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Gov. Pritzker doubles funding for Regional Site Readiness Program
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently announced an additional $30 million in funding for the Regional Site Readiness Program—bringing the total to $60 million for this round. This additional funding ensures more regions throughout the state will attract industrial economic development. The program also includes an additional…
Read MoreFirst Mid Bank & Trust spotlights latest scam trends during 2026 tax season
Tax scams are surging in 2026, and the numbers are alarming. Nearly one in four Americans has either fallen victim to a tax-related scheme or knows someone who has, with losses averaging $8,000 per person. As artificial intelligence gives fraudsters more sophisticated tools, First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is raising awareness about the…
Read MoreSecond annual Southern Plane Pull: MidAmerica St. Louis Airport April 25
Teams will test their strength by pulling a 22‑ton aircraft to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes statewide The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and Special Olympics Illinois are welcoming back the second annual Southern Plane Pull at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport on Saturday, April 25. The high-energy fundraiser challenges teams of 10 to go…
Read MoreSt. Louis Mosaic Project highlights global talent as economic growth strategy
Second annual International Hiring Challenge offers employers one practical entry point into a broader international talent pipeline The St. Louis Mosaic Project (Mosaic) is calling greater attention to the role of global talent in strengthening the St. Louis region’s workforce, competitiveness and long-term economic growth, while launching the second year of its International Hiring Challenge…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union employees raise $1,405 for Main Street Community Center
Revity Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,405 for the Main Street Community Center in Edwardsville, Ill., through their ongoing Jeans for Generations program. Revity Credit Union’s Jeans for Generations program reflects the credit union philosophy of people helping people, empowering employees to support local organizations making a meaningful difference. Each month, Revity employees…
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…
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