Businesses in Chicago are extremely excited about Friday’s big reopening.

Businesses across the Chicago area have been waiting all week, all month, really all year for Friday’s full reopening.

When Charlie Lohr became mayor of Wenona for the third time last month, one of his top priorities was to replace the city police department with contractual service provided by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.

And he wasted no time in pursuing it. On May 3, just before being sworn in, Lohr informed three-year Police Chief John Wherry that he would not be reappointed, and a temporary chief would fill in until an agreement could be finalized with the county for service in the the community of about 1,000.

The fee to register your trailer in Illinois has been reduced from $118 down to $36 making it more affordable for residents.

Lawmakers worked to pass a bill that would bring the trailer fee down after it was mistakenly raised in last years budget. Rep. Dave Vella (D-Rockford) said this was one of the main concerns residents in his district had. He explained people would call his office or send an email asking the state to do something about the increase so that it was more affordable

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed legislation requiring casino applicants to enter a project labor agreement when seeking a new or renewed casino license.

“Expanding access to economic opportunity through high quality jobs has been priority since Day 1 for this administration,” said Pritzker. “SB 1360 meets that commitment while establishing a process that gives all hardworking men and women certainty and safe treatment.”