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See How An Evanston Business is Raising Money in a Creative Way!

See How An Evanston Business is Raising Money in a Creative Way!

Until the early 1990's, it was fairly common to drive down main street and see a sign shop that hand painted signs. The evolution of technology however brought upon us a new era of ...

We are Pleased to Announce the 2012 Edie Award Winners

We are Pleased to Announce the 2012 Edie Award Winners

 What do a Chrysler plant in Belvidere, a produce distribution operation in Chicago, a new Navistar headquarters in Lisle, a new steel plant in Chicago and an artisan shop in Atlan ...

Illinois Chamber Announce 2012 EDIE Award Winners

Illinois Chamber Announce 2012 EDIE Award Winners

 Chicago, Belvidere, Lisle and Atlanta (IL) Companies Receive 2012 Edie Awards for Economic Development in Illinois  The Illinois Chamber and Illinois Development Council Give "Edi ...

Medicaid Cost Shifting is NOT Cutting Costs or Improving Care

Medicaid Cost Shifting is NOT Cutting Costs or Improving Care

 Of particular concern is a Quinn Administration proposal that shifts nearly $500 million in Medicaid costs onto private employer plans. One way to reduce Medicaid costs is simply ...

‘Make or Break Time’ for Medicaid and Adjournment?

‘Make or Break Time’ for Medicaid and Adjournment?

With still no actual legislation released on Medicaid reform, the clock is ticking louder and louder to address the Medicaid issue before adjournment.  As we mentioned last week, e ...

Help for Illinois Employers Preparing to Terminate an Employee

Help for Illinois Employers Preparing to Terminate an Employee

By Nancy E. Joerg, Esq., Senior Attorney and Shareholder, Wessels Sherman Joerg Liszka Laverty Seneczko P.C., www.wesselssherman.com Many employers do not feel comfortable firing e ...

A “Yankee Doodle Dandy” energy independence outlook

A “Yankee Doodle Dandy” energy independence outlook

The supposed holy grail for politicians engaged in the energy discussion was the concept of energy independence.  If only we didn't rely on energy from people we don't like very mu ...

Illinois Chamber Announce 2012 EDIE Award Winners

 Chicago, Belvidere, Lisle and Atlanta (IL) Companies Receive 2012 Edie Awards for Economic Development in Illinois  The Illinois Chamber and Illinois Development Council Give "Edies" to Honor Those Who Imagine, Design, Invest, Build and Bring Jobs, Growth and Prosperity to Illinois Communities CHICAGO - What do a Chrysler plant in Belvidere, a produce distribution operation in Chicago, a new Navistar headq ...

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NLRB Blocked from Requiring Employers to Post “Employee Rights” Poster!

By Jonathan Hoag- SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ordered an emergency injunction to prevent the NLRB from issuing a rule requiring employers to post a notice about collective bargaining rights.  The rule was to go into effect April 30th and now will be delayed until the appeal is decided. In related news, last Friday, a federal district court in So ...

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Funding requests far exceed available dollars: demonstrates need for transportation bill

NOTE: This is a press release from USDOT Overwhelming Demand for TIGER Grants Highlights Need for More Investment in an America Built to Last WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the overwhelming demand for TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grants has once again far surpassed the available funding.  Applications to the U.S. Department of Tra ...

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Tribune Interivew with Caterpillar CEO Douglas Oberhelman

In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Caterpillar CEO Douglas Oberhelman says that Illinois didn't even make the first cut — a list of more than 20 states — in the company's continent-wide search for a new factory to manufacture small tractors and mini-excavators. The Peoria-based company, the state's largest manufacturing employer, announced in February it had chosen Athens, Ga., as the home for the ne ...

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You Say Tomāto, I Say Tomäto: Federal Appeals Court Upholds NLRB Ruling That ‘Landfill Supervisor’ Was Not a Supervisor

By Beverly Alfon – www.salawus.com On March 8, 2012, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a National Labor Relations Board ruling that a “landfill supervisor” was unlawfully fired in retaliation for engaging in union organizing activities.  Rochelle Waste Disposal LLC v. NLRB, 7th Cir. No. 10-3212 (3/8/2012).  This is significant because supervisors are excluded from the protections of the National L ...

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Industry blankets DC for Railroad Day 2012

BNSF Railroad hired 608 new employees in Illinois last year, despite the tough economy. Adams County, IL has the fourth lowest unemployment rate in the state due in part to rail served industries. Prince AgriProducts invested $18 million and added 50 new jobs in Quincy, IL because it could ship product via the Burlington Junction Railroad. These are just a few of the Illinois-specific examples of the impact ...

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