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11 Sep 2018

Bivins named ‘Champion of Free Enterprise’ by state chamber

State Sen. Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) has been named a “Champion of Free Enterprise” by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce for his support of legislation designed to strengthen the state’s jobs climate. Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch says the ratings are designed to help the business community identify legislators like Sen. Bivins who have made special contributions in the defense of free enterprise and the furtherance of economic opportunities for Illinoisans.

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11 Sep 2018

Illinois Chamber names McCombie outstanding freshman representative

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, has been named Outstanding Freshman Representative by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. “This is an immense honor to be the only public servant from either chamber recognized as a freshman legislator,” McCombie said in a release. “I am very proud of my voting record in favor of job creation and retention.”

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11 Sep 2018

Rep. Demmer honored for job creation voting record

Representative Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) will be honored by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce for his pro-jobs voting record over the past two years in the Illinois General Assembly. The Illinois Chamber honored 34 members of the Illinois House, including Demmer, and 13 members of the Illinois Senate with its biennial “Champion of Free Enterprise” award given in recognition of legislators’ support for voting to further economic opportunities for Illinoisans.

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Turkish Airlines has been in the U.S. for 30 years now and we opened our second office in Chicago in 1988. It is the heart of America by means of transportation, manufacturing and diversity. Year by year, we have increased our capacity, service and domestic connections to reach more people in Illinois and we always have positive returns.

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