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RETAIL: The Largest Employer In Illinois
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] JT’s CarmelKorn Station in Galesburg is a passion project for owner Jackie Turner. As a small retailer, she says lawmakers need to know that polices can’t be a one-size-fits-all approach because “some of the rules that they need for these large companies, they don’t fit for a small business, and they have to keep that in mind.” Retail generates $7.3 billion in income and sales tax revenue each year in Illinois. These funds support public safety, infrastructure, education, and other important programs we all rely on every day. In fact, retail is the second largest revenue generator for the State of Illinois and the largest revenue generator for local governments. Policies that support small businesses help communities thrive as retailers like Jackie are better equipped to meet local needs. We Are Retail and IRMA are showcasing the retailers who make Illinois work.
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