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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association applauds signature of legislation to expand career and technical education programs

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker signed HB3296 into law, which expands career and technical education in schools across the state and will help students better understand their career pathway options as early as sixth grade:   “By expanding career and technical education in schools across […]

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Business groups disappointed by outcome of future of work task force report following deeply flawed process

SPRINGFIELD – The business community recognizes that the workforce is its primary asset and taking care of workers in a new post-pandemic environment is a top priority. Talent attraction and retention are essential to success and competing in an ultra-competitive global economy, which is why business groups including the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association,

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Illinois Chamber of Commerce announces 2022 award winners and legislative latings

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2022 Champion of Free Enterprise Award Winners and Freshmen of the year. These awards correspond with the release of the Illinois Chamber 102nd General Assembly Legislative Ratings.   This award is given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who work toward the

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Illinois Family Institute Director, David E. Smith, endorses Judge John Noverini For Illinois Supreme Court

CARPENTERSVILLE, IL – Illinois is drawing nearer to the most important election in years. With life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness on the line, voters have the power to make historical change with office-holders. Pro-life, pro-family, and pro-liberty David E. Smith, Director of Illinois Family Institute, announced his full endorsement of Republican Judge John Noverini for

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Illinois manufacturers detail impact of rising electricity costs

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association testified before a joint hearing of the House Public Utilities and Energy & Environment Committees yesterday regarding the impact rising energy costs will have on manufacturers and to propose ideas to help ease the pressure.   Manufacturers use one-third of all energy consumed in the United States to produce vital

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Key education, public safety and GOP organizations endorse Dan Brady for Secretary of State

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Key education, public safety and GOP organizations have endorsed Dan Brady, a Bloomington Republican, for Illinois Secretary of State. “I am honored and humbled to have the support of those who teach our children and protect our citizens in Illinois,” Brady said. “I am also pleased to receive the latest in a

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If you have too much month at the end of the money, you are not alone

CHICAGO – A recent survey of Illinoisans found that most blow their monthly budget just 14 days after payday, There was a 16.2% increase in searches for coupons or promo codes in Illinois over the past year. Almost 1/2 of respondents said due to inflation, there are certain things they bought this last year, which they can

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Move over early warning task force holds first meeting

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Move Over Early Warning Task Force, created to study new technologies and early warning systems available to protect law enforcement and emergency responders, met for the first time today.  Lead by the Illinois State Police (ISP), the task force will study warning systems in cellular phones and vehicles that alert the public to the

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