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Jacksonville well-represented in Coolest Thing in Illinois contest
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Volunteers prepare an Eli Bridge Co. Ferris wheel in Community Park for riders. The company s creations are among those in contention for the title of coolest thing in Illinois. Journal-Courier
Some Jacksonville businesses are competing in the second annual “Makers Madness” contest hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association.
The bracket-style tournament lets voters determine the “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.”
A total of 311 unique products from across the state were nominated.
Nestle, Serious Lip Balm, Eli Bridge Co. and Danenberger Winery in New Berlin are among competitors from west-central Illinois.
Business groups oppose cuts to tax incentives
Associations representing an array of businesses in Illinois are opposing the governor’s move to end nearly a billion dollars of business tax incentives.
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association said the move to end nine programs the governor called “corporate loopholes” is the wrong direction.
The Illinois Retail Merchants’ Association said ending the programs compounds costs of three minimum wage increases during the pandemic.
Any changes to the tax code require legislative approval.
Illinois GOP outlines recovery plans
While Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democrats criticize Illinois Republicans for not having plans to recover from the economy, members of the super minority party say Democrats aren’t listening.