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Chicago set a new tourism record last year, attracting more than 57.6 million visitors during 2018.Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the new numbers…
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A study shows that the economic impact of the Illinois Veterans Home extends far beyond the city of Quincy and well above the facility's $54 million…
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A Cook County judge has ruled attorney general candidate Scott Drury be removed from next month's primary ballot over questions about whether he complied…
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At least three Democratic congressmen from Illinois are boycotting President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address. Longtime Congressmen Bobby…
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Four central Illinois communities will share more than $400,000 in federal housing money to help families with job-training, education and more. The U.S.…
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An Illinois lawmaker says a casino proposed for southern Wisconsin would deal an economic blow to an adjacent Illinois town.The casino is being proposed…
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As Illinois’ top political leaders struggle to end a two year budget standoff, one of them has announced she’s resigning. Illinois Public Radio’s Brian…
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Morton’s Chamber of Commerce CEO will lead two regional economic development groups starting later this fall. Jennifer Daly will lead both Focus Forward…
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Purdue University is helping research economic development activity in Central Illinois. The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission approved a contract…
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Former state senator Dale Risinger says he hopes to renew focus on some lagging Tri-County Regional Planning Commission projects. The commission last week…