Stuart Hosting Economic Development Roundtable in Collinsville

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To bring together community stakeholders and local businesses, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will hold an Economic Development Roundtable on Sept. 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Gateway Center in Collinsville. Stuart is teaming...

Reitz Expands Job Creation Programs, Apprenticeship Tax Credits

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steelville, sponsored legislation which will bring economic development to Illinois by investing in businesses that invest in local jobs and apprenticeships that lead to good-paying practical employment opportunities.“We...

Halpin Passes Measure to Prepare Workers for High-Wage Jobs

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Community colleges, high schools and major regional employers would be able to apply for state funding to create and operate new job training programs under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, which passed both houses of...