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Jan 29, 2014
Sterling Lumber consolidates operations in Illinois
Sterling Lumber Co., a 65-year-old family-owned company that makes crane mats and industrial lumber, built a new 600,000-square-foot...
Jan 29, 2014
Illinois lawmakers scrutinize tax incentives
Illinois lawmakers Friday took the first step in examining the state’s tax policy and use of corporate tax incentives, which could lead...
Jan 29, 2014
Legislators push to make Pullman a national park
That’s because officials plan to introduce federal legislation to designate the historic area a national park, creating the Pullman...
Jan 27, 2014
Another year, another try for more casinos
Of course, that presumes that, unlike in recent years, the Legislature can agree on a bill and that Quinn finds it acceptable. State Rep....
Jan 24, 2014
At CSEDC forum, Sen. Dick Durbin discusses news from Washington and the need to invest in local infr
A related story, by Keith Benman of the Times, is available here. Click here to view Dermody Property slides, here for Horton...
Jan 23, 2014
Senator Richard Durbin is slated to open Jan. 24th CSEDC Quarterly Forum
Friday, January 24, 2014 Location: Sauk Village Municipal Center 21801 Torrence Ave. Sauk Village, IL 60411 Networking: 8:30 a.m. ...
Jan 10, 2014
Featured in Broadband Communities Magazine: The Chicago Southland Fiber Network Story
Photo credit: Larry Burrows From Broadband Communities Magazine: Ed Zabrocki, Mayor, Tinley Park: The Chicago Southland area...
Jan 8, 2014
Jan 15: Cook County/CMAP Planning for Progress workshop in Blue Island
From the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development and CMAP (please share with your staff and residents): Planning for Progress Public...
Jan 2, 2014
Times Editorial: 2014, we expect better results from you
This is not, however, a time for cynics but a time for optimists. Among strides taken that will reap dividends on both sides of the state...
Dec 9, 2013
The growing challenge of shrinking birthrates
As local government managers, it is not often that we are asked to give much thought to regional, national, or global demography. After...
Dec 9, 2013
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Chicago Southland is prepping for businesses
This region is again recognizing and taking advantage of the many core assets that set us apart with extraordinary advantages for...
Dec 9, 2013
Pop-ups use empty storefronts in Homewood
Village officials like to call the downtown a “continuous shopping experience” because there are so many stores right next to each other,...
Dec 9, 2013
Lansing businesses seeking county tax breaks will now have to pay village a fee
Businesses within the village that wish to get a property tax break from Cook County government will now have to pay municipal government...
Dec 6, 2013
Transportation, land use and economic development study anticipates tremendous amount of growth
If and when a proposed east-west toll way materializes between Interstates 55 and 65, the north-south Ill. Route 394/Ill. Route 1...
Dec 5, 2013
Cook County officials hold line on property tax levy, approves Phoenix and Harvey road projects
The Cook County Board gave its approval Wednesday to a property tax levy for the upcoming year that they say remains at the same level it...
Dec 3, 2013
Dec 2, 2013
Where Factory Apprenticeship Is Latest Model From Germany
Creating Skilled Workers: Manufacturers say there is a critical shortage of trained workers in the United States. In South Carolina, a...
Nov 25, 2013
South Holland officials tout plans for future
Village President Don De Graff told the gathering of the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corp. he believes officials in the area...
Nov 22, 2013
Dec 3: South Suburban Commercial Property Tax & Business Forum
This event is part of a new Business Connect initiative, which has been designed to focus on the programs and services available to...
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