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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Rep. Haas Recognizes Frankie’s Pizzeria for January Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her January 2024 local business spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognizes Frankie’s Pizzeria in Monee. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owners…


Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Lack of Childcare Access in Illinois

A lack of affordable childcare in Illinois is keeping workers, especially women, out of the labor force. Illinois House Republicans have been working on solutions to this issue and more…


Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Rep. Haas Hosts 4th Annual Valentines for Vets Program

I am excited to announce that I am hosting my fourth annual Valentines for Veterans program! Our veterans are a big part of our community, and these cards are one…


Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame

The Illinois Department on Aging is seeking nominations for the 2024 induction class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, which honors the accomplishments of Illinois residents aged 65 and…


Monday, January 22, 2024
New Federal Business Policies

Attention business owners: Many small and midsize businesses are now required to report more information to the U.S. government under a new federal law. Click here to learn more.


Sunday, January 21, 2024
IDNR Urban Fishing Program

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for instructors for 2024 summer fishing clinics through the department’s Urban Fishing Program. Click here to apply!


Saturday, January 20, 2024
Chamber Grants Open

Eligible chambers of commerce can now apply for grants through the Back to Business (B2B) Local Chambers program. Click here for more information.


Friday, January 19, 2024
National Popcorn Day

Happy National Popcorn Day! Did you know popcorn is the state snack food of Illinois? Celebrate today by enjoying this great snack.


Thursday, January 18, 2024
Illinois ID Renewals

2.25 million Illinoisans will need their driver’s license or state ID renewed in 2024. Of those, more than 1 million, or nearly half, have the ability to renew online. For…


Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Illinois Restaurant Expenses Rank 4th in Nation

A new report has ranked Illinois the 4th most expensive state to open and maintain a restaurant. If we want businesses to flourish in Illinois, we have to make our…