DECATUR — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced today that ADM will invest over $103 million to modernize key facilities at its North American headquarters in Decatur, where the company has maintained a presence since 1939. The company’s investment will create 50 new full-time jobs and retain over 1,000 existing full-time jobs, reinforcing Decatur’s role as a global center for agriculture and manufacturing. “F
England imposing the Stamp Act on the American colonies back in 1765 was one of the final moves that pushed those colonies into open revolt for their independence. The law sought to tax printed communications, and England justified it by saying it was needed to pay for British soldiers in the colonies. That it also […]
Billy Joel and Aerosmith are among the latest artists sharing tributes to legendary music executive Clive Davis, who passed away Monday at the age of 94.Joel shared a clip on Instagram from…
View the public service announcement. SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois families prepare to celebrate Independence Day, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias released a public safety announcement urging residents to leave fireworks to trained professionals and attend organized community displays. Giannoulias joined fire safety officials and medical professionals to highlight the serious injuries and tragedies that occur each year during Fourth of July celebrations. “Fireworks are
MT. VERNON/CHARLESTON, IL. - The National Weather Service has confirmed at least three tornadoes from Sunday, June 21, 2026, storms in Southern Illinois and western Kentucky, including an EF3 that killed two Jefferson County residents, while survey crews continue assessing additional reports of tornado activity. An EF3 tornado (Enhanced Fujita Scale) has estimated wind speeds of 136 to 165 mph. The National Weather Service findings show the strongest tornado tracked from north-central Jefferson
Iron Maiden fans had to confront their "Fear of the Dark" when the power went out during the band's show in Paris on Monday.According to fan reports and a recap from…
Eric Clapton and ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons are among the artists set to perform at a concert celebrating blues legend Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday.Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th…
Labor and human rights concerns have long been entwined with FIFA and the World Cup. The 2026 games, which are drawing unprecedented international attention to Kansas City, are no different. Activists in Kansas City are using the world’s focus on soccer to highlight workers’ rights, social inequities and safety concerns for immigrants in the cities […]
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