This letter to the Northwest Herald is re-printed with the permission of its writer, Jamie Grubich of McHenry:: The Power to Consolidate – House Bill 607 Isn’t it ironic that only a few past and present employees of the McHenry … Continue reading
Category Archives: Business
From the Illinois News Network: Wisconsin state official highlights state economy in comparison to Illinois By Cole Lauterbach | Illinois News Network Aug 24, 2018 Wisconsin’s top economist is using Illinois as an example to highlight how well Wisconsin’s economy … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Signs Executive Order to Ensure Equal Opportunities for All Illinois Businesses Executive Order 2016-08 offers reforms to address disparity among minority, women and persons with disabilities owned businesses that utilize state contracts … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Hultgren to Host Forum on Unleashing the Power of Small Business Congressman Hultgren Invites Small Business Owners and Residents in McHenry County Campton Hills, IL – U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) has announced … Continue reading
In a recent Chicago Tribune article, State Rep. Jack Franks is cited: Democratic Rep. Jack Franks, a longtime EDGE critic from Marengo, called the incentive program “deeply flawed.” But a commenter on Capitol Fax Blog noted the following: 2009- HB1526- … Continue reading
Found this on WTTW on Monday, August 24th: “’Tax loopholes’: it’s a nebulous phrase that often gets tossed around, but nobody really knows what it entails. “Chicago Tonight has learned that a new bill will be filed, perhaps this week, … Continue reading
Chicago Tribune business columnist Paul Rosenthal has writes some truths today about the Illinois business climate that the Democrats running Illinois should, but won’t listen to. “Here is Illinois, where the lengthy list of benefits for business is matched by … Continue reading
The first thought that hit me when I read of House Speaker Mike Madigan’s proposal to cut the corporate income tax in half was that he was trying to cut GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner’s pitch to business off at … Continue reading
Either Governor Pat Quinn doesn’t know what he is talking about with regard to the appeal to business that ending the state tax on natural gas or he’s just blowing smoke. In 1986, in my last bureaucratic job with state … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Kent Gaffney: Gaffney Hosts Business Round Table with Local Employers Barrington, IL… Today in Barrington, State Representative Kent Gaffney (R-Lake Barrington) hosted a business round table to listen to the concerns of local employers. … Continue reading
What you see below is the invitation to the Thursday night forum on jobs that Congressman Joe Walsh is holding in Schaumburg. The event will consist of 6:00 p.m. CDT – viewing of the President’s address 7:00 p.m. CDT – … Continue reading
The Roger Keats’ “I’m out of here” story continues to draw comments from like-minded people. Yesterday, a man who moved his business from Illinois to Florida gives his reason and opinion of what will happen to those of us who … Continue reading