Illinois Valley Times

Illinois Valley Times

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

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From Prairie State Wire

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

By LGIS News Service | 7 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).

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

20 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.

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OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Business After Hours presented by Crossbridge Community Church

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2020

Please join us for this special Business After Hours and network with a purpose!

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.

From DeKalb Times

Rep. Demmer pushes for Lee County project as Amazon solar talks heat up

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) is all in on Amazon’s plan to build a solar farm in Lee County that could prove to be a boon for the region.

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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PRINCETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Smart Business Owner & Investor Seminar In New Jersey

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2019

A Neumann & Associates, New Jersey, announced their next two Executive Series seminars “How To Value And Exit Your Business For Maximum Profit”.

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PRINCETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: NJM Insurance Group Maintains Exclusive Position as Only Insurer in the Country to be Auto Claims Certified by J.D. Power

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

Major Auto Insurer Recognized For Providing an “Outstanding Claims Experience”

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OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Serve the Rock a Business After Hours

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

Showcasing over 20 non-profit organizations in a social atmosphere with great food and drinks, the non-profit organizations share their missions and encourage attendees to volunteer to make Starved Rock Country a better place for everyone.

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STREATOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Business & Bagels

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

Talk about your business, learn about other area businesses, have a bagel and some coffee!

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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PRINCETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Campus Town at TCNJ Welcomes Miller-Keystone Blood Center

By Press release submission | Sep 5, 2019

Miller-Keystone is proud to announce that we will be celebrating the Grand Opening of our newest Blood Donation Center located in in Campus Town located in Ewing on the TCNJ campus.

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Rep. Demmer provides Dixon Chamber with legislative update at meeting

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 30, 2019

Veteran state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) is committed to doing all he can to keep business leaders of his community informed about the laws they have to operate under.

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PRINCETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Eden Celebrates Grand Opening of Day Center for Aging Adults with Autism

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2019

Eden families and staff had a dream to create a center that would address the unique needs of aging adults with autism. After years of designing and developing a program that is among the first of Eden Autism participants help cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the Schalks Crossing Day Center

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CITY OF LASALLE: Sally Sue’s Cafe GRAND opening in La Salle, Illinois

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2019

Get ready for Sally Sue’s coffee shop coming to La Salle Illinois Come join us for live radio broadcasting and giveaways

From Galesburg Reporter

Rep. Dan Swanson to hold resources fair for seniors, veterans

By Robert Hadley | 9 months ago

State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Woodhull), who captured his second term in an unopposed election last November, is urging his social media followers to attend an event he is organizing honoring veterans.

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State Rep. Keicher tours ADS plant in Mendota

By Erianne Leatherman | Jul 5, 2019

Illinois State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-DeKalb) recently toured the Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) facility in Mendota, learning more about why ADS selected Mendota for its plant operations.

From Kankakee Times

Parkhurst urges reform, not graduated tax rates

By Kyla Asbury | 10 months ago

House Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) said Illinois needs reform, not a new tax system.

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CITY OF OTTAWA: Looking for Outdoor Market Vendors

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2019

The The City of Ottawa is looking for Outdoor Market Vendors for the 2019 Wine and Jazz Fest.