SIU-C’s American Marketing Association student chapter takes top worldwide honors
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s American Marketing Association chapter launched its 70th anniversary in grand style by winning several top worldwide honors at the recent AMA International Collegiate Conference in Chicago. From among more than 200 collegiate AMA chapters worldwide, SIU’s student group earned recognition among the Top 10 Small Chapters. In addition, they won second…
Read MoreStuart celebrates new group researching projected Illinois labor, education needs
State Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville) is celebrating a new working group launched by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to identify workforce needs throughout Illinois and establish a plan to collaborate with educational institutions, local workforce boards, labor unions, industry leaders and more. The working group hopes to increase both job creation and increase employee preparedness and…
Read MoreISP recently announced completion of statewide next-generation 911
All 169 call centers now providing more efficient and reliable 911 services The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently announced that all 169 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) throughout Illinois, commonly called 911 call centers, have successfully transitioned to Next Generation 911 (NG911). NG911 upgrades the traditional 911 service from voice-centric networks to secure, IP-based…
Read MoreInfrastructure upgrades needed for competitive edge
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The U.S. grain transportation system, particularly the inland waterways, is considered a competitive edge for America’s farmers. But a century-old lock and dam system along the Mississippi River and a pending rail merger could present challenges in the future. “Part of the success we’ve had in exports is because we have…
Read MoreEconomic momentum builds as global companies choose Illinois to invest, grow
Illinois committed job creation in first quarter of 2026 outpacing recent years In just the first quarter of 2026, a growing list of global companies are choosing Illinois to invest, expand, and create jobs—driving early-year momentum that has is already outpacing total job creation commitments in recent years. Companies participating in the Economic Development for a…
Read MoreOpinion: Not every good policy shows up as a check
By STATE SENATOR ERICA HARRISS (R-56th-Glen Carbon) When people think about tax relief, they usually think about something they can see: A check, a refund, or a lower bill. But not all tax relief shows up as a check in your mailbox or a deposit in your bank account. Families across Illinois are feeling the…
Read MoreO’Fallon-Shiloh chamber to honor excellence in business, community service
The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce will host its 48th Annual Salute to Business Awards from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Regency Conference Center in O’Fallon. This after-hours celebration honors businesses and organizations that have made a meaningful impact on the community. The evening will feature a ‘Taste of’ format, allowing…
Read More[Op-Ed:] America should lead in AI — for public safety and national security
By STATE REP. JOHN M. CABELLO (R-Machesney Park) Around the world, countries are racing to lead in artificial intelligence. Whoever shapes this technology will have a huge advantage when it comes to economic growth, global influence, and national security. For the United States, the goal should be simple: The technology that powers our future must be built in…
Read MoreAsk SCORE: Finding funding for your new business
Finding funding for your new startup can be more complicated than you think. Before you even start, you’ll need to determine your business’s financial outlook, how much funding your business is likely to need, and how much you may be able to receive through equity or debt financing. Major debt funding sources Options for debt…
Read MoreGovernor urges Congress to provide Illinois farmers long-term market certainty
Gov. Pritzker presses for federal action to permanently allow year-round sale of E15 gasoline as global instability and tariffs drive up costs for Illinois farmers On April 2, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging for a swift passage of legislation to permanently allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline and bring…
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