The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Thursday. The CPI measures the increase or decrease in costs for a number of common goods, and is a common measure of inflation. In September, the overall index climbed 8.2% from the previous year, down just 0.1% from August. The decrease was due to gasoline prices falling, a trend that did not last.
Tyson Foods announced it would be relocating its corporate employees in Chicago and Downers Grove – as well as Dakota Dunes, South Dakota – to Springdale, Arkansas. Tyson, the largest meat packing company by sales, did not give specific reasoning for their move.
Insurance companies typically determine one’s home insurance rate using a number of factors, mainly personal history and features of the home, but other determinants are taken into consideration if the home is in an area notorious for theft and crime. With prevalent crime affecting the Chicagoland area, candidate for State Senate in the 31st District Adam Solano provided this statement to the Lake County Gazette.
Martin McLaughlin, candidate for state representative in the 52nd District, recently had a chance to voice his opinion on the issue of high taxes in Illinois.
Illinois State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) recently pointed out that many officials are speaking out against a provision of the SAFE-T Act that eliminates cash bail.
State administrations throughout America approached the COVID-19 pandemic very differently with some states choosing to remain open and allow for their citizens to make their own decisions while other states chose to shut down, closing businesses and schools.
Republican Candidate for State Senate IL-31 Adam Solano has been in financial services since 1993. On Sept. 6, he announced that he has been “working closely with Avon Township to make an innovative public-private partnership a reality” and effective immediately “Avon will now offer a free life insurance policy as part of their Essential Services Program.”
Illinois State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) was recently recognized by the Technology & Manufacturing Association for his work in the General Assembly to support the manufacturing industry.
Illinois State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) recently voiced his opinion on the issue of soaring levels of inflation and what it could mean for Illinois families
Residents in Illinois and across the nation face decreased spending power due to inflation soaring to the highest it's been in 40 years. State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) recently weighed in on the issue.
State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) is demanding that the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) be investigated in the wake of an 8-year-old girl's death under their care.
Illinois State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) said he believes more people should utilize red flag laws and noted that mental health is a major factor in mass shootings in a July 6 Facebook post.
Illinois State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) opposes the $46.5 billion Fiscal Year 2023 budget that recently advanced in the House and the Senate.