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Bringing life to empty buildings can help save downtowns

— January 11, 2023

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,…

Extension survey shows help available to small businesses
— July 7, 2020

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…
Republicans push for revisions to ‘Restore Illinois’ plan
— May 14, 2020

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….
Naperville mayor calls for economy to reopen, starting with low-risk businesses
— April 21, 2020

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…

State saw nearly 73,000 new unemployment claims
— May 15, 2020

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…
Restaurants scramble to maintain limited revenue streams
— April 22, 2020

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…
Washington’s Plaza Lanes strikes first with city’s loan program
— January 16, 2017

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…