Pritzker signs work bill
Business
2 years ago
Under new law, Illinois employers can’t force workers to sit through anti-union meetings

Pritzker signs ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ at organized labor convention.

Gov. JB Pritzker
Local
2 years ago
After years of controversy, state pauses CO2 pipeline construction, for now 

New law also lays out safety requirements for future carbon sequestration projects.

John Deere showroom
Agriculture
2 years 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.”

FILE - Fire destroyed or heavily damaged several buildings on East Adams St. in Springfield in 2024.
Local
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years ago
NASCAR unveils its first electric racecar in Chicago

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

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