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Illinois Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Act Demonstrates the Need for Tax Appeals
O'Connor discusses the Illinois circuit breaker property tax relief act. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- O'Connor has previously covered the growing inequality and staggering costs of property taxes in Cook County...

Organ, Eye and Tissue Donors Honored at 5th Annual Miles for Maddog 5K / 10K Walk and Run in Frankfort, Illinois
Heartwarming Event Honors The Hearts and Soles of Organ Donation and Transplantation FRANKFORT, IL, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 5th annual Miles for Maddog 5k/10k Run and Walk in Frankfort Illinois which celebrates the...

Greystone Provides $58.6 Million Freddie Mac Loan for Multifamily Property in Illinois
NEW YORK, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $58.6 million Freddie Mac Workforce Preservation program loan to refinance a 427-unit multifamily property in Elk...

Kaplan Wins “Test Prep Innovation of the Year” Designation in EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program for its Groundbreaking Partnership with the State of Illinois
Global educational services provider Kaplan’s All Access License™ has been selected as the winner of the “Test Prep Innovation of the Year” award in the 7th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program, conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading...

Mullen Added to ComEd State Rebate Program, Offering Business Customers Significant EV Incentives in Illinois
The ComEd Business & Public Sector EV Rebate Program joins the growing list of state-level incentives already available for Mullen Commercial EVs, including California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project and...

Japan Delegation Visits Illinois to Deepen Quantum Innovation Ties
Building on the momentum of previous delegations to Japan from the State of Illinois led by Governor J.B. Pritzker in October 2024 and the City of Chicago led by Deputy Mayor Kenya K. Merritt in March 2025, a high-level Japanese delegation will...

Constellation, Meta Sign 20-Year Deal for Clean, Reliable Nuclear Energy in Illinois
Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG) and Meta have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the output of the Clinton Clean Energy Center to support Meta’s clean energy goals and operations in the region with 1,121 megawatts of emissions-free...

Who owns most of the farmland in Illinois? Not farmers.
This story by MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellow Karina Atkins was originally published in the Chicago Tribune, where it appears with additional photos and resources. It is the first in a series of articles about Illinois' agricultural...

Houzeo Launches Smart Sharing to Streamline Real Estate Searches Across Illinois
Illinois buyers can now effortlessly share their favorite homes with the people who matter using Houzeo’s new feature. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Houzeo, America’s leading Real Estate Super App, is changing...

August Egg Company Recalls Shell Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: June 06, 2025 FDA Publish Date: June 06, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Salmonella Company Name: August Egg Company Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product...

August Egg Company Recalls Shell Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: June 06, 2025 FDA Publish Date: June 06, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Salmonella Company Name: August Egg Company Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product...

August Egg Company Recalls Shell Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: June 06, 2025 FDA Publish Date: June 06, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Salmonella Company Name: August Egg Company Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product...

Mobility City Holdings Inc Celebrates Six Years of Serving People in Lake County Illinois & Surrounding Communities
Kevin Pignone opened his showroom in Grayslake IL with a mission to help people with mobility challenges via the repair, rental and sale of mobility equipment BOCA RATON, FL, US, May 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mobility City Holdings, Inc.,...

ComEd Receives Approval for Beneficial Electrification Plan 2, Continuing to Advance Transportation Electrification in Illinois
ComEd today announced that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved its second Beneficial Electrification (BE) Plan, investing approximately $168 million over a three-year period beginning in 2026. The continuation of ComEd’s BE funding...

New legal guide helps Illinois drivers regain licenses cost-effectively
CHICAGO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Driver Defense Team, Chicagoland's premier trial law firm for Illinois drivers, today announced the release of their new eBook, "How to Get Your License Back After DUIs: The Ultimate Guide to Illinois...

August Egg Company Recalls Shell Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: June 06, 2025 FDA Publish Date: June 06, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Salmonella Company Name: August Egg Company Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product...

Al Kola Law Office Wins the 2025 Quality Business Award for The Best Immigration Lawyer in Wheaton, Illinois
WHEATON, IL, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 Quality Business Award for The Best Immigration Lawyer in Wheaton, Illinois has been awarded to Al Kola Law Office. This recognition honors Al Kola Law Office for its...

PENN Entertainment Sets August 11 as Grand Opening Date for New Hollywood Casino Joliet in Illinois
PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it expects to open the new land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet to the public on Monday, August 11, pending customary regulatory approvals. PENN’s newest casino...

American Water Charitable Foundation & Illinois American Water Launch Inaugural Hydration Station Grant Program
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., along with Illinois American Water, announced today it is now...

ComEd Launches EV Ambassador Program to Expand EV Adoption in Northern Illinois
To expand efforts to support customers considering making the switch to electric vehicles (EVs), ComEd today announced the launch of its new EV Ambassador Program, a community-driven initiative designed to expand education and awareness around EV...