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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $52 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Clean Up Legacy Pollution in Colorado, Illinois, and West Virginia
WASHINGTON (WVDN) — The Department of the Interior announced $52 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Colorado, Illinois, and West Virginia to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells. These investments to address hazardous sites will help create good-paying union jobs, catalyze economic growth and revitalization, help protect public health and the environment from harmful methane leaks, and advance […] The post Biden-Harris Administration Announces $52 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Clean Up Legacy Pollution in Colorado, Illinois, and West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Illinois quick hits: EV manufacturer announces layoffs; fuel waiver announced; Pritzker VP speculation continues
EV manufacturer announces layoffs A Joliet plant that had been heralded as one of the largest commercial EV manufacturing facilities in the country is announcing layoffs. Lion Electric said disappointing sales is leading to the company laying off nearly one-third of its employees. It is not known how many of the 300 job cuts will be in Joliet where electric school buses are made. The Canadian-based company’s only U.S. factory celebrated its official opening a year ago with a ribbon-cutting with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and...
Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
Death in Illinois Leads to Food Recall & CDC Listeria Warning
A recent death in Illinois has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a warning about a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to deli meats, leading to a recall of Boar’s Head products. Public health officials from several states, along with the CDC and...
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/02/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Thousands of Illinois youth will be able to pursue careers operating heavy machinery under a new federal grant program announced this week which is aimed to address a workforce shortage. Affiliated with SkillsUSA Illinois and the Associated Equipment Distributors at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, the Youth Workforce Development Foundation will spend nearly $8 million for the program. The groups will work to help schools provide necessary heavy equipment training programs.
Oswego State Rep. Kifowit expresses interest in new quantum computing program, highlights benefits to Illinois
Following Governor J.B. Pritzker's announcement of a quantum computing campus project coming to Chicago last week, 84th District Democratic State Representative Stephanie Kifowit shared her thoughts on the project and its impact on the entire state of Illinois. Kifowit said the field of quantum computing is an idea that shows...
Find Fun Things To Do This Weekend In The Quad-Cities
Hey! Looking for some fun stuff to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend?. You want to listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast!. Every week we give you a rundown of some of the cool stuff going on in and around the Quad-Cities in Iowa and Illinois. This week:...
Bears president Kevin Warren: Goal is still to break ground on new stadium in 2025
Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker said this week that it will be “near impossible” for a deal on a new stadium for the Bears to come together before the end of 2024, but that isn’t altering the team’s view of when they can get the ball rolling on construction.
Attorney General reminds Illinoisans of new law preventing utilities from turning off power on hot days
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — As temperatures escalate in August, the Illinois Attorney General is reminding residents of a new law that requires air conditioning to stay on, even for residents who can’t pay their utility payment. The law, which went into effect Jan 1, prevents utility companies from disconnecting customers on days where temperatures are […]
Illinois’ federal rental assistance dollars have run out. As the state prepares its new program, tenants and landlords are left with less support.
Rufus Reed, 60, has owned rental properties in Chicago since 1998. Among his seven units on the South and West sides, he’s had to evict 15 to 20 tenants, never once being able to recoup the lost rent. But that changed in May, when Reed was matched with a legal aid attorney and learned he could collect roughly $6,750 in federal rental assistance, enough to cover losses tied to a tenant who had ...
Illinois Lottery Player Scores $1 Million Prize Playing Online
Imagine sitting at home, playing the Illinois Lottery online, and winning a million dollars. It's possible and it was done this week during the Mega Millions drawing. That's right, you can play the Illinois Lottery right from the comfort of your own home and never have to deal with waiting in line at the gas station to get a lottery ticket. How can you win life-changing money from home? Just like this person.
Unemployment, economic concerns rise in Chicago and statewide
(The Center Square) – Illinois has rising unemployment and poor credit ratings. Gov. J.B. Pritzker told the AFL-CIO that Illinois is the most labor-friendly state in the union. “We invested in education. As a result, in the Midwest we are No. 1 one for workforce development in the entire center of the country,” Pritzker said. ...