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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association welcomes two new board members

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The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) announced two new members have joined its board of directors as the organization continues its work to strengthen the state’s dynamic manufacturing sector. “These leaders bring impressive credentials and decades of experience as we continue to build on our strong record of leadership on behalf of manufacturers across the state,”…

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Mueller Furniture highlights how AI, technology, are revolutionizing the industry

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The furniture industry is entering a new era, one defined by the seamless integration of technology, sustainability and human-centered design. Mueller Furniture & Mattress is at the forefront of this transformation, trailblazing innovation through advanced visualization tools and highly personalized customization experiences for customers. As homes continue to double as offices, studios and social hubs,…

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Ameren customers to benefit from better reliability with new Belleville electric substation

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  Key takeaways: Customers in the Belleville area will soon benefit from improved reliability thanks to a new, first-of-its kind substation on Ameren’s transmission system. The substation is designed to reroute power as it flows through the region and allow Ameren to more quickly restore power to customers during storms. Substations are critical elements in…

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Over $1B in medical debt relief for Illinoisans announced by governor

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker today announced that the State of Illinois has erased over $1.1 billion in medical debt for more than half a million Illinoisans through the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program. The announcement comes ahead of Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and proposed budget address tomorrow, previewing a focus on improving affordability.…

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OSF Saint Anthony’s continued flexing its cardiology services specialty program ‘muscle’ in 2025

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Increased patient volumes for the second consecutive year leads to a strong and healthy heart program Since the heart is one of the most important muscles in the human body, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center continues to be “heart healthy” after bulking up even more by flexing its cardiology services specialty program “muscle” in…

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Monsanto announces Roundup™ class settlement agreement to resolve current, future claims

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Class settlement and the U.S. Supreme Court case are independently necessary and mutually reinforcing elements in multi-pronged strategy to significantly contain the litigation / Funding of the class totals up to 7.25 billion U.S. dollars; Monsanto will make declining capped annual payments for up to 21 years giving it greater financial certainty / Class agreement requires…

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S. M. Wilson expands national retail division, adds 5 team members

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S. M. Wilson & Co. recently expanded its national retail division with the addition of five team members. The strategic expansion positions the 105-year-old company to grow existing client relationships and establish new long-term partnerships with major national brands from coast to coast. “Our expanded retail team marks the launch of S. M. Wilson’s next…

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The New COGS: Carriers’ 2026 rate hikes squeeze e-commerce margins

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Ship.com warns that 2026 carrier rate hikes and hidden surcharges will force ecommerce brands to treat shipping as a core Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). This announcement empowers founders to regain margin control through automation, commercial rate access, and strategic forecasting before unchecked logistics costs destroy profitability. As UPS, FedEx, and other major carriers roll…

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