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Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices
NATIONAL — The Department of Labor and Dollar General agreed to a settlement earlier this month that would require the store to increase their safety investment in stores nationwide. Dollar General agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and implement changes across its 19,000 stores that would make the safety of its employees a priority. […] The post Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana’s Favorite Department Store bucks the national trend
I wear the same 5 to 6 outfits every week. I haven’t spent a lot of time or money recently shopping at a department store for new clothes due to inflation on everything. However, if I were to go shopping, I would be in good company if I selected this store… Top Department Stores in […] The post Indiana’s Favorite Department Store bucks the national trend appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
Cucumbers sold at Midwestern Walmart stores recalled for possible listeria
Some cucumbers sold at select Walmart stores in the Midwest are being recalled due to possible listeria contamination, a press release from the Federal Food and Drug Administration said. The voluntary recall, from Wiers Farms Inc. based in Ohio, impacts whole and two-pound bagged salad cucumbers with a pack date...
Angel Reese Dating Rumors Swirling Following Absence at WNBA All-Star Event
Chicago Sky rookie sensation Angel Reese made major waves on Thursday night when she was a no-show at the WNBA's All-Star Weekend Orange Carpet event. Rather than being in Phoenix for that WNBA event, Reese was in Las Vegas, attending an NBA Summer League game between the Minnesota ...
Price plummets for Olympia Fields mansion previously home to Chicago celebrities
A majestic mansion in Chicago's south suburbs that previously served as the home of some of the city's biggest names has seen a massive price drop, just over six months after first being placed on the market. Originally listed for $3,499,000 in January 2024, the home is currently listed for...
Yes, Indianapolis was hit by CrowdStrike's global Microsoft Windows outage. What we know
A global technology outage is disrupting hospitals, banks and companies worldwide Friday morning, and is not sparing Indiana. AES Indiana customers woke up to discover they were unable to pay their bills due to the outage. The cybersecurity company CrowdStrike said the problem arose from a defect found in a single content update...
Illinois quick hits: Worldwide outage grounds flights; 22 tornadoes confirmed in Illinois
Worldwide outage grounds flights A worldwide outage has grounded numerous flights at airports around Illinois. Several airlines and multiple services worldwide saw major disruptions in the wake of a major Microsoft and Crowdstrike outage. The University of Illinois campus experienced a significant network service interruption Friday morning, according to university police. Around 7:54 a.m., an Illini-Alert was sent out to students and faculty alerting them of the disruption. NWS confirms...
R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. award nominations due August 1
The R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. Award nominations are due AUGUST 1, 2024, and the dinner is coming up September 26th!. Are you ready to show someone how much you appreciate their passion for providing first-rate service? If you witnessed an employee go beyond your expectations, share your experience. Your nominee could...
IBLC makes stop in Fort Wayne for a town hall, seeks community input
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The public is invited to a town hall meeting on Saturday hosted by the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus. From noon to 2 p.m., the meeting will take place at the Allen County Public Library’s meeting room A/B, 900 Library Plaza. IBLC will discuss...
Fermilab to Close Temporarily in August Due to Budget Issues
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory will close a significant part of its operations from Aug. 26 to Sept. 8, WTTW News has confirmed. Employees will be forced to take vacation during that time in order to be paid, and some research will be paused. Fermilab will also be closed to the public. The shutdown is an effort at closing a budget shortfall, a spokesperson said.
Lubeznik Arts Festival to Host Over 78 Artists in August
The 42nd annual Lubeznik Arts Festival will bring over 78 artists from around the United States in a variety of media to Michigan City, Ind. on Saturday and Sunday, August 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT. The festival draws children and adults from the Northwest Indiana...
Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show
Only a quarter of Hoosier highschoolers who took the SAT during the last academic year earned college-ready scores in both reading and math, according to newly-released results. More than 80,000 high school students, primarily juniors, took the test in 2023-24. Of those, about 24% of students met the readiness benchmark on both subject portions, according […] The post Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
AgriNovus Indiana Sets Goal for State to Grow Agbioscience Economy by $8 Billion Before 2030
$69.6 billion! That’s how much Indiana’s agbioscience sector contributes to the state’s economy, according to a new study from RTI International—the details of which were announced this week during the AgriNovus Indiana QUADRANT event at VisionLoft Stutz in Indianapolis. “The insights from the study show the...
Experts promote daily habits, parental help to boost student literacy in the summer and beyond
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters (CHALKBEAT) — Summer reading can increase your child’s literacy skills. But literacy experts say things like the traditional focus on reading books from a lengthy list shouldn’t be students’ sole goal when schools are out. Instead, they say, parents should also be reinforcing other language […]
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