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Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew CampbellIf signed by Pritzker, measure would end federal minimum wage exemption in Illinois by 2030
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UIS Innovate SpringfieldMark Achler is a venture capitalist and the former senior vice president of Redbox. He is also a lecturer at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and he's co-authored the book “Exit Right.” He recorded an interview with Innovate Springfield for the Founders, Failures and Fun podcast during which he spoke about his journey as an entrepreneur and lessons he’s learned along the way.
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The bidding will begin next month.
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Dr. Tabatha Wells is a physician in Springfield, Ill. with a direct primary care practice called Be Well Health. She spoke to Community Voices about the in-home services offered with direct primary care and her approach to helping her patients.
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Randy Hultgren, president and CEO, Illinois Bankers Association, shared how financial literacy can make navigating the current economy safer. He also reflects on his time as a U.S. and Illinois state representative and the challenges of today's political partisanship. He is enjoying the move from the Chicago suburbs to Springfield for his current position.
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Opponents are concerned about broad definitions, potential legal issues.
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The electric automaker Rivian will eliminate one of its three shifts in Normal next month, saying it can meet this year’s modest production goals with only two shifts because the manufacturing plant is getting more efficient.
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Illinois State Police on Monday released video from last month’s shootout on Interstate 55 near Lexington, showing an armed man pointing what appears to be a gun at officers before being fatally shot as others nearby scrambled for cover.
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The Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois (WECI) are hosting the Women Entrepreneurs Showcase on March 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. WECI members Alyssa Furling and Robin Loftus spoke to Community Voices about the event and the various businesses featured.
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The January Citizens Club of Springfield meeting examined the impact of the pending health professional shortage on the Springfield Community. The discussion featured Dr. Jerry Kruse, Dean and Provost of Southern Illinois University’s School of Medicine and the CEO of SIU medicine. The conversation was moderated by Dr. Stephen Stone, professor emeritus at SIU school of medicine.
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The electric automaker Rivian said Wednesday it plans to cut 10% of its salaried workers, citing “challenging macroeconomic conditions.” The impact on Rivian’s workforce in Normal is not expected to be significant, given that the vast majority of its 8,000 local employees are hourly.
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The state EV coordinator says 30,000 more charging ports are needed to reach energy goals.
