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Monday, December 9, 2019

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Sen. Plummer proposes gaming bill directed toward legislative conflicts of interest

A newly proposed senate bill would prohibit lawmakers in Springfield from having ownership in or being compensated by the gaming industry while still in office.

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 5, 2019

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IDOA: Nature's Grace and Wellness, Llc Approved for Adult-use Growing

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has approved another cultivation center that can grow cannabis for adult-use purposes in advance of adult-use cannabis becoming legal on January 1, 2020.

By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2019

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Market downturn could wipe out Illinois' public pensions, Wirepoints fiscal analysis warns

By W.J. Kennedy | Nov 13, 2019

Even an unprecedented 10-year growth in the market can’t rescue Illinois’ struggling public pension plans.

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GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 13, 2019

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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IDFPR: Announces Third Round of "Same-Site" Licenses for Adult Use Cannabis

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has announced three more "Same Site" adult use cannabis licenses, which will allow an existing medical cannabis dispensary to obtain an adult use dispensing license.

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IDOL: Joins Safety Partnership Initiative for New $284 Million Rush Medical Center Building

By Press release submission | Nov 11, 2019

The Illinois Department of Labor's On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program entered into a partnership agreement Wednesday to assist in providing a safe and healthy working environment at the worksite of the Rush University Medical Center's new $284 million ambulatory building project.

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House committee favorably reports controversial EtO bill to House

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 5, 2019

The Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee voted to favorably report to the House floor a bill to phase out the use of ethylene oxide (EtO) in sterilization processes.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE: Releases 2020 ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Rates

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

Five health insurance carriers will again offer Illinois consumers individual Gold, Silver and Bronze plans with a slight decrease in overall rates

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Medline to take its defense of ethylene oxide practices, benefits to senate

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Officials from Northfield-based Medline Industries, Inc. are objecting to the recent passage in the Illinois House of a bill that would ban the use of a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment by pointing to the company’s “exemplary safety record and the importance of ethylene oxide sterilization to Illinois hospitals.”

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Vaping advocates urge lawmakers to oppose ban on flavored liquids

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 28, 2019

Pro-vaping groups and small business owners held a press conference last week to share their opposition of possible legislation that would ban flavored liquids for e-cigarettes.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY: IDES lowers unemployment taxes for seventh straight year

By Press release submission | Oct 22, 2019

Illinois Payrolls Up Across Most Industries

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IDHS: Celebrates National Disability Employment Month

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2019

IDHS and providers host events to raise awareness for disability employment

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: OSHA Temporary Worker Safety Seminar set for Oct. 24

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2019

Joliet Junior College, OSHA and IDOL co-hosting safety workshop

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: Gov. Pritzker Releases 5-Year Economic Plan Outlining Bold Vision for Job Creation

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2019

Governor JB Pritzker and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity released a 5-year plan to create an economy in Illinois that works for everyone.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Andrews Engineering Recognized with National Safety Award

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2019

Springfield firm’s work with Illinois OSHA leads to SHARP designation

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY: Governor Pritzker Proclaims October as Cyber Security Awareness Month in Illinois

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2019

Governor Pritzker proclaims October as Cyber Security Awareness Month in Illinois to recognize the importance of raising cyber awareness and to help Illinoisans stay safe and secure online.

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Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2019

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: Gov. Pritzker Announces $4.2 Million in Funding for Small Business Development Centers Across the State

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

Governor JB Pritzker announced $4.2 million in funding for Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) throughout Illinois.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY: Unemployment Rate Falls to Historic Low in August

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2019

Illinois Payrolls Remain Stable, with 65,000 More Jobs than a Year Ago

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE: Announces Tax Amnesty Program

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2019

Program begins October 1, 2019 and runs until November 15, 2019