Frerichs: Optimism about state budget passage, and the state still has money

Mike Frerichs, Illinois Treasurer (From Office of Illinois Treasurer) The Illinois Comptroller would be more interested in how any negotiations over a proposed state budget for the next fiscal year. But Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs says his
Meat snack company to invest $2M in Galesburg expansion, creating jobs and economic growth

Western Smokehouse Partners LLC, with its headquarters at 56 S. Kellogg St. in Galesburg. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) A family-owned and operated company that specializes in the production and distribution of crafted meat snacks plans to expand its operations
Postal Service distribution centers staying put for now. Here’s the reaction

U.S. Postal Service Mail processing will not move anywhere for now, and that means at least some temporary good news. A letter issued by U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Wednesday indicates any plans to consolidate mail processing
Tyler Hubbard to embark on first leg of “Strong World Tour’ this fall

Tyler Hubbard will embark on the first leg of his headlining Strong World Tour this fall. The tour, in support of Hubbard’s new album Strong, will kick-off in Indianapolis on September 6th and includes stops in Houston,
Lainey Wilson to drop new album ‘Whirlwind’ this August

Lainey Wilson has revealed her new album Whirlwind, the highly anticipated follow-up to 2022’s Bell Bottom Country, will drop on Aug. 23. Wilson shared on social media: “Whirlwind. That’s what my life has been the last couple years.