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In the competitive world of real estate, partnerships can make all the difference. Hayley Siefert and Heather Baker, both esteemed agents with Keller Williams TREC, have joined forces to offer unparalleled service to clients in the Champaign-Urbana area.
Diamonds might seem intimidating, but Kari Smith of Champaign Jewelers says with the right knowledge, anyone can confidently shop for the perfect stone. As the go-to expert for all things diamonds, Smith sat down to explain what buyers need to know — starting with the famous “Four Cs.”
Just as egg prices were beginning to cool after months of historic highs, a multi-state salmonella outbreak has triggered the recall of 1.7 million dozen organic eggs, dealing a fresh blow to consumer confidence in food safety.
In the final stretch of the Illinois legislative session, lawmakers and horse racing advocates are pushing a renewed effort to revive the state’s long-declining horse racing industry. Backed by Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex), Senate Bill 1473 aims to clear the way for a long-stalled “racino” in the south suburbs and approve a privately funded racing and gaming complex in Decatur.
The Illinois Senate passed sweeping legislation aimed at lowering prescription drug costs and boosting support for independent pharmacies. The Prescription Drug Affordability Act, contained in House Bill 1697, now returns to the House for final approval.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), through its Office of Tourism, has announced the addition of 20 new small businesses to the prestigious Illinois Made program, celebrating the artisans, creators, and entrepreneurs whose work embodies the spirit and cultural richness of the state.
“Illinois taxpayers should be aware of what’s happening in the halls of power in Washington, D.C., because what happens has the ability to make the tax system worse and possibly force them to pay more for reckless spending in high-tax states,” said Joe Bishop-Henchman, Executive Vice President of National Taxpayers Union Foundation.
“Summer jobs offer young people valuable opportunities to gain experience and responsibility, but it’s essential that their safety and rights are protected,” said IDOL Director Jane Flanagan. “We urge employers and families to understand the requirements of the Child Labor Law so that minors can work in secure, lawful, and supportive environments.”
Champaign-Urbana continues to ride a wave of economic strength as the area posted one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state for April 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Illinois Department of Employment Security.