Goodwill opens new donation center in Coal City

Goodwill of Central Illinois officially opened its newest donation center in Coal City. The facility is located at 155 E. Division Street. Hours of operation are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. “We are proud to be opening a donation location in Grundy County,” said Goodwill…

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Illinois Department of Labor News & Updates

Equal Pay Act Pay Transparency The Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 requires an employer to include pay scale and benefit information in job postings if the employer has more than 15 employees. When an employer makes an external job posting, the employer must also announce, post, or otherwise make…

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Morris welcomes Southwest Hearing Solutions

MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber and City of Morris welcomed Dr. Jamie Sikora and Southwest Hearing Solutions with a ribbon cutting Dec. 16. “I absolutely love my job as an audiologist. Every day, I get the privilege of helping people reconnect with the world of sound, improving their quality of life in ways that…

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Corporate Transparency Act on hold – for now

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) that went into effect Jan. 1, 2024 is currently on hold as of Dec. 26, according to the U.S. Chamber. The CTA requires many small business owners to file corporate transparency reports with beneficial ownership information. Failure to do so could result in large fines and penalties. The filing deadline…

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Grundy Chamber wins Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award

SPRINGFIELD – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry was recognized Nov. 15 by the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives during its annual conference held this year at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield Double Tree hotel. Annually the IACCE recognizes Outstanding Chambers of the Year in two membership size categories among its…

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Chamber & GEDC welcome public comment of draft Advancing Grundy plan

The Grundy County Economic Development Council (GEDC), the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), and community partners invite the community to comment on Advancing Grundy, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive economic development plan. Advancing Grundy provides a five-year vision and framework for countywide economic prosperity and resilience. “It is exciting to reach this stage of the Grundy…

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GEDC and Chamber seek consultants for Broadband plan as part of Grundy Resiliency Project

MORRIS – The Grundy Resiliency Project is taking proposals for the Broadband Analysis, Strategy, and Feasibility Study – another part of the ongoing Grundy County Economic Diversification and Resiliency Plan. The objective of this Broadband Analysis, Strategy and Feasibility Study is to provide a broadband framework and structural model that improves internet connectivity and access…

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Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating welcomed to Morris

MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber and City of Morris welcomed Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating of Morris with a ribbon cutting Oct. 17. “At Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating, we specialize in providing fresh, balanced, and portion-controlled meal plans designed to support healthy lifestyles,” Manager Miranda Reinhardt said in a news release. “Our meals are crafted…

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