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How to Actually Build Wealth: Tips for 2020
By: Tim Michaelis, Ph.D.; Assistant Professor of Management, Northern Illinois University It’s a new year, which means you’ve likely been inundated with articles on how to better yourself and how… Read more
Employed Graduates Encourage New Class of Trainees in Community Builders Program
Historically, minority communities have had a hard time entering the construction trades. But the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has been working hard to fill the growing shortage of skilled… Read more
Senior and Homeowner Exemption Applications Now Available
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced that exemption applications for the 2019 tax year for the Homeowner, Senior and Senior Freeze Exemptions are now available. Applications for additional exemptions will… Read more
City to Hold Cannabis Resource Fair
The City of Chicago will host a first-of-its-kind Cannabis Resource Fair to connect residents with employment and business opportunities, expungement and legal aid assistance, and more information on cannabis regulations… Read more
Rep. Villanueva Occupies Vacated Seat Once Held by Sen. Sandoval
State Representative Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) was appointed to the 11th District State Senate seat on Tuesday evening by the Democratic Legislative Committee of the 11th Legislative District, after Senator Martin… Read more
IDOR Reminds Illinois Businesses of Minimum Wage Tax Credit Available This Year
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding small businesses they can utilize the Minimum Wage Credit starting January 1, 2020. The new tax credit is designed to help small… Read more
Illinois Losing Millions Due to Migration
Illinois is losing billions each year as residents leave and take their earning potential with them. Original analysis by the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute found that the state lost out on up to $32… Read more
Nonprofit Lender to Offer Financial Coaching to Low-Income Families in Illinois
The 13 percent of Illinois households that fall below the poverty level have a new resource to help them build their credit and avoid high interest loans that can cripple their finances. Capital… Read more
City Appoints New Director of Workforce Strategy
By: Ashmar Mandou Earlier this week, the City appointed Alberto Ortega as Director of Workforce Strategy and Business Engagement, a role that will require the implementation of a new workforce… Read more
IDOR recuerda a las empresas de Illinois del crédito tributario por salario mínimo disponible este año
El Departamento de Ingresos de Illinois (IDOR) está recordando a las pequeñas empresas que pueden utilizar el Crédito de Salario Mínimo a partir del 1 de enero de 2020. El… Read more
