Poshard Foundation receives grant to help children

The Poshard Foundation usually makes the news giving away money. Today, they are receiving money.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

Small businesses in Illinois can’t find enough workers to fill open positions

Small businesses in Illinois and across the country can’t find enough workers to fill open positions.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

As Amazon passes on Illinois, business community asks why

Despite offering over $1 billion in tax incentives and other perks to lure online retail giant Amazon, Illinois won’t get the company’s $5 billion investment or thousands of high-paying jobs.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

Illinois bicentennial voters picking the state’s best leaders

Illinois’ bicentennial best-of voters are looking for Illinois’ best leader of the past 200 years, and it’s tough.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

Veto session for Democrats could include ‘football spiking,’ waiting for new governor

Most of the election dust has settled, and lawmakers are headed back to the capitol on Tuesday to address some of the 78 bills that outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed over the summer.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

Pritzker: I’m moving to Springfield

Just shy of a week since his electoral victory, Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker is short on details about the first thing he’ll tackle in office, but he’s firm about this much: He’ll live in Springfield … and Chicago during his four-year term.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

Saline County will have new county clerk, sheriff, state’s attorney

As a result of Tuesday’s election, a new county clerk, state’s attorney and sheriff will join the incumbent treasurer as office holders in Saline County.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

As Chicago suburbs go blue, southern Illinois gets redder

In addition to giving Illinois a new governor, Tuesday’s election gave Illinois a new political balance.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

Two days after election, Pritzker forms budget working group

Illinois Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that dealing with the state’s financial problems will be a top priority.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

Pritzker inherits fiscal mess while groups warn of disaster

After a 15-point victory over incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner, Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday that he wants “responsible budgets.”

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

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