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Rivian officials said Tuesday there are early signs of success from their plan to more proactively generate demand for their electric vehicles – a critical step as the company looks to turn a modest gross profit by the end of this year.
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The state’s goal of getting 1 million EVs on the road by 2030 is a lofty one. And to hit it, even communities like Bloomington-Normal that have a high EV IQ — thanks to Rivian and a resurrected EVTown initiative — will need more education and hand-holding.
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The Bloomington Planning Commission on Wednesday will hear plans for a new Starbucks on the city’s west side and a new restaurant to take the former home of the Ozark House.
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Top officials at Rivian told investors over and over again Tuesday that they have a plan to become profitable – and that involves a much more productive manufacturing plant in Normal.
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Aaron Francis, a young entrepreneur who's about to open his third restaurant in Bloomington-Normal, says paying and treating his employees well is one of the secrets to his success.
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The federal workplace safety agency OSHA has proposed nearly $630,000 in fines against a cooperative for allegedly failing to protect workers – including one whose leg was partially amputated last summer at a grain bin in Atlanta, Illinois.
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We’re seeing public claims that a recession will not be that deep or prolonged, but there also have been large pre-emptive layoffs by big companies, suggesting major business employers are hunkering down for something more severe. How do you gauge the severity of a downturn?
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Larry Carius runs the popular Bloomington-Normal Restaurant Scene Facebook page, where 34,000 foodies follow openings, closings, renovations and more. There were 30 restaurant openings and 14 closings in 2022, according to Carius’ own tally.
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State Farm will be laying off 451 employees in Bloomington next month, part of the insurer's IT outsourcing plan, the company told state officials. Many of the employees will be offered jobs at the company taking over that IT work, called HCLTech.
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This weekend’s new episode of “Saturday Night Live” featured a faux commercial sketch spoofing Jake from State Farm, the friendly character who personifies the Bloomington-based insurer’s “Good Neighbor” sales pitch.
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Bloomington and Normal issued a combined 244 permits for new home construction in 2022. That’s up 51% from the year before, with more building planned for 2023.
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The 700 students at the Bloomington Area Career Center come from high schools around McLean County, including Unit 5 and District 87. If accepted, they choose from 17 programs such as welding, cosmetology, health careers and medical terminology, and EMT and fire science.