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SMB grants available for Illinois businesses trying to retain employees

CHAMPAIGN (The Center Square) – Small businesses in Illinois trying to stay afloat during the pandemic can now apply for state grants to help avoid layoffs. The funding range for COVID-19 Layoff Aversion grants is $5,000 to $50,000 per employer and physical location. The grant program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. To receive funding, employers must document the impact of the emergency on their business and the associated layoff risk […]

todayMay 3, 2020 57

Business & Lifestyle

Blue Bell to pay $19.35 million over deadly listeria outbreak

BRENHAM, Tex. (UPI) -- Blue Bell Creamery has agreed to pay a $19.35 million settlement and plead guilty to charges it shipped ice cream contaminated with listeria, which led to three deaths in 2015, the Justice Department announced Friday. The settlement is the largest fine paid to settle a food-safety issue. "American consumers rely on food manufacturers to take necessary steps to provide products that are safe to eat," said Jody Hunt, assistant attorney general for the Justice Department's Civil […]

todayMay 1, 2020 29

Business & Lifestyle

Major airlines will require passengers to wear face coverings

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Three major U.S. airlines on Thursday announced they will require passengers to wear face coverings on planes as unions and politicians pressure the Trump administration to mandate the practice nationwide to prevent the spread of the deadly and infectious coronavirus. Delta on Thursday said customers will be required to wear a face mask or an appropriate face covering from Monday in the check-in lobby, Delta Sky Clubs, boarding gate areas, jet bridges and on the aircraft for the […]

todayMay 1, 2020 45

Capital Area Region

Some restrictions to be eased in Illinois beginning Friday

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Restrictions will loosen slightly in Illinois beginning Friday in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, certain guidelines will be a requirement; otherwise, restrictions may have to be tightened back up. Illinoisans heard in an announcement from Gov. JB Pritzker last week that all residents over the age of two will have a requirement to wear some form of nose and mouth protection as of midnight on Fri., May 1. This requirement applies to locations which abiding […]

todayApril 30, 2020 87

In Your Home

Improving your personal, professional and emotional knowledge during COVID-19 lockdown

We are all feeling the pressures of life in lockdown. And while it's important that we make the most of it, what is the most pertinent area to focus on? For those people that are out of work, the most crucial thing to benefit from is improving our knowledge. There's never been a better time to expand our skillset. Being stuck indoors all day every day isn't ideal, but this means that we can all make the most of this […]

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Life & Style

Getting a divorce during the COVID-19 pandemic

Without a question, getting a divorce is a long and grueling process. However, it’s even worse during a global pandemic. The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has made things a little more complicated, to say the least. You’re ready to reach a final resolution on your divorce. The situation faces a higher difficulty and complication if you’re in-shelter with the spouse you’re divorcing. Pay attention to your current state regulations Depending on your state’s current laws in response to COVID-19, there may […]

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Business & Lifestyle

SiriusXM to launch Prince, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin channels Friday

NEW YORK (UPI) -- SiriusXM will launch a new collection of music channels dedicated to Prince, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and other artists on Friday. The satellite and online radio company announced plans Wednesday for nine channels featuring curated music from Prince, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, David Bowie, the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, George Strait, and Guns N' Roses. The channels will feature career-spanning songs, greatest hits, and exclusive content, including rare tracks and personal insights. SiriusXM is […]

todayApril 30, 2020 58

Business News

Pennsylvania jobless claims drop 32 percent, still far above numbers before outbreak

HARRISBURG, Pa. (The Center Square) – For the sixth consecutive week, Pennsylvania has seen massively inflated numbers for new unemployment claims compared to the data from before the onset of the coronavirus crisis. Another 131,282 Pennsylvania residents filed for jobless benefits during the week ending April 25, according to the latest numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor. That brings the total for the past six weeks up to about 1.6 million. In comparison, for the week ending March […]

todayApril 30, 2020 46

Consumer Alerts

Five tips to choosing the best university for higher education

Applying for university is one of the most exciting experiences of anyone’s life. However, it’s also one of the most daunting and one that can prove to be very difficult. This is a choice that you’ll have to thoroughly consider before taking the leap. Moreover, you need to know you’ve made the right decision from the beginning. How do you do this?  Research courses While most universities will offer a handful of the same subjects (e.g. English, mathematics, science, etc.), […]

todayApril 29, 2020 35

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