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West Central Reporter

Thursday, April 9, 2020

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Two professional licenses are set to lapse in Virginia during Q2

Two professional licenses are set to lapse in Virginia during the second quarter, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 9, 2020

From Prairie State Wire

175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database

By LGIS News Service | 8 days ago

The number of Illinois nursing homes ranked “much below average” now numbers 175, according to a database managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Workers across country apply for unemployment benefits

By Kimberly James | Apr 1, 2020

Shut down of all non-essential businesses is forcing workers across the nation to look for assistance through unemployment benefits.

From Prairie State Wire

In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Business Alliance calls on Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly to take graduated income tax proposal off the ballot

21 days ago

Chicago, IL (March 19, 2020) – The Illinois Business Alliance is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to remove the graduated income tax amendment from the 2020 General Election ballot.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 2 months ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

From Prairie State Wire

Nothing 'fair' about Pritzker's tax plan for pass-through businesses, IBA president says

By Tom Lawrence | 2 months ago

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it a "fair tax," but critics say it is far from fair and that it would be a mistake to support it when it appears as a referendum question on ballots in November.

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Is Pleased To Announce That Myers & Myers, CPA’s Has Been Chosen January 2020 Business of the Month!

By Press release submission | Feb 3, 2020

The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Myers & Myers, CPA’s has been chosen January 2020 Business of the Month!

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MACOMB AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Groundbreaking On $3M Community Investment By Showroom Shine Express Wash!

By Press release submission | Dec 15, 2019

Great way to end the year-- a groundbreaking on a $3M community investment by Showroom Shine Express Wash!

From Sangamon Sun

Help is on the way, Rep. Davidsmeyer tells flooding victims in 100th District

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

Illinois state Rep. C. D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) wants residents of his 100th District impacted by recent heavy flooding to know that the state and U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) are offering loans for those affected in 2019.

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: DeSollar & Wessler Bros., Inc. Has Been Chosen November 2019 Business of the Month!

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that DeSollar & Wessler Bros., Inc. has been chosen November 2019 Business of the Month!

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Open Your Own Business Free Workshop

By Press release submission | Nov 17, 2019

Wanting to open your own business?

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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JACKSONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Amp' Up Your Style Fall/Holiday Shopping Event!

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

We are still looking for vendors/exhibitors to join us for our Amp' Up Your Style Fall/Holiday Shopping Event!

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Sager Funeral Home Is October 2019 Business of the Month!

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2019

The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Sager Funeral Home has been chosen October 2019 Business of the Month!

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 7 months ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Riverport Restaurant & Lounge Has Been Chosen September 2019 Business of the Month

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2019

The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Riverport Restaurant & Lounge has been chosen September 2019 Business of the Month!

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Working Capital in Manufacturing: How to Thrive in Periods of Rising Costs & Explosive Growth

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2019

A quick definition so that we’re on the same page: Working capital is your cash for day-to-day expenses.

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Rep. Hammond asks Gov. Pritzker for plan to deal with repercussions of Havana power plant closure

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 23, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) is pressuring Gov. J.B. Pritzker for assurances in the wake of a Havana power plant being forced to close its doors by the end of year.

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Billy’s Furniture Beardstown Is August 2019 Business of the Month!

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2019

The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Billy’s Furniture Beardstown has been chosen August 2019 Business of the Month!

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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CARTHAGE IL: Big Jewelry Sale

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2019

Big Jewelry Sale at Memorial Hospital Foundation Gift Shop