Matt Paprocki
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Illinois’ state of the state for businessJan 21, 2024 5:54 am - At the end of 2023, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a formal interview that Illinois’ economic climate and business-friendliness “is the best it’s been in a long time,” declar...
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Paprocki: Three things affecting Illinois business right nowNov 26, 2023 12:00 am - The holiday season is a critical time for businesses, but operating a company in Illinois comes with unique challenges. Now is a good time to examine what may be helping...
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Paprocki: Dignity of work, not dependence is how Chicago helps those trapped in povertyOct 29, 2023 5:00 am - Steven Blake is always smiling as he sells fruit to commuters on the Madison Street Bridge in Chicago. His array of delicious apples and nuts, and his positive greeting...
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Saving the Invest in Kids program is the right thing to doOct 01, 2023 1:00 am - The futures of nearly 10,000 low-income students will be decided after Oct. 24 when lawmakers return to Springfield for veto session. That's when they will vote on the f...
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Finding common ground on three issues in IllinoisSep 03, 2023 1:00 am - At a time in life when it feels like an overemphasis on partisan political identity is driving a wedge between communities, it's nice to find things we can all come toge...
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Here's what it really takes to make Illinois the best place to live and workAug 06, 2023 1:00 am - Last month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker took a trade tour of the United Kingdom aimed at driving opportunities for investment in Illinois. "When I first ran for governor, I promi...
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What to know about Illinois' business climate todayJul 09, 2023 1:00 am - As we begin the second half of the year, it's a prime time to assess Illinois' economic climate. Pandemic-related emergency orders have ended and most of society has re...
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What Chicago's new mayor means for the suburbsJun 11, 2023 6:00 am - Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the 57th mayor of Chicago last month, ushering in a new era of Chicago politics and priorities. The former Cook County Board member and ...
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Why out-migration is a concern for Illinois businessesMay 14, 2023 1:00 am - Illinois' population shrank by 104,437 from July 2021 to July 2022, according to Census estimates released at the end of 2022. Population decline in Illinois and Cook C...
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High property taxes on business owners hurt more than pocketbooksApr 16, 2023 1:00 am - Whenever someone asks me why I do the work I do, I point to Aliki and Frank Marinos. The Marinos run Bel-Mar Wire Products, a small-scale manufacturing business in Chica...