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Belleville News-Democrat

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Madison County board bars data centers from receiving Illinois tax incentives

Madison County lawmakers have barred data center developers from seeking certain tax incentives. Members of the county board voted Wednesday to exclude data centers from property tax incentives through Illinois’ enterprise zone program, which aims to stimulate economic growth in struggling parts of the state. Projects that get the incentives receive 10-year property tax abatements that then phase out. Granite City, Madison and Venice currently have projects in the program. “There’s no need to incentivize a data center,” said board Chairman Chris Slusser. “They’re (developers) eager to build them.” The board amended rules for the Southwestern Madison County Enterprise zone to exclude data centers. Slusser said the county hopes to pursue similar restrictions in nearby zones. The Madison County discovery zone includes Collinsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Troy, St. Jacob and Highland. The decision comes as several developers eye the Metro East for data center development. Currently, developers are looking at Granite City and Pontoon Beach. Just this week, the developer behind a planned data center in Midtown St. Louis announced plans to build one at the site of the former Alton Steel mill . The developer, TerraWatt, said it wouldn’t seek any tax incentives. “We would not want to do

Madison County, IL · 11d

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Ameren pledges $10 million to energy assistance programs for Missouri and Illinois customers

As Missourians grapple with high prices at the pump and the grocery store, Ameren Missouri is encouraging them to look for ways to take advantage of energy assistance. Ameren Missouri’s manager of customer advocacy, Page Selby, says they have invested another $10 million in additional funding to replenishing programs that help eligible customers manage their energy bills.

Missouri · 12d
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GPM Brands Names Scott Oakes Territory Sales Manager for Upper Midwest

GPM Brands has appointed Scott Oakes as territory sales manager for the Upper Midwest, expanding its sales team to support the company’s growing dealer network. Oakes brings more than 20 years of sales leadership experience in the hot tub, swim spa and sauna industries. In his new role, he will oversee dealer training and support across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. He will also serve as brand ambassador for GPM’s Treesse line of spas.

Wisconsin · 12d
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Illinois pork producers donate over 101,000 pounds of pork

As part of the Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois campaign, the Illinois Pork Producers Association, Feeding Illinois, Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Meat Processors Association and the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff programs are contributing more than 101,000 pounds of pork to regional foodbanks through their end-of-year giving effort. This collaboration strengthens the statewide commitment to providing high-quality protein to families in need and showcases the dedication of Illinois agriculture to fighting hunger.

Illinois · 11d
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This Illinois Orchard Bakery In An 1880s Barn Serves Warm Cider Donuts And Apple Pie

The donuts here come out warm, and the barn selling them dates back to the 1880s. That pairing alone had me hooked. A fresh cider donut and a building older than the light bulb’s big debut feels like a very good deal. The farm sits in northern Illinois corn...

Illinois · 17d

My Journal Courier

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Family turns beefalo hobby into farm business

William Gross started raising beefalo as a hobby and now his grandson is turning it into a way of life.

Jacksonville, IL · 14d

Journal Star

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Illinois mortgage business will shut down, employees to be laid off

The end of a mortgage joint venture will mean layoffs for Illinois workers in November. Success Lending, LLC announced it will lay off 121 employees Nov. 2, according to a report submitted to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity . The permanent layoffs include 21 Illinois workers and 100 out-of-state employees who report to the Illinois headquarters. Last month, eXp World Holdings and Kind Lending announced they intend to shut down Success Lending, based in Schaumburg, 1750 E. Golf Road, Suite 240. eXp, which has since been rebranded as AGNT, Inc ., is reportedly exploring a new joint venture with the financial services company Newrez . “Success Lending’s owners have made a mutual, strategic decision to wind down the joint venture,” an eXp spokesperson said . “We’re grateful for our partnership with Kind Lending and excited about the next chapter for eXp’s mortgage strategy. As part of that next chapter, eXp is exploring the potential formation of a new joint mortgage venture.” This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Illinois mortgage business will shut down, employees to be laid off

Illinois · 14d

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Knob Hill Landscape Company Prime Time Performer: October 19-24

Here are this week’s candidates for the Knob Hill Landscape Company Prime Time Performer. You can vote once every 12 hours until the polls close on Friday at 5 p.m. The winner will receive a $20 gift card to Dublin Pub. Gift cards will be mailed to the school...

Rochester, IL · 12d

WGN News

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Illinois ranks No. 1 for producing pumpkins

Illinois once again ranks as the nation’s top pumpkin producer. New USDA data shows the state produced 533 million pumpkins in 2025. That total is more than three times California, which ranked second with 162 million. Illinois also led the country in pumpkin acreage, with nearly 15,000 acres, though production has rebounded from 2024. The […]

Illinois · 12d

Main Street Dollars

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Illinois froze its scheduled motor fuel tax increase only through December 31

Illinois drivers are paying a motor fuel tax that was held steady by a six-month pause, and the pause ends on December 31, 2026. Public Act 104-0468, signed June 16, 2026, suspended the increase that was scheduled to take effect July 1, according to the Illinois Department of Revenue. The rates in force through December […]

Illinois · 14d

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Trader Joe’s Is Opening 30 New Stores. Is Your State on the List?

If you’ve ever wondered, we might finally have the answer. Here’s whether your state is on the list of new Trader Joe’s stores, and where each opening stands. Trader Joe’s announced that its Anaheim Hills store opened on Thursday, Oct. 22. Its store locator page gives...

Illinois · 14d

The Center Square

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3,750 new manufacturing jobs backed by tax credits announced for Hyundai

(The Center Square) – Over recent months, Illinois has announced investments in manufacturing and other industries across the state and the creation of new jobs. Those new investments come at a cost to taxpayers, at least on the front-end. Earlier this week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker appeared in Joliet alongside...

Illinois · 15d

CBS News

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High diesel prices hurting Illinois farms during harvest season

Marshall, IL · 12d

My Journal Courier

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County touts $1.7M tax revenue from solar projects

In the last tax year, Morgan County taxing districts have received a total of $1.7 million from solar projects.

Morgan County, IL · 14d

My Journal Courier

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Illinois farm cultivates the crunch in potato chips

The potato reigns supreme for this family farm, with a significant portion of their harvest becoming potato chips for major companies such as Frito-Lay.

Illinois · 15d

The Center Square

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Landlords say registration question on ballot could raise taxes

(The Center Square) – Next week, Springfield voters will choose whether to accept or deny a ballot question guiding the city on creating a landlord registry across the capital city. A proposal, backed by many community groups, seeks to create a registry as increasing complaints of single-family and multi-unit rental properties have gone unmaintained or repaired and have created dangerous living conditions for renters, all while non-responding property owners can sometimes remain unknown to tenants of their LLC. Many across the city, such as Springfield Area Landlord Association President Tony Nudo, say a vote yes for the registry will drive up rent and raise taxes for residents because a required landlord registry could have a cost per unit each time a property owner has to register. “They say we need to know who the owners are. But the city knows. All you have to do is send a letter to where the current tax uh bill goes. You're going to get a hold of the owner or the owner's representative,” Nudo said to the council in September. “The argument for landlord registration is a punitive and discriminatory one made by people who just don't like rental property owners.” But the

Springfield, IL · 12d

WSAV News 3

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Country Financial hosts annual Feed a Farmer event across eight States

Illinois · 12d

WIFR

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It’s projected to cost ComEd $3.1B to connect data centers to the grid

Illinois · 12d