June 19, 2026/

Illinois Quick Hits: Economic development summit set for next week

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By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square
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(The Center Square) – The Illinois Economic Development Summit is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.

Topics include transportation, energy, workforce strategy, tourism, housing and the economy. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Economic Development Corporation are scheduled to make presentations.

CLEAN PORTS MEETINGS SCHEDULED

The Illinois EPA has announced Clean Ports Program meetings for stakeholders and near-port communities to begin a planning process for port decarbonization.

The first scheduled meeting for port districts within the Illinois Waterway Ports Commission is Tuesday in Peoria.

Details are available at illinoiscleanports.org.

ILLINOIS IS No. 48 FOR ROAD TRIP AFFORDABILITY

Illinois ranks last on a list of the best states for an affordable summer road trip in the contiguous U.S.

Dunhill Travel Deals considered hotel, gas and everyday prices along with national park sites, attractions and road quality.

Arkansas finished first. Iowa and Indiana ranked ninth and tenth, respectively.

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