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Michael Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer
Business
12 months ago
State treasurer makes record-breaking investment earnings for state

$1.57 billion in investment earnings, $997 million for “Illinois Funds.”

FILE - The Walgreens logo on a pharmacy and retail store, Aug. 13, 2025, in Newton, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Business
12 months ago
Sycamore Partners finishes deal to take drugstore chain Walgreens private

Walgreens had announced in March that it agreed to be acquired by Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at around $10 billion.

Business
12 months ago
Springfield’s tallest problem

Wyndham owner is suspected of sabotage.

Agriculture
12 months ago
$2B investment for Tuscola ammonia plant

Cronus Chemicals will build huge fertilizer plant.

Illinois Economic Development Corporation
Business
12 months ago
New name for IL public-private economic development engine

Goodbye, Intersect Illinois. Hello, Illinois Economic Development Corporation.

Business
12 months ago
Debate over renewables continues

The problem is “just being stupid,” says Illinois Freedom Caucus chairman State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro).

Local
1 year ago
State touts consecutive months of metro area job gains, including in Springfield

The Springfield area has seen 21 consecutive months of job growth, according to the state.

A 2023 storm caused extensive home damage in parts of Springfield, including trees falling on homes. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 year ago
Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes

Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s 27% homeowners rate hike.

Local
1 year ago
Today’s the day to save $ on gasoline

Circle K offers Inner Circle members 40-cent break.

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