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Sunday, October 13, 2019

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

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

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2019

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

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

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2019

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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

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Decatur Airport receives nearly $3 million grant

By Colin Froment | Aug 9, 2019

Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) announced on July 26 that Decatur Airport is receiving $2,929,500 in grant money to repair infrastructure and to open up new construction jobs.

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MACOMB AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2019 Macomb Business Academy Registration

By Press release submission | Aug 6, 2019

Registration is now open for the 2019 Macomb Business Academy!

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Public health administrator focuses on improving wellness throughout Calhoun County

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jul 31, 2019

Public health administrator Stephen Shireman looks forward to coming to work every day at the Calhoun County Health Department.

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Flower’s Collision Center is the July 2019 Business of the Month!

By Press release submission | Jul 23, 2019

The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Flower’s Collision Center is the July 2019 Business of the Month!

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Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center's nursing director makes residents feel at home

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jul 16, 2019

Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center Nursing Director Leigh Crane is dedicated to making each resident feel loved and like they are part of a family.

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Former educator learns life lessons as president of the Humane Society of McDonough County

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jul 8, 2019

After a decades-long career in education, Bonnie Smith-Skripps enjoys learning from the animals she cares for as president of the Humane Society of McDonough County.

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Community Hope and Recovery Center Selected As June 2019 Business of the Month!

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2019

The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that The Community Hope and Recovery Center has been selected as the June 2019 Business of the Month!

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: MEP National Network: Cobots Level the Playing Field

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2019

Reluctance to Employ Cobots Driven by 4 Common Misconceptions It has been nearly six decades since the first industrial robots rolled on to a General Motors assembly line in Trenton, New Jersey.

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Rep. Frese urges House against Pritzker tax plan

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 1, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Randy E. Frese (R-Quincy) urged a No vote on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax proposal during Monday's House session.

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Reese Family Chiropractic as our Business of the Month for May 2019.

By Press release submission | May 24, 2019

The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Reese Family Chiropractic as our Business of the Month for May 2019.

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3 West Central Illinois nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Three nursing homes in West Central Illinois received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

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Illinois businesses like Marquis Energy need better representation in Springfield, Rep. Frese admits

By Glenn Minnis | May 7, 2019

State Rep. Randy Frese (R-Quincy) thinks lawmakers in Springfield need to reconsider how they treat Illinois businesses.

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Sen. McClure attributes state's loss of $500M ethanol plant to Democrats' 'playing up to unions'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Judging from the latest policy legislation coming out of Springfield, state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is convinced that Illinois has become its own worst enemy.

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Sen. Tracy holds out hope that Scott County can salvage deal to keep Marquis Energy ethanol plant

By Glenn Minnis | May 6, 2019

State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) still has not given up on the idea of Scott County landing the $500 million ethanol plant it was promised before Springfield policymakers essentially soured the deal.