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Business
1 year ago
IL tourism chief out amid ethics probe

Guv: It’s a one-off
Thomas: I’m a scapegoat

Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources, an educational toy company whose products are manufactured in China, stands at a warehouse in Vernon Hills, Ill., Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Business
1 year ago
Trump’s China tariff shocks US importers. One Illinois CEO calls it ‘end of days’

Woldenberg reckons that will push Learning Resource’s tariff bill from $2.3 million last year to $100.2 million in 2025.

Business
1 year ago
The coolest thing made in Illinois

Refueling pump for firefighting helicopters

A new data center owned by CyrusOne is being built in Aurora. The Texas-based CyrusOne received state backing for the project in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 year ago
Lawmakers seek ways to prevent data centers from straining Illinois’ power grids

Rapid expansion of AI sparks worries over environmental goals, electricity rate spikes.

Business
1 year ago
Illinois, United Kingdom strengthen trade agreement

Guv. British consul general express pride

Local
1 year ago
Downtown Springfield, Inc. looks for community input

One attendee says the focus need to be on the Arts, Cuisine and Entertainment or ACE.

Business
1 year ago
Tariffs, deportation occupy Governor Pritzker’s mind in Mexico

Application of tariffs simply haphazard, he says

Springfield Clinic main campus
Business
1 year ago
Springfield Clinic announces layoffs amid financial challenges

The company would not disclose what positions were impacted or at what locations.

WICS
Business
1 year ago
WICS-TV among 5 stations sold to Rincon Broadcasting

Purchase price is set at $29.4 million for the group of stations.

Hyundai cars on lot
Business
1 year ago
Springfield car dealer weighs in on tariffs: Higher prices, fewer deals

Green Hyundai General Manager Mike Quimby voiced concern about the potential strain on automakers and consumers alike.

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