https://www.wglt.org/rivian WGLT, an NPR station in central Illinois, is following every move at the Rivian manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois. The electric vehicle startup has gone from stealth mode to big-time player in the auto world, attracting attention (and big money) from companies like Ford and Amazon. en-US Copyright Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:06:43 GMT https://www.wglt.org/business-and-economy/2021-04-29/rivian-to-partner-with-nationwide-for-insurance-program Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:06:43 GMT https://www.wglt.org/business-and-economy/2021-04-29/rivian-to-partner-with-nationwide-for-insurance-program Ryan Denham https://www.wglt.org/news/2021-04-28/rivian-brandt-meet-tax-break-benchmarks Two McLean County manufacturers have met hiring and investment benchmarks to qualify for tax incentives.The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development… Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:10:00 GMT https://www.wglt.org/news/2021-04-28/rivian-brandt-meet-tax-break-benchmarks Eric Stock https://www.wglt.org/show/wglts-sound-ideas/2021-04-28/rivian-to-partner-with-nationwide-for-insurance-program Rivian’s plans to sell insurance for its electric vehicles are now taking shape, with new details released about data-driven coverage and a partnership… Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:38:02 GMT https://www.wglt.org/show/wglts-sound-ideas/2021-04-28/rivian-to-partner-with-nationwide-for-insurance-program Ryan Denham https://www.wglt.org/news/2021-04-19/normal-council-oks-extending-constitution-trail-to-mother-road The Constitution Trail soon will connect a Route 66 landmark in Normal to a stretch of the historic road that winds north to Towanda as a bike path.During… Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:10:47 GMT https://www.wglt.org/news/2021-04-19/normal-council-oks-extending-constitution-trail-to-mother-road Michele Steinbacher The Illinois car dealer lawsuit against electric automaker Rivian is the latest chapter in a nationwide debate over the options consumers have to buy… Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:41:20 GMT Christine Hatfield https://www.wglt.org/news/2021-04-08/with-proposed-expansion-rivian-agrees-to-play-nice-with-neighbors Neighbors of the Rivian plant in Normal are concerned a proposed expansion could threaten the area’s rural tranquility.The electric automaker has plans to… Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:43:45 GMT https://www.wglt.org/news/2021-04-08/with-proposed-expansion-rivian-agrees-to-play-nice-with-neighbors Sarah Nardi https://www.wglt.org/show/wglts-sound-ideas/2021-04-05/rivian-fuels-home-buying-building-surge-in-b-n Rivian's announcement that it plans to hire 1,800 workers at its electric vehicle plant in Normal by the end of the year has real estate agents and… Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:10:15 GMT https://www.wglt.org/show/wglts-sound-ideas/2021-04-05/rivian-fuels-home-buying-building-surge-in-b-n Eric Stock https://www.wglt.org/news/2021-04-01/normal-council-candidates-debate-finance-infrastructure Candidates competing for three open seats on the Normal Town Council sparred Thursday over how best to handle town finances and infrastructure, future… Fri, 02 Apr 2021 03:56:38 GMT https://www.wglt.org/news/2021-04-01/normal-council-candidates-debate-finance-infrastructure Michele Steinbacher https://www.wglt.org/show/wglts-sound-ideas/2021-03-29/election-2021-normal-town-council-candidate-priorities The job of a Normal Town Council member doesn’t pay much. It comes with a lot of headaches. It takes a lot of work to listen to residents and translate… Mon, 29 Mar 2021 22:43:03 GMT https://www.wglt.org/show/wglts-sound-ideas/2021-03-29/election-2021-normal-town-council-candidate-priorities Charlie Schlenker https://www.wglt.org/business-and-economy/2021-03-26/car-dealers-sue-rivian-secretary-of-state-over-ev-sales A group of Illinois car dealers has filed a lawsuit against Rivian and Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, alleging that plans to sell electric… Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:20:24 GMT https://www.wglt.org/business-and-economy/2021-03-26/car-dealers-sue-rivian-secretary-of-state-over-ev-sales Ryan Denham