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From Senator Erica Harriss: A look back at 2025
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December 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
From Senator Erica Harriss: A look back at 2025
Noon Business Lunch 12/24/25 – Terry Savage: Is there a Santa Claus rally?
Noon Business Lunch 12/24/25 – Terry Savage: Is there a Santa Claus rally?
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about her latest column and the stock market rallying to end the year. And, as always, she answers ques…
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December 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Noon Business Lunch 12/24/25 – Terry Savage: Is there a Santa Claus rally?
ISP welcomes 21 new troopers of Cadet Class 151; over 700 since 2019
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December 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
ISP welcomes 21 new troopers of Cadet Class 151; over 700 since 2019
Madison County hosts eighth annual Adoption Day
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December 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Madison County hosts eighth annual Adoption Day
Gov. Pritzker announces the 2026 Order of Lincoln recipients
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December 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Gov. Pritzker announces the 2026 Order of Lincoln recipients
Baker Sterchi adds Jessica Reis as senior attorney
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December 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Baker Sterchi adds Jessica Reis as senior attorney
The most overlooked step in annual market planning
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December 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The most overlooked step in annual market planning
Justice Department announces results of Operation Relentless Justice
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December 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Justice Department announces results of Operation Relentless Justice
New state laws will impact Illinois businesses, families
New state laws will impact Illinois businesses, families
Of the 300 Illinois state laws set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, one of the most important ones for the Quad Cities is the statewide mass transit reform
quadcitiesbusiness.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
New state laws will impact Illinois businesses, families
Black Hawk gets grant for new GED, welding program
Black Hawk gets grant for new GED, welding program
Adults who are taking Black Hawk College classes to learn English or earn their high school diploma or GED soon will be able to simultaneously enroll in
quadcitiesbusiness.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Black Hawk gets grant for new GED, welding program
LISTEN: Kara Demirjian Huss on the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and personal and business goals
LISTEN: Kara Demirjian Huss on the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and personal and business goals
December 24, 2025 - Kara Demirjian Huss joined Byers & Co to talk about her personal and business goals, n...
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December 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
LISTEN: Kara Demirjian Huss on the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and personal and business goals
Craig Bolanos and the Santa Claus Rally
Craig Bolanos and the Santa Claus Rally
Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to analyze year-end market trends, the so-called Santa Claus rally, inflation and unemployment pressures…
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December 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Craig Bolanos and the Santa Claus Rally
Moody's upgrades CTA and RTA in wake of Illinois transit bill
Moody's upgrades CTA and RTA in wake of Illinois transit bill
Moody's Ratings upgraded the Chicago Transit Authority to Aa3 from A1 Friday, and upgraded the Chicago-area Regional Transportation Authority to Aa2 from Aa3.
www.bondbuyer.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Moody's upgrades CTA and RTA in wake of Illinois transit bill
State tax policy affecting AI
State tax policy affecting AI
State tax policy is playing a role in the location of data centers which have turned into a lightning rod attracting debt financing, local opposition, and federal involvement.
www.bondbuyer.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
State tax policy affecting AI
Noon Business Lunch 12-23-2025: Sick days at work, holiday layoffs, year-end markets
Noon Business Lunch 12-23-2025: Sick days at work, holiday layoffs, year-end markets
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about leadership, workplace culture, and how management decisions affect performance in both sports and business…
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December 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Noon Business Lunch 12-23-2025: Sick days at work, holiday layoffs, year-end markets
United Way of Greater St. Louis celebrates $264,000 raised through Divine 9 Challenge
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December 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM
United Way of Greater St. Louis celebrates $264,000 raised through Divine 9 Challenge
BAMSL announces inaugural Illinois Region Legal Leaders Award recipients
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December 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
BAMSL announces inaugural Illinois Region Legal Leaders Award recipients
Budzinski calls out dollar store pricing as shoppers face higher everyday costs
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December 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Budzinski calls out dollar store pricing as shoppers face higher everyday costs
SIUE community raises nearly $428,000 on Giving Tuesday
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December 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
SIUE community raises nearly $428,000 on Giving Tuesday
Justice Department sues Pritzker, Raoul over Illinois Bivens Act
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December 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Justice Department sues Pritzker, Raoul over Illinois Bivens Act
New cardiac technology available in the Metro East
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December 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
New cardiac technology available in the Metro East
Renowned eagle photographer Marty McKay headlines Mooneyham Art exhibit during Alton Eagle Ice Fest
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December 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Renowned eagle photographer Marty McKay headlines Mooneyham Art exhibit during Alton Eagle Ice Fest
Alton Eagle Ice Fest kicks off start of eagle season
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December 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Alton Eagle Ice Fest kicks off start of eagle season
Mayor Brandon Johnson surrenders budget fight, will not veto opponents’ package
Mayor Brandon Johnson surrenders budget fight, will not veto opponents’ package
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Tuesday he will not veto the 2026 budget passed by aldermen, conceding a historic struggle that reached the brink of a government shutdown.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson surrenders budget fight, will not veto opponents’ package
Illinois Credit Union League recognizes Rep. LaHood
Illinois Credit Union League recognizes Rep. LaHood
League names House Ways and Means Committee member inaugural Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion at a luncheon Monday.
www.americascreditunions.org
December 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Illinois Credit Union League recognizes Rep. LaHood