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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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CITY OF CHILLICOTHE: Tinker Shack Will Be Closed

City of Chillicothe issued the following announcement on March 20.The Tinker Shack will be closed from March 18 - March 31.

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

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

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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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Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 1 month 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.

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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.

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EAST PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Rocor Industries 2019 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Business Ethics

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2020

We are so proud of Rocor Industries for their 2019 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Business Ethics.

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EAST PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Peoria Ronald McDonald House Ribbon Cutting

By Press release submission | Dec 16, 2019

The Peoria Ronald McDonald House will be hosting a ribbon cutting and open house TOMORROW!

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CANTON CITY: Taste Of Canton Has Been Cancelled

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2019

Taste of Canton has been cancelled for this Saturday, September 28 due to the expected rain on Friday and Saturday.

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Incubator for black businesses hopes to instill 'do for self' work ethic

By Robert Hadley | Aug 11, 2019

With tools as simple as a low-power FM radio station and a vegetable garden, a group of entrepreneurs are hoping to create a black business district in Peoria.

From Sangamon Sun

Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives honors Rep. Tim Butler with 2019 Public Service Award

By John Suayan | 8 months ago

The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives (AIEC) recently honored Illinois state Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) with its 2019 Public Service Award.

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EAST PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: July Business After Hours with German-Bliss Equipment

By Press release submission | Jul 1, 2019

Are you ready for our July Business After Hours with German-Bliss Equipment?

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EAST PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: E-commerce for Main Street Businesses

By Press release submission | Jun 11, 2019

On June 24, your area Chambers are joining together to host 'e-commerce for Main Street Businesses,' a seminar designed for mixed platform businesses!

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CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Become a Chamber Ambassador!

By Press release submission | Jun 4, 2019

Are you or someone you know looking for a way to get involved in the community??

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9 Metro Peoria nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Nine nursing homes in Metro Peoria received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

From West Central Reporter

Sen. Tracy holds out hope that Scott County can salvage deal to keep Marquis Energy ethanol plant

By Glenn Minnis | 11 months ago

State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) still has not given up on the idea of Scott County landing the $500 million ethanol plant it was promised before Springfield policymakers essentially soured the deal.

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Legislators vote to increase minimum wage, business leaders warn of consequences

By John Breslin | Feb 18, 2019

Illinois legislators voted Thursday to increase the state minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next six years.

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CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Chamber Luncheon February 20th

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2019

Join us The Grille 2 to hear about everything that is going on Chillicothe Public Library February 20th at Noon!

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CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Two Roasting Joes and Livy Cakes Ribbon Cutting

By Press release submission | Feb 5, 2019

Congratulations to Two Roasting Joes and Livy Cakes Ribbon Cutting on their February 4, 2019 ribbon cutting.

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Timbercreek Rehab and Health Care hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Timbercreek Rehab and Health Care, a 202-bed skilled care center in Pekin, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

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CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Live Well Chiropractic & Medical Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2019

Congratulations to Live Well Chiropractic & Medical on your ribbon cutting and grand opening.

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CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: FREE Tax Prep

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2019

Did you know United Way of Ross County offers FREE tax prep if you've earned $54,000 or less.