local economy

Chicago

Mayor Johnson Vetoes Chicago Hemp Ordinance, Citing Impact on Small Businesses

Silence DoGood - February 16, 2026

Craig Katz, president of the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, said the mayor’s decision reflects support for entrepreneurship and economic equity. #ordinance #hemp #chicago

Business

Pekin Secures International Medical Supply Manufacturer, Epic Medical, for New Facility at Riverway Business Park

Silence DoGood - March 31, 2025

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

Bremen Township