Aris Garcia, the Republican candidate for State Representative in Illinois’ 49th district, expressed strong criticism against Illinois Democrats for not providing funding to extend the Invest In Kids tax scholarship program.
Once thriving shopping malls in Illinois and across the nation are facing challenging times as online retailers and home delivery services gain popularity among shoppers. According to recent research, foot traffic and sales at shopping malls in the U.S. have increased from 2019 to 2022, indicating a potential resurgence in the industry. However, the number of malls has significantly decreased over the years, with an estimated 2,500 malls in the country in 1980, and now less than 700 remaining, which could further decline to just 150 in the next decade.In Illinois, several...