Media ReleasesNo truth to gift card rumors
11/26/2008 2:00:00 PM
By David F. Vite, President & CEO
-Illinois Retail Merchants Association
There is risk in everything we do but gift cards have proven to be a comparatively safe investment. The retailers of Illinois are stocked, open, and ready to do business.
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This Week In SpringfieldThis Week in Springfield - 95-50
With the 2009 quickly upon us, now is the time to remind everyone of the various laws enacted in Illinois this year that become effective in the New Year.
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Illinois This Week in Springfield 95-49
This Week In Springfield, the Illinois General Assembly completed its scheduled November Veto Session amidst leadership decisions that could prove crucial next Spring. It was initially expected to be a relatively slow week. In the end, there was far more action as eighteen bills were considered and sent to Governor Rod Blagojevich's desk for his consideration.
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Illinois This Week in Springfield - 95-48
This Week In Springfield, the Illinois Senate convened for Veto Session. TWIS readers will recall that while the Assembly may convene for Veto Session, they are not limited in terms of the actions they may take. That was very evident this week. The Senate and House return next week for the second scheduled week of the Fall Veto Session.
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Retail RegisterGov's arrest muddies state political scene
12/23/2008 1:50:00 PM When federal prosecutors led Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich out of his home in handcuffs on Dec. 9, it set the stage for an uncertain, if not chaotic year in Illinois politics.
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IRMA In The MediaSeasoned merchants adapt to survive
12/1/2008 8:26:00 AM
By Ann Meyer
-Chicago Tribune
In a soft economy, some independent retailers stand to gain market share, experts said, by reacting quickly to better serve customers.
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Photo Gallery
Retail Day 2008
| | Retail Day 2008 was held May 7 in Springfield. The Legislative Reception, hosted by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and the Illinois Manufacturers Association was held at the Surf Shack in Springfield.
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Retail Day 2005
| | Photos from the many facets of Retail Day 2005 in Springfield.
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Illinois Retailing Family Album
| | The Illinois Retail Merchants Association honor 106 companies from across the state as its "Retailers of the 20th Century" following IRMA's 43rd Annual Luncheon on Sept. 24, 2000.
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