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From humble beginnings to a Quad Cities favorite, Meli’s Pancake House is serving up delicious breakfast and lunch in Moline. Owner Melissa “Meli” Figueroa turned her dream of owning a restaurant into a thriving family business that makes customers feel right at home. Stop by Meli’s for everything from fluffy pancakes and French toast to hearty skillets, burgers, and more!

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.

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