Western Smokehouse Partners’ growth, and the rebirth of the former Maytag plant

Hanson, Springer talk more about Western Smokehouse Partners’ expansion and the use of the Maytag plant
In Sangamon County, Grayson wasn’t the only deputy hired with a DUI on his record

Former Sheriff Jack Campbell retired amid scrutiny of his personnel decisions
Capitol Briefs: State completes project preserving its only undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline

Inmates moved out of Stateville as Pritzker offers no new details on rebuild timeline
Illinois’ high property tax burden discussed ahead of ballot question
Illinois voters have a non-binding question on the November ballot about taxing millionaires more to fund a property tax relief fund. Behind only New Jersey, Illinois has the second-highest property taxes in the nation, according to the Tax
Battle brewing over Illinois law banning swipe fees on sales taxes, tips
A controversial Illinois law affecting credit cards has prompted opinion polls, lawsuits and an array of opinions. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and is set to take effect in
U.S. Rep. Garcia proposes citizenship for immigrants, opposes deporting foreign nationals convicted of sex crimes
A Illinois congressman voted against a bill that would deport foreign nationals convicted of domestic violence and sex offenses, then introduced legislation that would give immigrants a path to U.S. citizenship. Illinois U.S. Representative Jesus “Chuy” Garcia
‘We believe in Galesburg.’ Manufacturer plans $50M expansion, creating 150-180 new jobs

Meat stick company Western Smokehouse Partners to breathe new life into unused portion of the former Maytag facility