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Better Newspapers Inc. sells 15 Illinois, Missouri papers to Paxton Media Group
Better Newspapers also owns the Illinois Business Journal, which was not part of this transaction The Hoskins family, owners of Better Newspapers Inc. has sold 15 newspapers in Illinois and Missouri to Paxton Media Group, according to a press release distributed by John Cribb of Cribb & Associates who represented the Hoskins family in the…
Read MoreQ&A: One-on-one time with U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] On Aug. 28, 2025, Illinois Business Journal Managing Editor Melissa Crockett Meske had an opportunity to take part in a one-on-one Q&A with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) at her Metro East office in Collinsville. Budzinski had relocated her Metro East office back in January…
Read MoreFrom virtual reality to real job offers: Workforce innovators help build aerospace pipeline
If labor gaps are not addressed, the manufacturing industry is expected to have a shortfall of 1.9 million workers nationwide by 2033, reinforcing the critical need for innovative strategies to recruit the next generation of talent and build the aerospace manufacturing pipeline. A panel discussion – held during the inaugural Global Aerospace Summit at…
Read MoreAfrican Vision of Hope hosts 25th anniversary gala Sept. 25 in St. Louis
Longtime supporter and actor Dennis Quaid and his wife Laura will be in attendance African Vision of Hope is hosting its 25th Anniversary Gala Sept. 25, and two very special guests will attend this year’s event. Longtime African Vision of Hope supporter and movie star Dennis Quaid and his wife Laura will be attending…
Read MoreUnited States sues Illinois for providing ‘illegal aliens’ college financial aid, in-state tuition
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois filed a complaint in federal court Thursday against the state of Illinois for policies directing financial support for illegal aliens that are not provided to non-resident U.S. citizens. “Illinois has an apparent desire…
Read MoreIllinois’ tourism push includes millions for NASCAR events
Metro East race sponsorship is part of $44M Enjoy Illinois campaign By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Illinois has spent nearly $7 million to sponsor a Metro East NASCAR race and build a temporary track in Chicago since 2022. The expenditures are part of a broader state tourism campaign. The state-sponsored Enjoy Illinois…
Read MoreBudzinski issues statement on Trump’s illegal plans for Chicago National Guard deployment
Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) released the following statement on President Trump’s recent claims around deploying the National Guard to the City of Chicago: “Every person has the right to feel safe in the community they call home. But deploying the National Guard is not the answer; they are neither trained nor equipped for that…
Read MoreAs Trump declares ‘we’re going in,’ Pritzker says ‘terror and cruelty is the point’
Governor expects federal action to mirror recent deployments in L.A. as judge rules military use illegal By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker said he expects ICE’s work in Chicago to look similar to recent federal action in Los Angeles. ICE operations are expected to begin later this week. In an…
Read MoreAlton’s OSF Home Health earns ‘Superior Performer’ award for second consecutive year
SHPBest™ award program acknowledges home health agencies that consistently provide high quality service OSF Home Health at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient experience score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2024 calendar…
Read MoreAG Raoul secures significant victory in case against tariffs
Federal Circuit upholds ruling that the president lacks authority to impose tariffs Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced on Aug. 30, 2025, that the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a U.S. Court of International Trade ruling that the tariffs imposed by President Trump and challenged by Raoul and a multistate coalition are unlawful. The tariffs…
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