John Deere showroom
Agriculture
1 year ago
John Deere ends support of ‘social or cultural awareness’ events, distances from inclusion efforts

“The existence of diversity quotas and pronoun identification have never been and are not company policy.”

Local
1 year ago
DSI distributes first round of donations from Adams Street fire fund

The fund, according to Downtown Springfield, Inc., has already brought in a little more than $18,000 in donations.

Palm Road proposed warehouse site
Business
1 year ago
Neighbors ratchet up opposition to proposed warehouse at I-55 Chatham exit

Concerns over increased traffic, noise pollution, and potential declines in property values are some of the issues that have united the neighbors in opposition to the development.

Electric bus
Business
1 year ago
Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly in eight states including Illinois

Fiat Chrysler will receive nearly $335 million to convert an idled assembly plant in Illinois to assemble electric vehicles.

Crowne Plaza
Local
1 year ago
Crowne Plaza to add more ADA compliant rooms after investigation by Dept. of Justice

The Crowne Plaza will create eleven new accessible rooms and eliminate barriers in other rooms.

Freelancer
Business
1 year ago
New Illinois law provides protections for freelance workers

The law creates clear expectations, ensuring freelancers receive timely pay and proper contract terms.

NASCAR EV
Local
1 year ago
NASCAR unveils its first electric racecar in Chicago

The new car is part of a broader sustainability plan by NASCAR.

HSHS and Memorial signs
Local
1 year ago
Local Health Care Organizations Implement Strategies to Combat Nursing Shortage

Local health care organizations are implementing measures to attract and retain nursing professionals in Central Illinois while sparking interest in the younger generation.

The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield.
Local
1 year ago
State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand 

Leaders say record balances drive investment revenue, ensure vendors are paid on time.

John Deere
Agriculture
1 year ago
Struggling with falling demand for farm equipment, Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs

Deere said the production positions being cut are concentrated at two factories in Iowa and one at its home base in Moline.

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