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Illinois House Speaker's staff continues attempt to unionize
Staffers attempting to unionize in House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s office are continuing their suit against the Hillside Democrat. The Illinois Legislative Staff Association filed a response on July 31 to the speaker's motion to dismiss their case, alleging Welch has failed to engage in collective bargaining. The association formed in 2022 after voters approved the Workers' Rights Amendment that November — codifying a worker's ability to organize and collectively bargain in the state constitution. ...
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...
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 […]
8-2-24 emergency fuel waiver issued for four midwest states
The Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to help alleviate gasoline shortages in four Midwest states after the shutdown of an refinery in Illinois. Exxon Mobil shut down its refinery in Joliet, Illinois, last month after a power outage when tornadoes and severe storms swept through the region. Power has been restored, but it can take weeks to restart a facility like the Exxon Mobil refinery about 40 miles outside of Chicago, which can produce about 9 million gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel per day. In addition to Illinois, the waiver was approved by the EPA for Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. Federal rules mandate the sale of low Reid Vapor Pressure gasoline during the summer months because a higher RVP evaporates more easily and can add to ozone pollution and smog. That is what is being waived temporarily, along with reformulated gasoline requirements for the four states. Reformulated gasoline is blended to burn more cleanly than conventional gasoline and to reduce pollutants in the air. The waiver will continue through Aug. 20.
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. ...
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 ...
One Dead In Illinois, 7 Million Pounds Of Deli Meat Recalled
There's that word again. "Listeria." If you've thought to yourself "Wow, I'm seeing that word everywhere lately," you'd be exactly right. Unfortunately, the other word that's been attached to listeria is "outbreak." We've been dealing with a two listeria problems and product recalls over the last short while, one of...
ILLINOIS PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT FROM RICHLAND COUNTY, SPENT TIME IN THE EDWARDS COUNTY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) has announced that Mrs. Cris Edwards, the principal of Richland County Elementary School in Olney, will assume the role of President of the IPA for the 2024-2025 school term. Edwards, a member of the Illinois Principals Association since 2007, has held various leadership positions within the organization. She recently served as the State Director for the Wabash Valley region, a member of the IPA Board of Directors, and was honored as the Illinois Elementary Principal of the Year in 2023. Her contributions to education have been recognized through accolades such as the Wabash Valley “Reaching Out & Building Bridges” award in 2021 and the Wabash Valley Herman Graves award in 2019.
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.
Millions from federal grant to train young Illinois workers to use heavy machinery
ILLINOIS (WTVO) — Millions of federal dollars are being used to get more young people into jobs that use heavy machinery in Illinois. The state received $80 million to support apprenticeship programs. On Thursday, Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-13th) joined a workforce development organization and a heavy machinery company to explain how the grant funding will […]
Knox County Sheriff’s Office invites public to End of Watch ride
KNOX Co., Ill. (KWQC) - The Knox County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to attend the Beyond the Call of Duty End of Watch Ride at 9 a.m. on August 7. The ride in Knox County will begin in Woodhull and end at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in Galesburg, the media release said.