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Get information on the Illinois Energy Omnibus Bill in Springfield

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 News Editor No Comments

Get information on the Illinois Energy Omnibus Bill in Springfield Get information on the Illinois Energy Omnibus bill and how it could impact your electricity rates in Illinois. Consumers need to be aware of the full impact of the legislation. For more information, visit the website of the Illinois Industrial Energy Consumers, which provides updated…

Business, Energy, Environment, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Taxes

The $2 billion wealth transfer: How Cook County’s property tax appeals system rewards businesses at the expense of homeowners

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

The $2 billion wealth transfer: How Cook County’s property tax appeals system rewards businesses at the expense of homeowners Nearly $2 billion in property taxes shifted onto homeowners from businesses over just three years, with a disproportionate share of the added burden falling on lower-income Black and Latino homeowners, a first-of-its-kind analysis by the Treasurer’s…

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New Businesses, Renovations, And Restaurants Slated For Downtown Frankfort

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 News Editor 1 Comment

New Businesses, Renovations, And Restaurants Slated For Downtown Frankfort The Frankfort Village Board convened on Monday, February 5, 2024, to address several crucial development proposals aimed at enhancing the village’s landscape and enriching community offerings. Among the significant approvals are the Olde Frankfort Mall Development at 15 Ash Street, a Special Use Permit for Indoor…

Business, Frankfort, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Buckner unveils plan to help businesses and strengthen job

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Buckner unveils plan to help businesses and strengthen job Kam Buckner releases Economic Opportunity & Recovery Plan prioritizing business development, jobs & training programs & investing more in neighborhoods that need it Continuing to far outpace his rivals, candidate for mayor Kam Buckner today released his ninth policy plan, proving once again that he is…

Business, Chicago, News

Hurley Highlights Upcoming IDOT Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley Highlights Upcoming IDOT Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program State Rep. Fran Hurley is encouraging qualifying disadvantaged small businesses to participate in a series of upcoming virtual workshops for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. “The DBE program supports local businesses, and helps in the construction of infrastructure across…

Business, Cook County, Events, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Will County

Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair Orland Township’s Summer Job Fair! Orland Township hopes to promote employment opportunities to the community this Summer. Orland Township will host its Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Orland Township Activity Center, 14807 S. Ravinia…

Business, Cook County, Government, Health, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Orland Township, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Hosting Fall Job Fair in November

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Orland Township Hosting Fall Job Fair in November Orland Township hopes to promote employment opportunities to residents. Orland Township will host its Fall Job Fair on Thursday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Orland Township Activity Center, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park. The fair is open to all members of…

Business, Cook County, Events, Government, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Here’s what “everyday low prices” can teach us about health care

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 Guest Columnist No Comments

Here’s what “everyday low prices” can teach us about health care “Everyday low prices” are coming to health care. Walmart recently launched its own analog insulin, a synthetic form of the hormone that’s genetically modified to be released rapidly or slowly, depending on a person’s needs. It will be manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk…