed for 19 Units in Florida and Illinois CHICAGO – Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) (“Potbelly” or the “Company”) is moving swiftly on its Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative with two signed agreements that will bring a total of 19 new shops to the Tampa, Florida area and the…
Read MoreBudzinski Focuses on Lowering Insulin Prices in Roundtable
Springfield, IL – Yesterday, Democratic congressional nominee for Illinois’ 13th congressional district Nikki Budzinski hosted a round table listening session in Springfield on the topic of lowering the cost of insulin for all Americans. Budzinski was joined by two national organizations on the frontlines of supporting working families, including the National Committee to Preserve Social Security…
Read MoreWEEK’S COVID-19 CASES IN MACON COUNTY INCLUDE 5 HOSPITALIZATIONS, ONE DEATH
Newly-confirmed COVID-19 cases · Thursday, September 15, 2022: 23 · Friday, September 16, 2022: 25 · Saturday, September 17, 2022: 16 · Sunday, September 18, 2022: 15 · Monday, September 19, 2022: 15 · Tuesday, September 20, 2022: 43 · Wednesday, September 21, 2022: 13 Hospitalizations: 5 Macon County residents · Up-to-Date on Vaccinations: 1 · …
Read MoreCity Beat: Political Races In Decatur Area Are Dominated By Female Candidates
The “Good Old Boys” club is dead — and has been for a long time when it comes to politics and political campaigns in Decatur and Central Illinois. Recently, I was looking over one of the layouts for a Decatur Tribune edition, and on one of the pages about candidates in various races, I…
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