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042226 POOR STATE (copy) | Illinois

Illinoisans ‘ought be concerned’ report ranks IL 45th for economic outlook 042226 POOR STATE IRN JIM TALAMONTI POOR STATE VERSION 1 (without wrap) A tax and fiscal policy task force director says Illinois residents ought to be concerned about the state’s low rankings in a new report. The American Legislative Exchange Council’s Rich States Poor […]
James R. “Jim” “Can Man” Peek

James R. “Jim” “Can Man” Peek, age 64, of Beckemeyer, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. He was born August 9, 1960, in East St. Louis, IL, a son of the late William and Grace (nee Thompson) Peek. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his […]
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