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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 50

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 126

Illinois vote by mail

Decision 2022

Voting by mail permanently an option for Illinois voters

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois officials are making access to voting more accessible leading up to the 2022 midterm election in November. Election officials are hoping this program will increase voter participation, not only in November but also in future elections. People currently registered to vote in Illinois will now have an option to vote by mail on a permanent basis. The permanent application process is open and currently optional. Applications will be sent to all registered voters soon. "Voting by mail […]

todayAugust 20, 2022 21

Girard Festival Days

Illinois

Girard Chamber celebrates festival success

GIRARD -- With Burnett Crane Service as breakfast sponsor, Girard Chamber of Commerce members met on August 10 at the Girard Community Center, President Jeanette Earley, John Earley, Deb Burnett, Sara Millward, Temperance Burnett, Linda Worlow, Ethel Sanders, Debbie Turvey, Bill and Peggy Giles, Nicole Bauser, and Janice Smith attending. Following previous minutes' approval, treasurer Millward presented the month’s financials including a Festival Days report. In the absence of a carnival during this year’s event, hometown rides would make a […]

todayAugust 16, 2022 34

pritzker Illinois

Capital Area Region

Pritzker talks session timeline, programs, spending

Gun, abortion-related bills could wait until new year, depending on lawmaker support

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – In a series of downstate news conferences coinciding with the Illinois State Fair, Gov. JB Pritzker this week gave an update on the possibility of a special session, outlined new state infrastructure investments, and announced a new program for some Illinoisans over age 55. While the governor quickly announced he would call a special session after the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade was overturned in June, lawmakers have thus far not scheduled any […]

todayAugust 16, 2022 14

Illinois ag

Illinois

West-central Illinois invests in future of farming with new agricultural center

BAYLIS — The world’s agricultural needs are changing. West-central Illinois is meeting the challenge with a new agricultural education center that invests in the future of farming. John Wood Community College (JWCC) opened the doors to the Agricultural Sciences Complex and the Fred L. Bradshaw Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 9 in Baylis, just in time for fall classes. The 24,000-square-foot multipurpose space will help build a strong rural economy through agricultural research, education, and development opportunities. It is the […]

todayAugust 14, 2022 46

hunter safety

Illinois

Hunter safety course offered

GIRARD -- The Clover Cadets 4-H Club will be sponsoring an upcoming hunter safety course next week. The course, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), will be on Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13. The times are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The course will be at the Girard Community Center, south of the city square. Subjects in the hunter safety course include responsibility and […]

todayAugust 3, 2022 14

LLCC UIS

Capital Area Region

LLCC, UIS enhance transfer agreement

SPRINGFIELD — Officials of Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) and the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) signed an agreement Wednesday enhancing their partnership to ensure a smooth transition for LLCC students to complete bachelor’s degrees at UIS. The agreement also allows UIS students to utilize reverse transfer credits to complete associate degrees. The agreement enhances advising and coordination of course selection. LLCC graduates transferring to UIS would be admitted as juniors and have the admission application fee waived. They would […]

todayAugust 3, 2022 35

road bridge construction Alton Illinois

Illinois

Work on Interstate 255 begins Monday

COLLINSVILLE — The Illinois Department of Transportation is planning lane restrictions on Interstate 255 this week in Collinsville. The restrictions, which are on the northbound lanes of Interstate 255 over Horseshoe Lake Road, will begin Monday, Aug. 1. The project is expected to complete on Friday, Aug. 5. The right two lanes and the deceleration lane to Horseshoe Lake Road will be closed all week from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. After 4 p.m., the far right lane and deceleration […]

todayAugust 1, 2022 16

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