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Estate & Trust 199A/TCJA Update

A lot of time has been spent examining the implications of tax reform as it relates individuals and businesses. Yet, estates and trusts were also significantly impacted by the Tax […]

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Tax Benefits for Donating Appreciated Stock

Many taxpayers have utilized charitable deductions to help minimize their tax liability.  As long as you itemize and your gift qualifies, you can claim a charitable deduction. But did you […]

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Where Opportunity Is Hiding in Midwest Industrial Real Estate

By Peter Hillenbrand, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Across the Midwest, Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) properties are rewriting the rules of commercial real estate. Vacancy rates are averaging near […]

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Illinois Now Accepting Applications for $28.2 Million in Rural Hospital Transformation Grant Funding

The application window for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Hospital Transformation Planning Grants opened on May 19, 2026. Illinois’ 97 eligible rural hospitals have until Wednesday, June 17, 2026, […]

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Selling Your Business: Why the Right Sell-Side Advisor Matters

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. When considering the sale of your business, regardless of career stage or circumstance, engaging an experienced sell-side transaction advisor can help […]

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