Small and Midsize Manufacturers Urge Governor to Sign SB 3070 into Law SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, the Illinois House gave final passage to Senate Bill
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, the Illinois Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 3070, bipartisan legislation that would allow high school students to take Career Technical Education
NEWS Small Business Optimism Below Average but Steady NFIB’s April Small Business Economic Trends report saw small business optimism stabilize with a 0.1-point increase to
In Memoriam: Edward J. Brandt May 27, 1938 — May 24, 2026 Edward J. Brandt, age 87, Beloved husband of Susan for 33 years and
NEWS Resilient Consumer Demand & Data Centers Fuel Capital Spending According to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report, the value of new orders of
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, the Senate Education Committee passed Senate Bill 3070, legislation that would allow high school students to take Career Technical Education (CTE)
NEWS First Quarter GDP hits 2% The U.S. economy grew by 2% over the first quarter of 2026, a significant rebound from the fourth quarter of 2025.
David Harry Swanson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Hampshire, Illinois, surrounded by his favorite pictures and songs, in peace and love.
NEWS Rising Industrial Activity Supports Higher Cutting Tool Demand Domestic demand for cutting tools rose 2% in February from January, which is 12.8% higher than
By Ben Barnett, President of Principal Manufacturing – Illinois manufacturers face a serious problem. We have modern, high-tech facilities running at full capacity, but we