Manufacturing
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Business Insights: Supercharging Illinois ManufacturersDec 19, 2025 11:18 am - The federal government is doubling down on support for the manufacturing sector in 2026 with targeted tax benefits and increasing access to capital through the Small Business Administration 504 loan program.
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Elgin manufacturing facility to close, eliminating 111 jobsDec 05, 2025 10:07 am - Printpack Inc. will close its Elgin manufacturing facility, laying off 111 employees.
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‘Deep roots here in St. Charles’: 3 longtime businesses receive ‘Made in St. Charles’ awards
Nov 21, 2025 5:04 pm - Glass awards were handed out to the owners of three St. Charles businesses as part of the “Made in St. Charles” ceremony Nov. 17.
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Student tours of Kane County companies aim to mold next generation of manufacturing leaders
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Boeing defense workers ratify new contract to end 3-month strike in the Midwest
Nov 13, 2025 2:58 pm - Several thousand Boeing machinists in the Midwest who assemble military aircraft and weapons voted Thursday to approve a new contract, ending a three-month strike that saw them reject four earlier offers from the company.
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Illinois bill ‘decouples’ state, federal taxes, raising revenue and angering businesses
Nov 05, 2025 10:28 am - Illinois lawmakers approved a bill last week to “decouple” some state taxes on businesses from the federal government. The changes allow Illinois to collect more taxes from corporations after the federal domestic policy bill passed this summer reduced taxes for many businesses.
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Vernon Hills toymaker gears up for Supreme Court fight over Trump’s tariffs
Nov 05, 2025 7:39 am - Rick Woldenberg’s Vernon Hills toymaking companies — Learning Resources Inc. and hand2mind Inc. — sued in April to invalidate the tariffs as exceeding President Donald Trump’s authority. The suit is now before the Supreme Court in one of the most economically important clashes in the country's history.
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US Steel details plans to invest $11 billion by 2028 across all business segments
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Embracing AI is a pathway to prosperity for IllinoisOct 31, 2025 2:13 pm - Illinois has all the ingredients it needs to emerge as a national leader in innovation. From the Chicago region’s thriving startup ecosystem to our world-class universities and central location, the promise of our state is undeniable, says Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner.
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Trump tariffs bring India’s massive garment industry to its knees
Oct 21, 2025 2:48 pm - Seven weeks after the Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports, many of Tiruppur’s garment factories have ground to a halt. The slowdown has rippled through a vast network of hulking plants and small workshops, which employ more than 600,000 people. Thousands of fabric cutters, thread trimmers and sewing machine operators are suddenly out of work.