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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 2m
Become a ‘roads’ scholar: Get your new Illinois highway map
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 17m
Cross-River Crime Task Force conducts another successful deployment
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 28m
Bank of Springfield celebrates 60 years
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 15h
Lollapalooza 'at risk' if state entertainment tax is approved, organizer says
Lollapalooza 'at risk' if state entertainment tax is approved, organizer says
The threat comes as concert organizers and sports teams have sent their lobbyists to Springfield to defeat the 7% tax included in a revenue package dedicated to transit.
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 16h
Noon Business Lunch 10/29/25 – Terry Savage: No big surprises from the Fed
Noon Business Lunch 10/29/25 – Terry Savage: No big surprises from the Fed
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about today’s policy decision by the Federal Reserve, the stock market hitting all time highs, an…
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 16h
WATCH: Warnings of higher IL property taxes heard as pension bill advances
WATCH: Warnings of higher IL property taxes heard as pension bill advances
(The Center Square) – Supporters of an Illinois Statehouse pension measure say it is a “fix” for Tier 2 public employee pensions. Opponents say it will be too costly for
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 17h
Hoffman, Giannoulias, other officials highlight state grants to combat carjackings, vehicle theft
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 17h
‘From print upstart to daily digital’: The Illinois Business Journal turns 25
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 17h
[Op-Ed:] Head Start is more than a line item, it’s a lifeline
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 18h
Public meeting today on proposed Illinois 13 improvements in St. Clair County
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 18h
Budzinski, Quigley slam upcoming SNAP changes due to ‘Big, Ugly Bill’
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 18h
Lunchbox Café brings fresh start, homemade flavor to Madison County’s halls
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 1d
Senator Erica Harriss honors local heroes at First Responders Appreciation Event
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 1d
Noon Business Lunch 10/28/25: Amazon layoffs, meeting overload, Simple Flooring in Elk Grove Village
Noon Business Lunch 10/28/25: Amazon layoffs, meeting overload, Simple Flooring in Elk Grove Village
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about Amazon announcing a new round of layoffs, and what corporate layoffs mean for the health of the …
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 1d
Spectrum donates $5,000 to The Salvation Army of St. Clair County
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 1d
[Op-Ed] Proposed delivery tax: Last thing Illinois small businesses need right now
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 1d
[Commentary:] Economic analysis of Q3 2025: Falling leaves and rising markets
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 1d
Alaska Airlines plans non-stop service from STL to Portland
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 1d
Natural gas rate increases likely for Ameren, Nicor customers next year
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 1d
[Op-Ed] Proposed delivery tax: Last thing Illinois small businesses need right now
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 1d
SIUE School of Business hosts first combined advisory board meeting at The Wedge
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 1d
State Senator Erica Harriss to hold November traveling office hours
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 1d
IMPACT Strategies continues construction professionals team growth
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 1d
Mueller Furniture becomes a first regional independent retailer accepting Bitcoin
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IL Econ Network @ileconnetwork.bsky.social · 2d
Rivian prepares for layoffs, impacting 4.5% of workforce
Rivian prepares for layoffs, impacting 4.5% of workforce
RIVIAN is preparing for layoffs of 4.5% of its workforce in order to streamline the customer journey and elevate the EV company’s marketing efforts, while ensuring the company can deliver on …
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