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CHICAGO- More than 100 businesses in the Southwest Side and Southwest Suburbs have received more than $3.2 million in Back to Business program funding thanks to the advocacy and support of State Senator Bill Cunningham and…

As the city does its best to keep a poker face, Bally CEO Soo Kim landed at Midway Airport on Wednesday afternoon for a meeting with Mayor Lori Lightfoot to ostensibly finalize his choice as Chicago casinos.The meeting, scheduled for…

(The Center Square) - Illinois' shrinking population could eventually lead to a weakened economic outlook, a…

Full Name: Shannon TeresiWhat office are you looking for? Illinois ComptrollerWhat offices, if any, have you already held? McHenry County Auditor (elected)City: Crystal Lake, ILOccupation: Certified Public Accountant, McHenry County…

Buy now or wait? That's the question prospective homeowners struggle to answer in today's hot housing market. Many potential buyers have leaned toward the “wait” side of this equation. In fact, about 75% of consumers think now is a bad…

A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump is set to expire on Friday, people familiar with the investigation told NPR. Danielle Filson, spokeswoman for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin…

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CARDIFFTickets on sale for Taste of CardiffThe annual Taste of Cardiff, presented by Cardiff 101 Main Street, will take place from 5.30pm to 8.30pm on May 5 in Cardiff city center-by-the-Sea and Restaurant Row along the South Coast Highway.…

(The Center Square) — Now that Gov. JB Pritzker has signed what he called a balanced budget, Republicans say…

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2022--The 8th Annual Booth-Kellogg Acquisition Entrepreneurship (ETA)…

New big-money revelations about the wealth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are stirring debate on a long-standing issue:Should religions be exempt from taxes?While most American houses of worship operate on small budgets…

Pension deficits are pushing communities to consider more borrowing – and gambling with the proceeds – as pensions continue to consume a larger share of budgets. Illinois municipalities are battling a $75 billion…

Northbrook, Ill. – David Hochberg, head of financing at Homeside Financial, urges those looking for refinancing options to consider doing so immediately before mortgage rates rise further during 2022. As of April 10, 2022, the national…

Money is one of the top stressors for most Americans in almost every survey; often ranking No. 1. Even before the pandemic, 30% of Americans said they were within three paychecks of needing to borrow money or defaulting on…

Democratic legislative leaders and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Thursday announced an agreement on the state's fiscal year 2023 budget that aims to pay down $1.2 billion in state debt and includes temporary tax relief in times of high…

Some of Brookport's voters will head to a new polling station beginning with the June 28 primary election.At…

By Brandon Lowrey (April 5, 2022, 11:42 a.m. EDT) — Edelson PC on Tuesday offered to pay millions of dollars to the widows and orphans of plane crash victims whose settlements were stolen by his co-counsel in disgrace, Girardi Keese,…

When Mr. Biden took office, he chose Paige Herwig, a former Demand Justice lawyer, to help select his judicial nominees, and the group stepped up its campaign to diversify the professional backgrounds of federal judges, calling for more…

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New Jersey, United States,- the Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Adhesives Market report always aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the overall market. In order to secure the finances of the industry, it aims to provide some independent…

CIT Bank is a bank I discovered a few years ago after learning how expensive wire transfers were. Very few banks offer it for free and some charge up to $50 to send and receive wire transfers. CIT Bank is the one that charges no fees for…

Congratulations and criticism are in order for the Park District of Oak Park, as it has now launched the much-desired community recreation center project. Last Saturday, the traditional shovels and hard hats event took place on…

A group of clergymen and political leaders on Chicago's South Side will aim to draw attention to issues of poverty and poor health care on Sunday afternoon, handing out free gas coupons at a local gas station . According…

I know everyone feels like they're being robbed when they stop at a gas station to fill up right now, but gas theft is becoming a big problem in Illinois.Natnan SrisuwanNatnan SrisuwanWhen I talk about gas theft, I'm not talking about…

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – As the war on Ukraine continues, a local church is stepping up its efforts to support its sister church and all Ukrainians. Pastor Peter Dibley of First Covenant Church Rockford said so far the pastor in…

(The Center Square) — While the pain at the pump lingers and no signs are abating, some say the governor's…

State finances are in better shape, but still far, far from healthy.When Governor JB Pritzker presented his…

George "Lawrence" Hall, 87, of Elizabethtown passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.Lawrence came to Elizabethtown in the early 1960s as an agricultural services consultant for Kentucky Utilities. He then…

Kevin J. Martinsen, 64, of La Porte, Indiana, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.Kevin was born July 24, 1957 in La Porte, Indiana to the late Walter and Barbara (New) Martinsen.On June 28, 1986, Kevin married Susan (Ekstrom), who…

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On February 22, Watseka City Council approved the establishment of a telecommunications fee.Council approved…

Some couples mutually decide that they want to have a single income household. But for the others, the decision is made for them.The COVID-19 pandemic has left many in this situation, especially in its early stages, when businesses closed…

Millions of people quit their jobs every month in what many have dubbed the "big quit." Before joining the massive job exodus, do a thorough analysis of your financial situation. This, of course, means you need…

Many people are interested in old transportation companies, whether trucking companies, railroads, airlines or shipping lines. These companies are called "fallen flags" and the term describes companies whose corporate names have been…

Suburban mayors are again calling on Illinois lawmakers to increase the amount of state tax revenue distributed to municipal governments, and they view this legislative session as their best opportunity in years to claw…

The start of the year marks budget season for many states, and governors across the country have tabled spending proposals. Although not finalized, many of these plans include a…

Last week the Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago and Kansas City released updates on farm income, farmland values ​​and farm credit conditions starting in the fourth quarter of 2021. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago David Oppedahl, senior…

As he steps up his bid for re-election, Governor JB Pritzker fired some of his sharpest jabs yet at Republican challengers on Friday, accusing them of buying off 'crazy' messages spread by the former president Donald Trump, including…

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Tax watchdog Truth in Accounting has again given Chicago an "F" grade, thanks to high debt due to unsustainable retirement costs. Solving the problem will require amending the Illinois Constitution. Chicago earned a failing…

Fund At the end of last month, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) has issued an update titled "Farm Bill Primer: Conservation Title.” CRS explained that, A farm bill's conservation title typically contains reauthorizations,…

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papaya, a mobile bill payment app that simplifies bill payments for consumers using computer vision technology, announced two new senior executive hires to accelerate business growth and increase…

Four local leaders recently came together to highlight their work around education policies. On Zoom on Jan. 26, Senate Speaker Don Harmon (D-Oak Park), Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood), State Rep. La Shawn…

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After Angela Gregg's 4-year-old son was murdered while visiting Chicago over Labor Day weekend, his life — and his finances — changed instantly. She had to quit her job in Alabama and move here to fight for justice…

DECATUR — The Decatur School Board filed a vote on Tuesday to approve the renewal of Robertson Charter School's contract through June 30, 2027.Due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases, Tuesday's meeting was held both on…

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Through Journal staff | to January 21, 2022 Didech Daniel Didech (D-Buffalo Grove) announced he will seek a third term as state representative from the 59th district. Didech will seek the…

The Paducah Area Community Reuse Organization began 2022 by allocating…

An intimate private service for Phyllis Ann Baker, 76, of Claremore, formerly of Pryor, took place on Monday January 17 at Brookdale Memory Care in Claremore. A public memorial service will be held at a future date to be determined.…

Steam locomotion, the specialty of the RHMA, was phased out in the mid-1900s as the country switched to diesel engines. In 2020, the Mt. Vernon, Illinois-based railroad company announced it would close its Silvis plant to consolidate…

Northbrook, Jan. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northbrook, Illinois -- David Hochberg of Chicago real estate finance company Team Hochberg advertises his services to help people buy the perfect home in and around the Chicago area. With…

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul speaks to the media Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (WTTW News via BlueRoomStream) Tens of thousands of borrowers in Illinois and across the country will have their student loan debt forgiven following a…

Along with the New Year bringing a new calendar, now is the time to set some important goals for the next 12 months. It could mean finally paying off debt, buying a house, or taking a long-delayed vacation.With inflation and economic…

ROSCOE - Winnebago County Board Member Steve Schultz is racing for County Treasurer.He is the second person in as many months to do so. Rockton Township administrator Randy Johnson, a Republican, announced his candidacy for the…

Government reform Lightfoot campaigned heavily on a reform agenda, laying out a nine point ethics plan. The main promises included the end of the prerogative of the Aldermanes, the expansion of the powers of the inspector general of the…

As Springfield prepares for an abridged spring legislative session, an issue that hasn't received much attention beyond the pages of Crain is about to come to the fore. This is how the state, along with its employers and workers, will…

TOKYO - Asian stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday despite concerns over the rising number of coronavirus cases in the region. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 1.8% to 29,301.79 on the first day of trading in…

Sal Dimiceli This past year has been one of the most difficult for my family. Our son was born prematurely last May with many health problems. After a difficult…

Gary Clark Jr. at the Moody Amphitheater in Waterloo Park in August (Photo by David Brendan Hall)…

Considered a prominent member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, popularly known as Mormons, leaves the LDS Church because of his positions on LGBTQ and women's rights, among other civil…

In the first test against South Africa, Team India (India vs South Africa 1st test) reached a position of strength. At the end of the first day of play, India's score is 272/3. KL Rahul (122) and Ajinkya Rahane (40) are undefeated.…

In a normal year - and no, we haven't had one recently - only the small minority of those who detail their tax returns can deduct charitable donations. This year, however, most people can take a break from donating money to charity,…

This video posted to the Prairie Du Pont Volunteer Firefighters Facebook page shows a meeting of the district administration board that became…

The happy days are back at ethanol plants, with profits close to the all-time high of 2014. Black ink has all but wiped out the industry's bad old days in 2020 brought on by the pandemic-induced reduction in liquid…

Elias Khoury has worked for the state's transportation ministry for almost a decade, and the highway maintainer says high-speed motorists have made his job less safe over the years."The drivers are going faster and faster," said Khoury, a…

There was something wrong with Maia. The young ferret had a fever, was losing weight and was not as active…

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NEW ORLEANS - Speaking to reporters at a meeting of the Democratic Governors Association, Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina gave an emphatic response when asked if he expected the president Biden is running for a second term - and if…

Just a few months ago, more than 50,000 electronic witness records were filed in opposition to a proposed legislative amendment to state law on the right to conscience in health care. Whether you think all of these filings were…

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At the end of the year, my family and I join with over a thousand other local landowners in Sangamon County to pay higher property taxes due to the annexation of our property in the district. of Springfield Park.Last year, amid the global…

USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) said on Wednesday that "Net farm income, a general measure of profit, should to augment $ 22.0 billion (23.2 percent) from 2020 to $ 116.8 billion in 2021. This expected increase follows a forecast to…

In this March archive photo, an Albuquerque public schools bus equipped with wifi waits for students as it is parked near the Pajarito Mesa Community Center. More than 20% of New Mexico public school students live in homes…

Editor's Note: Several reports said on Saturday night that the state of New Mexico is expected to hire Jerry Kill to replace Doug Martin.The State of New Mexico position is open. It had been expected for some…

Major Glen Caddy said he plans to retire from the Salvation Army next year after more than 40years of service.The Salvation Army plays a central role in delivering social services to people around the world, and Major Glen Caddy has spent…

Bloomington City Council on Monday approved an interim combined tax levy of $ 27 million, with plans to maintain a flat tax rate of 1.4%.While the council unanimously supported the bulk of the levy…

Vacation meetings can be a great time to talk to your parents about important financial matters, such as estate planning or long-term care. The need to discuss this topic can be particularly acute if you don't see your loved ones often or…

Illinois teenager Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges against him in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The families of the two men who were shot and killed by Rittenhouse during the protest said they would continue their legal actions against…

CINCINNATI, November 18, 2021 / PRNewswire / - First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) announces that its…

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Auxiliary Bishop Andrew H.…

Carmen Collins' face was visible almost everywhere in Chicago in the 1970s. Her sleek, polished beauty was the highlight of high fashion magazines for clothing, makeup, and hair care products. She appeared on Mademoiselle and waved to…

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A few blocks from the University of Texas at Austin, planning for a new "University of Austin" is underway, supported by academics and intellectuals who say they have been rejected because of their beliefs. The university, they promise,…

A Caddo parish commissioner and his sister pleaded guilty on Friday to federal wire fraud charges in U.S. District Court before Federal Judge Elizabeth E. Foote, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice .Caddo Ward…

The program has John Deere attorneys who volunteer as mediators, but panelists said those mediators face additional work pressures as a result of the strike. The goal of the overall program is to spare Quad-Cities homeless resources…

Amendment 1 would constitutionally prohibit Illinois lawmakers from removing power from unions. This would give government union leaders more power than voters and those elected to represent the interests of voters. That's…

Unless reformed, the teachers' retirement system could eventually run out of money and be unable to pay the benefits promised to retirees, while making it more expensive for teachers to live in Illinois. The Illinois pension…

Amid growing concerns about climate change and social unrest, institutional investors are increasingly applying environmental, social and governance criteria in their portfolio decisions. Yet while ESG factors are important for investors…

METROPOLIS, Ill. - The New Year will bring increased energy costs, not…

A new mom working for Amazon was so frustrated at being underpaid by the company, she emailed founder Jeff Bezos to complain, sparking an internal investigation.Its actions revealed that Amazon consistently underpaid workers on leave and…

Name: Jeff HolschuhAge: 39Occupation: Vice President Business Services / Marketing1. Please introduce yourself and explain why you are coming to the school board.I am originally from Rock Falls, Illinois. I graduated from the University…

No one wants to find themselves losing their home to foreclosure, but if you are in this situation, there is potentially still time to recover using the right of repurchase. © DavidPinoPhotography / Shutterstock…

The physical changes inside the cavernous former sports complex in Libertyville have been subtle, but its new operator has worked diligently for months to restart the facility and strengthen its presence in the suburbs.…

Until last week, Abby Wentworth Joseph set a daily alarm at 2:45 p.m. It reminded Wentworth Joseph and her husband to stop work, rush to Rogers Park School in their sophomore year and to accompany him to an after-school program in a nearby…

I moved to Chicago to live a car-free lifestyle and to experience the opportunities that a big city can offer. I was hopeful to meet a wide variety of people and enjoy a plethora of entertainment and cultural experiences that my…

On September 9, the House Ways and Means Committee took a potentially historic step that could help millions of Americans strengthen their financial security. Under the leadership of Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA), the committee…

Representative Mo Brooks sold up to $ 50,000 of Pfizer shares. The Republican of Alabama has criticized Pfizer as a political mandate and opposed to the COVID…

(AP) - Some of the defendants charged with the storming of the United States Capitol are refusing defense attorneys and choosing to represent themselves, not discouraged by their lack of legal training or repeated warnings from…