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Menards Home Improvement News

Bar Louie negotiating space in Power & Light DistrictThursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:12PMBar Louie, a Texas-based chain, has confirmed it is in talks to take a spot in the Power & Light District. If negotiations are completed, the company will open there in mid- to late August.

Local businesses take aim at big-box shoppersFriday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:17PMSmall, locally owned businesses can make money off traffic created by nationwide retail chains -- if they use the right strategy, according to members of the Capital Area Independent Business Alliance.

Menards revives plans for south-side megastoreThursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:17PMHome-improvement retailer Menards has revived plans for a “megastore," similar in size to the company’s North Dirksen Parkway store, on the south side of Springfield.

Home Improvement Stores SurveyFriday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:51PMWhich is your favorite home improvement store and why? See what a new survey finds.

Menards planning Howard storeFriday, June 24, 2011 @ 4:13AMHOWARD Menard Inc. is planning a 162,340-square-foot home improvement store north of Woodmans Markets and Gander Mountain.

Major franchises coming to developmentWednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:31AMRoseann Hicks can't wait to get her coffee fix.

VIDEO: Last of seven crime ring defendants sentenced in Isabella CountyWednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 5:40AMAn Isabella County trial judge on Tuesday sentenced the last defendant in a statewide theft ring to 42 months to 20 years in prison.

NEW: VIDEO: Last of seven crime ring defendants sentenced in Isabella CountyTuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 3:20PMAn Isabella County trial judge on Tuesday sentenced the last defendant in a statewide theft ring to 42 months to 20 years in prison.

Is a shake-up coming for your driver?Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:49PMIs your favorite driver in the market for a new ride in 2012?