Illinois will ‘blow past’ $1 billion in cannabis sales this year, Chamber of Commerce president says
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ cannabis industry is growing up fast with adult-use recreational cannabis sales expected to hit $1 billion by year-end.
In March...
Chicago Auto Show to return in July as state prepares for return of large events
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday the Chicago Auto Show will return in July, signaling the return of some larger-scale events amid declining...
Illinois economy shrinks 4% in 2020 despite 4th quarter growth
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois economy shrank by 4 percent in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on many of its sectors, although there...
Illinois restaurants can now apply for revitalization fund grants
(The Center Square) – Illinois restaurants and bars reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic are getting more relief. Affected businesses can now apply for Restaurant...
Kankakee Community College receives $421k towards North Patio Renovation from state
KANKAKEE – The Illinois Capital Development Board (ICDB) announced Wednesday over $421,000 had been released from the state to Kankakee Community College (KCC) that...
Perfect storm of factors drives up Illinois’ farmland values
(The Center Square) – The values of Illinois' agricultural lands are increasing, as is optimism.
Appraisers first noticed the uptick late last year with Class...
