Illinois economy shrinks 4% in 2020 despite 4th quarter growth
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois economy shrank by 4 percent in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on many of its sectors, although there...
Illinois restaurants can now apply for revitalization fund grants
(The Center Square) – Illinois restaurants and bars reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic are getting more relief. Affected businesses can now apply for Restaurant...
Perfect storm of factors drives up Illinois’ farmland values
(The Center Square) – The values of Illinois' agricultural lands are increasing, as is optimism.
Appraisers first noticed the uptick late last year with Class...
EPA report finds delays in inspections of cancer-causing emissions
SPRINGFIELD — A senior federal official stalled inspections by regional offices to monitor cancer-causing emissions at suburban facilities in Illinois, according to a report...
Survey indicates a potential shift in Illinois housing market
(The Center Square) – The housing market in Illinois in 2020 was a seller's market, but a new study indicates that may begin to...
Illinois’ economy among most affected by pandemic
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ economy was among the most adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The pandemic decimated state economies after restrictions were placed...
