Illinois

Walmart OKs $1.3 Billion Worth Mexican Investment

Walmart Faces Class Action Lawsuit in Illinois for Misleading and Unfair Pricing

Walmart faces a class action lawsuit alleging misleading and unjust pricing by charging customers more than required.

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John Deere Cuts 600 Jobs Across 3 Midwest Plants

John Deere Cuts 600 Jobs Across 3 Midwest Plants

John Deere said that it was planning to lay off around 600 employees across three of its Midwest factories by the end of August as it intends to focus on its operations in Mexico.

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2 New York Men Charged With Money Laundering After Traffic Stop in Illinois Reveals $250,000 Hidden in Car Flooring

2 New York Men Charged With Money Laundering After Traffic Stop in Illinois Reveals $250,000 Hidden in Car Flooring

Two New York City men are facing money laundering charges following a traffic stop in Illinois that uncovered $250,000 hidden under their car's carpet.

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ShowPlace Icon Theater Closes Down After 15 Years

ShowPlace Icon Theater Closes After 15 Years

The ShowPlace Icon Theater in Chicago closed down at the end of its last day of business on June 30.

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Goodwill Cuts 136 Jobs as it Closes Milwaukee Laundry, Linen Services Site

Goodwill Cuts 136 Jobs as it Closes Milwaukee Laundry, Linen Services Site

Goodwill announced the permanent closure of its Milwaukee commercial laundry and linen services facility, which also meant the redundancy of 136 jobs there.

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Rivian

Rivian Secures $827 Million Incentive Package to Expand Its Illinois Facility

Rivian received $827 million in Illinois subsidies to support producing its upcoming SUV.

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Cannabis

Illinois Cannabis Industry Applauds DEA's Plans to Downgrade Marijuana's Narcotic Classification

Illinois cannabis company owners are applauding the federal government's expected categorization of marijuana as a medication with therapeutic advantages and decreased abuse.

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Illinois Woman, Who Mysteriously Drowned in River After Giving $1.5 Million to Online Romance Scammers, Knew She'd 'End up Dead'

Illinois Woman, Who Mysteriously Drowned After Giving $1.5 Million to Online Romance Scammers, Knew She'd 'End up Dead'

An Illinois woman who mysteriously drowned to death left a letter for her daughter to tell her that she knew she would "end up dead" after losing $1.5 million to an online romance scam.

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McDonald's First CosMc's Spinoff Restaurant to Open This Week in Illinois

McDonald's First CosMc’s Spinoff Restaurant to Open This Week in Illinois

McDonald's has unveiled its latest venture, CosMc's, a new spinoff brand that promises a unique and extraterrestrial fast-food experience.

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Illinois Company Asks Regulatory OK in FairPoint Merger

Illinois Company is asking for regulatory approval in FairPoint Merger.

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After Senator Kirk’s Statement on Duckworth, HRC Revokes Endorsement

"I forgot your parents came all the way from Thailand to serve George Washington," said Mark Kirk during a debate with Tammy Duckworth on Thursday.

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Debate on Transportation Fund Lockbox Amendments Continues

Michael Sturino, president and CEO of Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association had proposed an amendment that asked for a huge budget. This earned criticism as some critics opposed on the huge amount involved since there are more areas of concern to be given priority.

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Study reveals the U.S. Pension System is short by $1 Trillion

The states of Illinois, Kentucky and Connecticut, according to a study by Pew Charitable Trust, have been found underfunded by at least $1 trillion.

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C&A adds bankrupt Chicago photo chain Calumet in $4M deal

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey-based camera and photography equipment manufacturer C&A Marketing Inc added the already-bankrupt Chicago, Illinois-based photo chain Calumet Photographic Inc for $4 million to rebuild the shuttered business.

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GE Financial Services funds Rockland's acquisition of Elgin Energy Center in Illinois

GE Financial Services is lending $50 million to investment company Rockland Capital LLC to be used for the latter's acquisition of power generation facility Elgin Energy Center in Illinois, US.

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