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Landmarks Illinois Acquired Main Street Program

Landmarks Illinois Acquired Main Street Program

The historic preservation nonprofit has taken over administrative duties for the 39-community statewide initiative.

Live Poll

Do you believe nonprofit organizations merging improves the services provided to your local community?


Jobs

Live Poll

Should the state be required to keep local mental health facilities open for community residents?

Nursing Jobs

Illinois Delayed Choate Facility Bed Closures

The state postponed the shuttering of 75 mental health beds at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center until 2027.

Illinois Delayed Choate Facility Bed Closures

Openings & Closings

Openings & Closings

Illinois Ranked Fifth Most Expensive State for Startups

A new industry report shows Illinois has higher business startup costs than all of its neighboring states.


Industry

Live Poll

Do you expect your personal financial situation to improve in the coming year?

Agriculture

Illinois Cash Rents Will Decline Less in 2027

Higher crop prices are expected to limit the decrease in rental costs for Illinois farmland next year.

Illinois Cash Rents Will Decline Less in 2027

People

Live Poll

Should county boards have the authority to remove appointed local fire district trustees?

People

Illinois Legislator Introduced Fire District Trustee Bill

The proposed measure allows county boards to remove appointed fire protection district trustees.

Illinois Legislator Introduced Fire District Trustee Bill

Philanthropy

Live Poll

Do you support state governments providing direct grants to boost tourism in your area?

Philanthropy

Illinois Awarded $4.6 Million for Tourism Projects

The state distributed grants to forty-nine recipients to boost regional attractions and international interest.

Illinois Awarded $4.6 Million for Tourism Projects

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