HENRY A longstanding chemical plant at the north edge of Henry has announced plans to shut down this summer, potentially idling up to 50 employees.
Emerald Polymer Additives LLC has decided to de-commission its local site because of “low-cost foreign competition,” according to plant manager Galen Hathcock.
“Emerald produces rubber antioxidants and accelerators (used in tire production) at the Henry plant but has seen a significant decline in demand for these products in recent years as a result of low-cost foreign competition, primarily from Asia, which is also gaining market share in tire and rubber production,” Hathcock said in an email.
Top Regional News: Brother of Peoria s latest homicide victim also died in shooting
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Brother of Peoria s latest homicide victim also died in shooting
PEORIA For the second time in three months, almost to the day, a family lost a loved one to gunfire: Friday night, Jevon Gilliam, 31, was shot to death, nearly three months since his brother, Robert Gilliam Jr., 31, was shot and killed Nov. 2 in the 2900 block of North Knoxville Avenue.
Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood confirmed Monday that the two were brothers. Harwood said that Jevon Gilliam likely died instantly when he was shot late Friday night several times at a South Peoria gas station. Additional details regarding range of fire and caliber of weapon are being withheld, pending continued investigation by the Peoria Police Department.