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Each Tuesday, the State Journal-Register business editor, Tim Landis, joins WUIS' Bill Wheelhouse to discuss the latest business news in central Illinois.Airs Tuesdays at 4:45 PM and Wednesdays at 7:45 AM on 91.9 and the stream at WUIS.org.

Business Report: Fracking Permit Filed; Kidzeum To Begin Construction; Sherwood Plaza Update

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Sean Crawford talks with State Journal-Register Business Editor Tim Landis.

This week:

* The first permit for fracking in Illinois has been filed.  It’s for a site in southern Illinois.

* Sherwood Plaza-Kmart on Wabash: Renovation work has begun  Permits show Outback Steakhouse, Burlington Coat Factory and Binny's Beverage Depot as initial tenants.

* Kidzeum of Science and Industry: Has asked county board to approve nearly $2.4 million in economic-development revenue bonds, which puts that project over the top after eight-year, $6.9 million in fundraising; Construction kickoff Thursday.

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