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Lansing businesses build community by providing goods and services to the region, by offering friendly advice to careful shoppers, by bringing tax revenue into the Village, by hiring qualified workers, and by supporting a variety of community causes. The Lansing Journal’s Business category is a place to learn about new businesses opening in Lansing, old businesses that have faithfully served for generations, and unique businesses that are building community in new ways.
Illinois employers must provide health, safety, and labor law information with required posters
information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 25, 2020) – Workers have specific rights aimed at protecting them physically and financially...
Fraud penetrating all state unemployment systems; IDES in pursuit of fraudsters
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 24, 2020) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is investigating a...
Gary’s Popcorn World gets celebrity endorsement
"That is cra-zy," says Tahir Moore, sampling specialty flavors
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GARY, Ind. (July 24, 2020) - Business is truly popping at Popcorn World...
Chamber members reunite at Business After Hours event
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 9, 2020) - March 11 seems like a long time ago—that was the date of the last in-person gathering...
Agenda: Planning and Zoning Board meeting – 7/8/20
All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed, and per the Open Meetings...
DeKalb selected to host Facebook’s latest data center
$800 million infrastructure investment promises to bring hundreds of construction and tech jobs to the area
information provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and...
Black Women’s Expo to host virtual #WeMatter webinar
Saturday, July 11, 1:00–6:00pm
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CHICAGO, Ill. (July 5, 2020) - Black Women's Expo (BWe) is partnering with Illinois Census 2020...
Walgreens honors veterans, active duty military and families this weekend
Independence Day discount offered July 3–5
DEERFIELD, Ill. (July 2, 2020) - To honor the service and sacrifices of Americans who served in the armed...
144 stories, 51,027 visitors, 139,149 page views in June—thank you for the growth
June 2020 advertisers and supporters made it possible
by Melanie Jongsma, Managing Editor
LANSING, Ill. (July 2, 2020) - We published 144 stories in June of...
Minimum wage increases on July 1 in Illinois
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 28, 2020) – Illinois’ minimum wage will make its second increase this year to...
Applications open for $85 million in new grants to help businesses, communities recover
Deadline: July 7
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CHICAGO, Ill. (June 25, 2020) – Earlier this week Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois...
Amazon facilities under construction in Markham, Matteson, University Park
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MARKHAM, Ill. (June 25, 2020) - Governor JB Pritzker announced that two new massive Amazon facilities...
Chicago Southland Convention & Vistors Bureau releases new brewery guide
Cheers and Beers available now
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (June 24, 2020) – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau (CSCVB) has released a brand-new...
New grants available to support dairy entrepreneurs
Application deadline: August 14
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 24, 2020) – The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is a newly announced program that will provide...
FastTrack certification available July 1 for minority-owned businesses in Chicago and Cook County
information provided by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services
COOK COUNTY, Ill. (June 23, 2020) - The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS)...