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When RETAIL Succeeds, Illinois Succeeds
Monday, Mar 23, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Hello Tokyo in Niles brings the fun and charm of Japanese dollar stores to Chicagoland. Owner Jin Park, inspired by his love of family and Japanese culture, modeled the store after popular 100-yen shops. With over 10,000 products starting at $1.99, shoppers can explore snacks, toys, kitchenware, stationery, beauty items, and a wide variety of unique Japanese-themed goods. Findings of a recent economic study are clear: the retail sector is a cornerstone of the state’s economy and crucial to our everyday lives. Retail in Illinois directly contributes more than $112 billion in economic investment annually – more than 10 percent of the state’s total Gross Domestic Product. Policies that support small businesses help communities thrive as retailers like Jin in Niles are better equipped to meet local needs. We Are Retail and IRMA are showcasing the retailers who make Illinois work.
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Credit Unions: Long-Term Financial Empowerment
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Credit unions play a major role in housing stability, financial wellness, and long-term financial empowerment. Programs generally include: ✔ Certified financial counseling These programs reflect the People Helping People cooperative philosophy—helping members build financial security and achieve homeownership. Great Lakes Credit Union Foundation’s Executive Director, Matthew Rizzie speaks to their financial education and counseling program, stating that “every year we work with more than 1,000 individuals and members that need help with looking at their budget, looking at their savings plan, developing a plan to improve their credit. In the last year, not only did we work with more than 1,000 people, we’ve been able to save more than $7 million in homes that would have gone into foreclosure. And in the past 3 years, we’ve saved more than $50 million in homes that would have gone into foreclosure with the work that we’re doing”. Learn more at https://betterforillinois.org/ Paid for by Illinois Credit Union League.
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