A long-time Clinton business is changing hands.  Mike Chapman, owner of Clinton IGA, has announced he's selling the business to Kirby Foods of Champaign-Urbana, who has stores in eastern Illinois and western Indiana.

Chapman told Regional Radio News that after 47 years in the grocery business, it was time to retire.

Chapman says it's been difficult for him as a single operator.

Chapman told Regional Radio News that some family health issues weighed heavily in his decision to sell the store.

Kirby Foods will officially take over ownership of Clinton IGA in December.