Illinois budget impasse costs state 7.9 million in investment income
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said the year-long budget impasse reduced the states investment income by 7.9 million in the second quarter of 2016, with 31 million projected for missed earnings in 2016. He noted short-term buys and court-ordered bills forced cash-focused moves, and urged a full-year balanced budget as lawmakers return.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Illinois
Michael Frerichs
Frerichs
General Assembly
Treasuries
Obama and Lee Press TPP as Trade Push Fights Backlash
President Barack Obama and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged congressional approval of the Trans-Pacific Partnership at the White House, arguing that restricting trade would hurt U.S. workers while acknowledging rising domestic opposition led by both major parties. Singapore’s leader hailed the United States as a stabilizing Asia-Pacific partner, while Obama defended the deal’s benefits and said he remains committed despite lame-duck hurdles and political headwinds.
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Barack Obama
Singapore
United States
Lee Hsien Loong
Asia- Pacific
TPP
Obama
White House
U.S
Lee
Oval Office
Asia
Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton
America
Asia-Pacific
Japan
Feather Your Nest: local design advice and DIY help
A local business offers home design guidance at Feather Your Nest. They assist with color schemes and decor in store, invite customers to bring fabric samples, and host a Ladies Night Out with hands on DIY tips. They also refer trusted contractors and carry hardwood, vinyl, wallpaper, and more.
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Dee Burke
Feather Your Nest
Dee
Aimee
Jeff Guisewite
Wabash
Karla
Dee Dee
Becky
Feather
Fyn
Dr Thomas Selby Joins Wabash General as New Patient Doctor
Dr. Thomas Selby is now accepting patients of all ages at Wabash General Hospital in Mount Carmel. He earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield in 2013 and completed his Deaconess Family Medicine Residency in June. President and CEO Jay Purvis welcomed him and his family, noting his education and training will benefit Wabash General. The office is at 120 Jaquess Avenue. To schedule, call 262 2277.
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Mount Carmel
Thomas Selby
Southern Ilinois University School of Medicine
Springfield
Illinois
Jay Purvis
Selby
WGH
Wabash General
Mattoon couple rebuilds vintage campers into business
Greg Patterson and wife Lisa launched Classy Chassis Vintage Campers after restoring a Shasta trailer seen at Antique Week in Texas. They refurbish Airstream, Kit Companion, Roadliner, Scotty and other vintage campers, reuse salvaged parts, and offer modern amenities while maintaining original character. The faith based venture supports community work and church volunteering.
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Greg
Lisa Patterson
Texas
Greg Patterson
Illinois
Patterson
Union
Champaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters
New Jersey
Oklahoma
Miranda
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