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CITY OF EVANSTON: Small Business Loan and Grant Assistance Programs Available

Governor JB Pritzker has announced the launch of new emergency assistance programs for Illinois small businesses. .

By Press release submission | Apr 2, 2020

From Prairie State Wire

175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database

By LGIS News Service | 3 days ago

The number of Illinois nursing homes ranked “much below average” now numbers 175, according to a database managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Business Alliance calls on Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly to take graduated income tax proposal off the ballot

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Chicago, IL (March 19, 2020) – The Illinois Business Alliance is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to remove the graduated income tax amendment from the 2020 General Election ballot.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 1 month ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

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Nothing 'fair' about Pritzker's tax plan for pass-through businesses, IBA president says

By Tom Lawrence | 2 months ago

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it a "fair tax," but critics say it is far from fair and that it would be a mistake to support it when it appears as a referendum question on ballots in November.

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CITY OF EVANSTON: Water Closed at Multiple Evanston Beaches Today Due to Elevated E. Coli Levels

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

Due to elevated and unsafe E. coli levels, the water will be closed today at multiple Evanston beaches including Lee Street Beach, Greenwood Street Beach, Clark Street Beach, and Lincoln Street Beach.

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ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Elgin Symphony Orchestra kicks off 2020 with the classics: Mozart and the Beatles

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2020

Pianist William Wolfram joins the Elgin Symphony Orchestra to give audiences a glimpse into the brilliance of Mozart January 11th - 13th,

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ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Holiday Angels Deliver Toys, Clothes To Local Children

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2019

For over a decade, physicians and employees at Fox Valley Orthopedics have kicked off the holiday season by giving to local children through the Salvation Army - Aurora and Tri-Cities, Breaking Free, and Beautiful U Ministries.

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NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT: Sportsman’s Country Club Open House Celebrates the Past, Embraces the Future

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2019

Join the Northbrook Park District in celebrating the legacy of Sportsman’s Country Club and learn more about the upcoming project to enhance the popular facility.

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CITY OF EVANSTON: Shop Evanston on Small Business Saturday, November 30

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2019

Evanston residents and visitors are encouraged to kick off the holiday shopping season by supporting the City's small, local shops and business districts on National Small Business Saturday, November 30.

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GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Sick days exemplify teachers union's unhealthy effect on Chicago, Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) points to the 244 available sick days Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) leaders were able to hammer out for members as part of their new contract agreement as a prime example of the extreme power the CTU possesses.

From Lake County Gazette

Barrington Hills board says No to marijuana sales

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

The Barrington Hills Village Board of Trustees has unanimously rejected a proposal that would allow recreational marijuana businesses to set up shop in town.

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CITY OF EVANSTON: Fall Flea Market at Robert Crown Center November 2

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2019

Community members are invited to attend and participate in Robert Crown Center's Fall Flea Market, located at 1701 Main St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 2. Admission is free and open to the public.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Candidate Ives to make health care reform a focus in her race to unseat Rep. Casten

By Glenn Minnis | 6 months ago

With average health care costs on the rise for workers and employers alike, congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is intent on making the issue a central component of her battle against incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th District.

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Pension reform is ultimately in the hands of voters, Rep. Morrison says

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2019

The state’s pension crisis has become so dire that Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) sees only one way the course can be reversed.

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Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 6 months ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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MOUNT PROSPECT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mount Prospect Golf Outing 2019 on Sept 26

By Press release submission | Sep 11, 2019

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce Annual Fall Classic 18-Hole Golf Outing is a fun day filled with contests, raffle prizes, breakfast, lunch, "Taste of Mount Prospect" dinner, courtesy beverage cart, and more!

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ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Join us for NIU EIGERlab's 13th Annual FASTPITCH

By Press release submission | Sep 10, 2019

Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Sept. 6.Join us for NIU EIGERlab’s 13th Annual - FASTPITCH - October 9, 2019 Do you have a product or business idea?

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ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Davidson, Pargman partner on new accounting firm

By Press release submission | Sep 7, 2019

Melissa Davidson, CPA, and Kelly J. Pargman, CPA, have announced the founding of their new accounting firm, Davidson Pargman & Company, LLC.