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Chicago’s ability to compete for top talent and investment depends on its continued commitment to safe, stable communities. #investments #safety

State officials say the investments tied to the new law could create up to 115,000 jobs, including both construction and long-term operating positions. #energy #jobs

The workforce development rankings are based on an updated index that measures factors such as educational credentials, technical skills, productivity and return on investment for both workers and employers. #ranking #midwest

Epic Medical recently acquired 66.5 acres in Pekin’s Riverway Business Park for $500,000. #pekin

City Attorney James Vasselli shared that the legal complexities of working with an international company posed challenges, but the City successfully navigated them. #pekin

State revenues surged in previous fiscal year (Springfield, IL) - Revenues flowing into state coffers surged in the fiscal year that ended June 30, spurred largely by an influx of federal funds, the delayed deadline for filing income tax returns last year and an economic recovery that boosted income and sales tax collections beyond what had been estimated.