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Thursday, April 9, 2020

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Six professional licenses are set to lapse in Normal during Q2

Six professional licenses are set to lapse in Normal during the second quarter, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 9, 2020

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New survey shows farmland stability and values from 2019

Values on farmland in Illinois have stayed stable throughout the majority of 2019 regardless of some extreme changes in the market, a survey released from the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers found.

By Elle Johnson | Apr 2, 2020

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

By LGIS News Service | 8 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).

From Prairie State Wire

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 | 2 months 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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MCLEAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Tips for Networking Effectively

By Press release submission | Feb 4, 2020

Professional Relationships, Employee Engagement and friendships all start with remembering the other person’s name and our ability to connect with them through conversation.

From Prairie State Wire

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 LEXINGTON: Ribbon Cutting - Thrift Avenue's Estate Warehouse

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2020

Please come celebrate with us!

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Movie cites Illinois native David Kindred in media push to paint Richard Jewell as guilty in 1996 Olympics bombing

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 11, 2019

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) has launched a preemptive strike at legendary director Clint Eastwood and Warner Bros. with the release this week of “Richard Jewell,” the movie about the security guard first considered a hero after the 1996 Olympics bombing but who overnight became the No. 1 suspect courtesy of the media.

From Prairie State Wire

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 Chambana Sun

Illinois House passes bill to make it harder for public employees to leave unions, recover fees

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) opposes Senate Bill 1784 on the basis that the legislation would hurt workers opposed to paying union dues and grant the unions greater access to employees' personal information, all while curtailing their rights to free speech.

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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON: OSF Ventures Invests in Socially Determined Health Care Data Analytics Company

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

Start-up is Positioned to Become First-Choice Provider for Social Risk Analysis

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 7 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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Closure of Hennepin coal plant results in loss of 60 jobs in Putnam County

By Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Sep 14, 2019

A deal to close several coal-fired power plants in Illinois, including the Hennepin power plant, has resulted in the loss of dozens of jobs in Putnam County, according to state Rep. Lance Yednock (D-Ottawa).

From Chambana Sun

Rep. Caulkins speaks out against the 'jobs tax'

By Kyla Asbury | 10 months ago

House Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) urged a No vote on the graduated income tax amendment to the state's constitution during Monday's session.

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4 McLean, Livingston nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Four nursing homes in McLean and Livingston counties received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

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MCLEAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: April Business Before Hours hosted by Integrity at Holiday Inn

By Press release submission | Mar 20, 2019

Our annual Business Before Hours with Integrity Technology Solutions will be at the Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington-Airport In honor of your attendance Integrity will donate $10 to the local nonprofit 501(c)(3) of your choice.

From Chambana Sun

GOP Rep. Caulkins claims pension plan far from fiscally sound

By Glenn Minnis | 1 year ago

Newly elected Republican State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) thinks he knows why things have become so dysfunctional in Springfield.

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CITY OF CHENOA: Business Survey

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2019

Business Surveys went out in the mail last week.

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PONTIAC AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Welcome New Member, Mid Illinois Solar

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2019

The Chamber welcomed a new member, Mid Illinois Solar, today with a ribbon cutting.