Tariffs Impact Everyone
Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Businesses in urban and rural areas alike are navigating the uncertainty of tariff expenses. County Junction in Clinton has had to adjust items they carry and the prices they charge. Owner Julie Hinds says shipping prices for inventory and vendor suppliers are changing rapidly. “I wish the government would kind of stop and slow down and think about the small businesses. The ‘mom and pops’ like us are the ones that keep America alive.” Retailers like Julie enrich our economy and strengthen our communities, even during the uncertainty of increased tariff expenses. IRMA is showcasing some of the many retailers who continue to make Illinois work.
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Competition Works: Lower Bills. Reliable Power. Say NO To Right Of First Refusal
Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Illinois families are sweating through heat and higher electricity bills this summer. Across the Midwest, some relief from energy inflation is in the forecast. Thanks to competitive bidding, dramatically lower costs have resulted compared to no-bid Right of First Refusal (ROFR) proposals. Here’s the proof:
Fairport to Denny Transmission Line (MISO – Missouri)
Reid EHV to IN/KY Border Transmission Project (MISO)
• Delivered long-term cost savings
Matheson–Redbud Transmission Line (SPP – Oklahoma)
• Provided a superior engineering solution compared to other proposals In many cases, incumbent utilities won these bids, proving that when they compete with other qualified builders, consumers win. It saves money and drives better results. ![]() Competition Works. Legislators should choose competition and protect Illinois families.
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Tariffs Impact Everyone
Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Businesses in urban and rural areas alike are navigating the uncertainty of tariff expenses. County Junction in Clinton has had to adjust items they carry and the prices they charge. Owner Julie Hinds says shipping prices for inventory and vendor suppliers are changing rapidly. “I wish the government would kind of stop and slow down and think about the small businesses. The ‘mom and pops’ like us are the ones that keep America alive.” Retailers like Julie enrich our economy and strengthen our communities, even during the uncertainty of increased tariff expenses. IRMA is showcasing some of the many retailers who continue to make Illinois work.
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