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Stores, financial institutions come up short as penny production stops
Stores, financial institutions come up short as penny production stops
Retailers have been asking customers for exact change as a federal decision to cease penny production has reduced circulation of the 1-cent coin even further.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Stores, financial institutions come up short as penny production stops
Sen. Don DeWitte: The Chicago Bears cannot be viewed as a cash cow or political pawn
Sen. Don DeWitte: The Chicago Bears cannot be viewed as a cash cow or political pawn
Illinois Democrats’ demands of the Bears risk undermining one of Illinois’ most important economic assets.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Sen. Don DeWitte: The Chicago Bears cannot be viewed as a cash cow or political pawn
Geneseo Chamber of Commerce executive director no longer part of Chamber
Geneseo Chamber of Commerce executive director no longer part of Chamber
Zack Sullivan, executive director of the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce, announced he is no longer a part of the Chamber. Zack Sullivan (OurQuadCities.com) Sullivan posted the following on Facebook: E…
www.ourquadcities.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Geneseo Chamber of Commerce executive director no longer part of Chamber
Roselle applies amusement tax to streaming services
Roselle applies amusement tax to streaming services
Consumers of streaming TV shows, movies or sports will soon pay more for that content in Roselle. Officials have increased the village’s amusement tax rate from 3% to 5% and agreed to apply it to st...
www.dailyherald.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Roselle applies amusement tax to streaming services
Poettker Construction celebrates 45 years in 2025
www.ibjonline.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Poettker Construction celebrates 45 years in 2025
New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom
www.ibjonline.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom
Noon Business Lunch 12/31/25 – Terry Savage: What is Chicken money?
Noon Business Lunch 12/31/25 – Terry Savage: What is Chicken money?
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to answer listener questions and talk about the end of the year!
wgnradio.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Noon Business Lunch 12/31/25 – Terry Savage: What is Chicken money?
ThriVe Metro East/Vitality Women’s Clinic: Republicans launch baby supply drive in support
www.ibjonline.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
ThriVe Metro East/Vitality Women’s Clinic: Republicans launch baby supply drive in support
HSHS Medical Group welcomes Shaelin Heiman, PA-C, to O’Fallon Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
www.ibjonline.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
HSHS Medical Group welcomes Shaelin Heiman, PA-C, to O’Fallon Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
Notary fraud alert program rolls out from Madison County Clerk/Recorder’s office
www.ibjonline.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Notary fraud alert program rolls out from Madison County Clerk/Recorder’s office
Staunton restaurant owner headed for deportation
www.ibjonline.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Staunton restaurant owner headed for deportation
Madison County Transit to offer Saturday service for 2026 Muny season
www.ibjonline.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Madison County Transit to offer Saturday service for 2026 Muny season
Seven Granite City Students Earn Cisco Cybersecurity Certifications
Seven Granite City Students Earn Cisco Cybersecurity Certifications
Seven Granite City High School students earned Cisco cybersecurity and IT support certifications, showcasing their job-ready skills in technology.
www.riverbender.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Seven Granite City Students Earn Cisco Cybersecurity Certifications
Noon Business Lunch 12/30/25: Jobs, inflation and the year ahead
Noon Business Lunch 12/30/25: Jobs, inflation and the year ahead
Segment 1 & 2: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about year-end reviews, starting 2026 off on the right foot, and how journaling you wins and losses prof…
wgnradio.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Noon Business Lunch 12/30/25: Jobs, inflation and the year ahead
Retirement announced of longtime leader of local Sierra Club chapter
www.ibjonline.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Retirement announced of longtime leader of local Sierra Club chapter
Cope Plastics achieves dual women-owned certifications in 2025
www.ibjonline.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Cope Plastics achieves dual women-owned certifications in 2025
Livestock prices favorable; risk management remains key
www.ibjonline.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Livestock prices favorable; risk management remains key
Impact of the Death of the Penny on the Public: Is it Leading to a Cashless Society?
Impact of the Death of the Penny on the Public: Is it Leading to a Cashless Society? - Elizabeth Delaney
Impact of the Death of the Penny on the Public: Is it Leading to a Cashless Society?, Elizabeth Delaney - Read breaking news headlies with a Christian perspective and commentary from Elizabeth Delaney.
www.crosswalk.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Impact of the Death of the Penny on the Public: Is it Leading to a Cashless Society?
IDOT in 2025: Rebuilding Illinois continues to improve mobility, safety, quality of life
www.ibjonline.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
IDOT in 2025: Rebuilding Illinois continues to improve mobility, safety, quality of life
First ‘Talking Transit’ forum of 2026 to highlight STL regional public transit trajectory
www.ibjonline.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
First ‘Talking Transit’ forum of 2026 to highlight STL regional public transit trajectory
Edwardsville: North Main Street improvement project to begin in early January
www.ibjonline.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Edwardsville: North Main Street improvement project to begin in early January
MCT announces January 2026 service, fare adjustments
www.ibjonline.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
MCT announces January 2026 service, fare adjustments
Illinois marks record-breaking 2025 with $13B in investments, job growth
Illinois marks record-breaking 2025 with $13B in investments, job growth
Illinois leaders are highlighting a year of record-setting economic growth in 2025, marked by major investments, job creation, and gains across key industries. Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department...
www.wandtv.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Illinois marks record-breaking 2025 with $13B in investments, job growth
Noon Business Lunch 12/29/25: Housing, budgets, and small biz freeze
Noon Business Lunch 12/29/25: Housing, budgets, and small biz freeze
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to unpack why 2025 has been so punishing for first-time home buyers, how soaring prices, tight inventory, all-cash offers and…
wgnradio.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Noon Business Lunch 12/29/25: Housing, budgets, and small biz freeze
Clerk Monica Gordon Urges Chicago Bears to Consider Country Club Hills for Future Stadium Development
Chicago Hispanic Newspaper, Lawndale News, Hispanic Bilingual Newspapers, Su Noticiero Bilingue » Clerk Monica Gordon Urges Chicago Bears to Consider Country Club Hills for Future Stadium Development
As the Chicago Bears evaluate potential sites for a future stadium, Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon is calling on the organization to consider a compelling opportunity located within Cook County in the...
www.lawndalenews.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Clerk Monica Gordon Urges Chicago Bears to Consider Country Club Hills for Future Stadium Development