Peoria County has recently awarded six companies grants of $5,000 each through the Start A Business Greater Peoria initiative. Of the six businesses selected, two are minority-owned…
Many Illinois communities have a vacant or derelict building in the heart of their downtown or on main street. While the missed opportunities of a property sitting vacant seem basic,…
SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. saw nearly 3 million more unemployment claims the week ending May 9, including another 72,993 in Illinois, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The 2.98…
In a business where 80 percent of restaurants last no longer than five years, Fatty’s Pub and Grille and The Lincoln Inn have easily beaten those odds. But the longtime DeKalb sit-down…
Tag, Washington is it. The city of Washington has issued its first loan through its Revolving Loan Fund to keep the ball rolling on local family entertainment. In March, Plaza Lanes owners…
Community leaders across Illinois are working hard to adopt and overcome challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey conducted by University of Illinois…
SPRINGFIELD — Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly said Thursday, May 14 that when lawmakers return to the Capitol next week, they intend to push for changes to Gov. J.B….
Steve Chirico says it’s time to start bringing the economy back to life. “We need to begin opening up our economy on May 1st,” the Naperville mayor and small business owner wrote…
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Chicago police plan DUI patrolsThe Chicago Police Department will be conducting DUI Saturation patrols this weekend ...
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Zoning Committee votes against solar ...Second of three stories looking at a proposed solar farm in Winnebago ...
