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Illinois Invests $15M In Advanced Manufacturing Training Academies 

Business Facilities

Funding from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan will establish two cutting-edge training academies to prepare workers for future jobs, boost investment in downstate communities. Read: Illinois Invests $15M In Advanced Manufacturing Training Academies at BusinessFacilities.com.

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RP Lumber partners with Wright Building Center in Sparta, Illinois

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has acquired the Sparta, IL location of Wright Building Center, which has held a long-time standing industry presence in Southwestern Illinois. RP Lumber Co Inc. “For 39 years, Wright Building Center has served the citizens of the Randolph County area, and we are thrilled to have their team join the R.P.

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Rivian May Expand Illinois Plant

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Published reports suggest that Rivian will expand it manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. The electric vehicle manufacturer has filed plans that would add up to 10 million square feet, reports WGLT radio, although it cites company officials who said expansion would be far less than that.

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T/CCI Manufacturing Awarded First REV Illinois Award 

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The Central Illinois EV Supplier will invest over $20 million to manufacture electric compressors and establish an EV innovation hub in Decatur.

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Illinois Led U.S. Green Building Council’s Top 10 States For LEED In 2021

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Illinois once again topped the U.S. The post Illinois Led U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED in 2021, demonstrating leadership in green building. Green Building Council’s Top 10 States For LEED In 2021 appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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'ComEd 4' Found Guilty of Corruption Charges in Illinois Bribery Scandal

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Four former ComEd executives, consultants and lobbyists were found guilty of bribery and conspiracy in a scheme to influence former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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Ferrero Investing $75M In Illinois Expansion

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Read: Ferrero Investing $75M In Illinois Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com. Ferrero will establish its first North American Chocolate Manufacturing Center at its facility in Bloomington, IL, creating approximately 50 new jobs.

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