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Snapchat Biometric Information Privacy Act Illinois

Business News

Snapchat to pay millions after settlement

Settlement relates to violation of state's Biometric Information Privacy Act

WHEATON, Ill. (The Center Square) – Another social media company has settled out of court after allegations it violated Illinois’ strict biometric laws. The parent company that owns Snapchat agreed to pay $35 million but denied any wrongdoing.  At the heart of the issue is Snapchat’s photo filter feature. Each time a user takes a selfie or uses a filter, that person’s facial features are scanned.  Ed Yohnka, director of communications with the ACLU of Illinois, has previously said the state’s […]

todayAugust 23, 2022 21

Rivian Illinois

Automotive News

Rivian subcontractors to pay overtime wages

Penalties to total roughly $315,000

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – Subcontractors for an Illinois-based electric vehicle maker have settled with the state over back overtime wages.  Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a consent decree with construction subcontractors building a new production line for Rivian Automotive Inc. in Normal. The settlement requires two subcontractors to pay over $300,000 in back wages and penalties to resolve allegations that they failed to pay Mexican laborers overtime wages.  The consent decree Raoul filed requires China-based Guangzhou MINO Equipment Co. […]

todayAugust 23, 2022 47

Dow business financial

Business & Lifestyle

Dow drops 154 points to notch three-day losing streak

Traders work on the floor of the NYSE before the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street in New York City on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average began the day down over 200 points. NEW YORK (UPI) -- U.S. markets fell on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 dropped for the third consecutive day. The blue-chip Dow fell 154.02 points, or 0.47%, while the broad S&P declined 0.22% and the NASDAQ […]

todayAugust 23, 2022 19

Scooter's Coffee

Business News

Scooter’s Coffee to open six new locations

Scooter's Coffee (also known as Scooter's Coffee Drive-Thru) is opening six new locations, thanks to a Centralia-area franchisee. Those locations are coming to Salem, Centralia, Mt. Vernon, Vandalia, Harrisburg, and Olney. Rachel Wallace, a current Subway franchisee that owns many store locations and owner of the Rosati's franchise and the Best Western in Centralia, is opening these new locations. They are in a partnership with long-time employee Marcie Wallace (no relation). Wallace says Scooter's has a great culture that has […]

todayAugust 22, 2022 112

business

Business News

Creating a business that works for all

When running a business, you need to focus on the things that really matter. Arguably, the most important part of any business is the customers. That is why you need your business to focus here. As long as your business is working for you and your customers, this is what matters the most. If you don’t feel as though you’re achieving this goal though, then you need to take the time to make some improvements. In this article, we’re going […]

todayAugust 15, 2022 5

Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program payments

Business News

USDA issues payments for hog pandemic program

SPRINGFIELD -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is increasing the amount of funding available for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP). They expect to issue approximately $62.8 million in pandemic assistance payments to hog producers starting this week. SMHPP assists eligible producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale between April 16 and September 1 of 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) was accepting SMHPP applications earlier this year, with the deadline being April 29, 2022. “In […]

todayJuly 27, 2022 31

Carvana

Business News

Carvana banned from Illinois for second time

SPRINGFIELD -- Online car dealer Carvana has been barred from conducting business in Illinois for a second time. The ban is over continued issues with consumers not receiving vehicle registrations and titles. The office of Secretary of State Jesse White said the company's dealer license was suspended Monday due to car buyers not receiving the titles for their vehicle. A vehicle's title is essential to prove ownership of a vehicle. Otherwise, the car cannot be driven or sold in the […]

todayJuly 21, 2022 41

business money investments summer spending

Business News

Top six investments to make right now

Making investments is a key part of securing your financial future. But with so many different investment options available, it can be hard to know which ones are the best for you. So let's discuss the top six investments you should be making right now. These investments offer great potential returns and are relatively low-risk as well. So if you're looking to secure your future finances, make sure to read on for more information. Yourself Investing in solid business education […]

todayJuly 18, 2022 7

gas prices

Automotive News

AAA: Despite higher demand, gas prices keep falling

WASHINGTON -- Pump prices declined again, falling another 12 cents since last week to $4.67. The dip in the national average for a gallon of gas occurred despite a slight rise in demand. This is likely due to robust Independence Day holiday automobile travel. AAA forecasted that 42 million people would hit the roads for the holiday weekend, a new record. “Usually, more people buying gas would lead to higher pump prices,” said AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross. “But the price for oil, the […]

todayJuly 11, 2022 27

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