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Treasurer’s Report > Introducing Your 2026-2027 Finance Team

A dollar matters to me; it always has and always will. My father once told me: “When parents fight about the color of the carpet, that really means the bank account is empty!” Treasury matters, even more so at the WSBA since it manages license fees. After a career in Europe as a mechanical, aerospace, and nuclear engineer, I decided to pivot to the legal profession. The University of Illinois opened its doors to me as their first foreign J.D. student whose native language was not English. Money was very tight as I bet my house on this new career.

Washington · 1d
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NCERC Researcher Explores New Uses for Illinois Corn

Brooke Wagner once thought of corn primarily as a food crop. Now, as a senior research fellow at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), she is helping develop new uses for corn that could create long-term value for Illinois farmers. Located on the campus of Southern Illinois University...

Illinois · 1d

25 News Now

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Local licensed medical cannabis business says new Illinois Hemp ban said it will help keep customers safe

Peoria, IL · 1d

Fox News

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Democrats seize on midterm wins to push massive minimum wage hikes, but economists see trouble ahead

Josh Shapiro says he wants to more than double Pennsylvania's minimum wage and codify abortion rights with the new Democratic trifecta.

Pennsylvania · 18h

Public News Service

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Rural voters send message on farm policy, economic pressures

Economic pressures facing small communities are reshaping what rural voters expect from their elected leaders. Rising production costs and pressure on agricultural exports are among top concerns for Illinois communities. Michael Happ, program associate at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, pointed to a county-level analysis, which found the state's 80 rural counties moved an average of 6.5 percentage points toward Democrats compared with the 2024 presidential election. Happ thinks the results send a clear message. "I see these results as a rebuke of status quo farm policy. There are a lot of people who are commodity farmers that are reliant on exports, and this administration has been chipping away a lot of the pillars of that kind of agriculture without providing alternatives," Happ explained. University of Illinois researchers found fertilizer costs were 37% higher in 2025 compared to five years earlier. And despite some improvement, the average return to farmers' labor and management remained in the red by more than $23,000. Happ pointed out tariffs on agricultural exports and rising input costs have put additional pressure on farmers who depend on international markets. He added the concerns rural voters are weighing can look very different from one community

Illinois · 2d

soyummy.com

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Walmart Sued Over Great Value Shrimp Packaging After Claims That Customers Are Paying for More Than Just Seafood

A bag of frozen shrimp makes a simple promise: the weight on the label. Shoppers trust that number when they pay. A new lawsuit says that trust may be misplaced. It claims some bags of Walmart’s Great Value frozen shrimp hold up to 11% less shrimp than the label says. The reason, the suit says, is ice. Shoppers may be paying seafood prices for frozen water.

Illinois · 1d

967 The Eagle

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Illinois Cleaning Business Owner Makes Hilarious Booking Mistake

A local cleaner learned an unforgettable business lesson after discovering her next appointment was nearly 2,000 miles away.

Dixon, CA · 2d

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Kaufman Realty & Auctions Celebrates New Taylorville Location’s Opening

Kaufman Realty & Auctions’ new Taylorville location at 825 West Spresser Street is now open. The business celebrated the move with a grand opening on Thursday. Guests were able to meet company staff, enjoy complimentary food and coffee, and enter raffles for prizes, including a new barbecue. Matt Corso, a realtor and auctioneer, told the Hart Media Group he was happy with the turnout, especially considering the colder temperatures and rain that day.

Taylorville, IL · 1d

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NuMark Credit Union Receives 2026 Outstanding Credit Union of the Year Award

NuMark Credit Union (NuMark), serving the communities of Northern Illinois, is proud to announce they received the 2026 Outstanding Credit Union Award in the over $500 million asset size category from the Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL). The award was given to representatives of the credit union at the ICUL’s Annual Convention’s Chairperson’s Celebration and Awards Reception on Friday, October 23.

Illinois · 10h

mchenrycountyblog.com

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State Treasurer Buys Polish and Israeli Bonds

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Purchase of $50 Million in Republic of Poland Bonds. Investment Provides Strong Returns for Illinois Taxpayers. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced his office has purchased $50 million in Republic of Poland Bonds. “These bonds provide a strong investment for the people of...

Illinois · 1d

KWQC

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THC crackdown leaves Quad Cities retailers facing uncertain future

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Popular THC drinks and over-the-counter gummies could soon disappear from grocery stores, gas stations and bars as new federal and Illinois restrictions take effect. The federal restrictions, set to take effect Dec. 11, will effectively ban the sale of most hemp-derived THC beverages nationwide. Illinois...

East Moline, IL · 4d

The Center Square

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Proposed change in farm estate tax has broad support

(The Center Square) – Legislation to change the state’s death tax credit could help families hold on to their farms as land values rise. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of State Legislation Mark Raney said farmers currently pay the estate tax on everything more than $4 million in value, which is easily exceeded by the average Illinois grain farm with 1,500 acres.

Illinois · 2d

Q985

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Illinois Woman Books Cleaning Job Nearly 2,000 Miles Away

An Illinois cleaning business owner thought she'd booked a job in nearby Dixon. Turns out the customer lived in California.

Illinois · 2d

WCIA

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Central Illinois farmer shares tips on handling the changing seasons

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Farmers have been experiencing cold and warm as the harvest season comes to a close. Now, one farmer here in Central Illinois is letting them know what actions they should be taking as the seasons change. Dennis Riggs said this is the perfect time for...

Illinois · 2d

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The 12 Biggest Secondhand Shops In Illinois Worth The Late Fall Road Trip

An old schoolhouse in northwestern Illinois now holds three full floors of antiques, and it even has a coffee bar. That detail stopped me cold. Somewhere, a former classroom is stacked with collectibles instead of spelling tests. Illinois has a surprising number of places like that. One antique mall sits...

Illinois · 4d

Crafting Your Home

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Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois Limit Winter Utility Shutoffs, With Some Protections Lasting Into April

Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois set winter utility shutoff limits; Ohio's runs to April 16 and Minnesota's to April 30. See who qualifies.

Minnesota · 4d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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IPSD 204: ‘State underfunding’ causes high reliance on property taxes

Indian Prairie School District 204 plans to raise property taxes by the amount allowed under the tax cap and charge property owners 2.7% more on 2026 taxes payable next year. The school board discussed the district’s next operating levy during its most recent meeting, saying shortcomings in the state’s evidence-based funding formula and federal support for schools are placing too high of a burden on local taxpayers.

Illinois · 2d

springfieldbusinessjournal.com

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Building permits – Nov. 2 to Nov. 8

1999 Partners received a commercial remodel permit for 1999 Wabash Ave. Contractor is RD Lawrence Construction Corp. and the project is valued at $115,000. Springfield Hospital Inc. received a commercial remodel permit for 5230 S. Sixth Street Frontage Road. Contractor is Harold O’Shea Builders and the project is valued at $4.1 million.

Springfield, IL · 3d

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Illinois Roofing Company to Pay $700K in Workplace Harassment Settlement

Monday, November 9th, 2026 — An Illinois roofing contractor has agreed to pay $700,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit involving allegations of racial and sexual harassment, including repeated misconduct by a company vice president and management's failure to address employee complaints. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced...

Illinois · 5d