Illinois Quick Hits: Economic development summit set for next week
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Economic Development Summit is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
Topics include transportation, energy, workforce strategy, tourism, housing and the economy. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Economic Development Corporation are scheduled to make presentations.
CLEAN PORTS MEETINGS SCHEDULED
The Illinois EPA has announced Clean Ports Program meetings for stakeholders and near-port communities to begin a planning process for port decarbonization.
The first scheduled meeting for port districts within the Illinois Waterway Ports Commission is Tuesday in Peoria.
Details are available at illinoiscleanports.org.
ILLINOIS IS No. 48 FOR ROAD TRIP AFFORDABILITY
Illinois ranks last on a list of the best states for an affordable summer road trip in the contiguous U.S.
Dunhill Travel Deals considered hotel, gas and everyday prices along with national park sites, attractions and road quality.
Arkansas finished first. Iowa and Indiana ranked ninth and tenth, respectively.
Mostly Sunny
Latest News Stories
Colorado Legislature advances ‘no tax on overtime’ bill
Convention of States rally pushes for fiscal restraint, limits on federal power
Illinois lawmakers push bipartisan energy choice package
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago suffers credit rating downgrades
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Village Board for February 17, 2026
Board Approves $479,000 Wireless Network Overhaul to Replace Aging Tech
Illinois quick hits: Guaranteed income for moms on Medicaid
IL can gag charter school operators over teacher unionization, judge says
Consumer advocates, Illinois lawmakers target ‘unnecessary’ utility costs
Large taxpayer costs coming to Indiana or Illinois for new Bears stadium
Auditor general nomination approved unanimously in Illinois
Parents could gain access to school discipline evidence under proposed bill
