Food additives ban passes Senate The Illinois Senate has passed a measure that would supersede the federal government when it comes to banning food additives. The legislation would ban several additives, including brominated vegetable oil and red dye number 3. California recently passed a similar ban, but if enacted, Illinois would have one of the strictest food bans in the country. The National Confectioners Association has gone on record saying that states...
State capitol evacuated again For the second time in two days, the Illinois State Capitol was evacuated Monday after a threat. The Secretary of State’s Office said a threatening 911 call caused the evacuation. No explosive devices were found and employees were let back into the building at 1:45 p.m. The capitol building was also on lockdown Sunday due to a bomb threat. Parolee pleaded not guilty The man charged in...
ADM CEO to resign Archer Daniels Midland has announced its chief financial officer will resign later this year. Vikram Luthar was put on administrative leave in January for accounting irregularities in ADM’s nutrition business while the company cooperated with an investigation. Luthar, who will step down Sept. 30, will reportedly receive over $743,000 as a cash performance incentive award for 2023. Students hospitalized after ingesting edibles ...
Rivian announces more layoffs Rivian has announced more companywide layoffs. According to company officials, the layoffs will affect an additional 1% of the electric vehicle manufacturer’s workforce. The latest layoffs are in addition to the job cuts announced in February when Rivian said it was reducing its salaried workforce by 10%. The company said none of the layoffs are expected to affect hourly manufacturing workers in Normal. Drug bust in southern Illinois ...
The New York Yankees' Aaron Judge passed Derek Jeter for career home runs with his 261st home run in the 1st inning vs. the Oakland Athletics.
The Yankees had five big hits: three-run homers by Alex Verdugo and Giancarlo Stanton, a three-run double by Gleyber Torres and two-run homers by Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo.
Chicago's Pizza, an iconic multi-restaurant concept that's been serving some of the city's best 'za for over 25 years, and Tacotlán, a buzzworthy taqueria known for theie birria, have joined forces to create the ultimate Cinco de Mayo experience.
EA is finally adding the grand Star Wars adventure Jedi: Survivor to its EA Play basic subscription program. This also means Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members are also gaining access.
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