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Eckard, IL · Business
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Tesla loses Cybercab assembly lead to Rivian R2 weeks after launch
Tesla’s Senior Manager of Cybercab General Assembly at Gigafactory Texas, Jody Kerns, is leaving the company to become Rivian’s Director of General Assembly for the R2 in Normal, Illinois. He’s the second Cybercab launch leader to leave Tesla this year. The head of Cybercab new product introduction walked...
nowdecatur.com
ADM Employees Deliver 300 Lunches to Farmers During Harvest
October 15, 2026 – ADM employees in Decatur delivered 300 lunches to farmers and truck drivers during the busy harvest season. On October 13, nearly a dozen employees from ADM’s Carbon Capture Sequestration and Origination teams handed out sandwiches and beverages at the company’s probe station in Decatur.
smilepolitely.com
Scarcity and abundance: Lessons on thriving with Delight Flower Farm
On a hot, sticky day in early September, I drove down a country road on the very west side of Champaign to Delight Flower Farm (DFF). I didn’t need GPS to know I was getting close. Emerging from the endless fields of corn and soybeans was an island of trees and shrubs coming into view and tucked within, the woman-owned farm that is known for growing beautiful flowers, hosting events, and creating a community all its own. I sat in the shade of those large trees surrounded by the sounds of insects, birds and distant voices of women working as I spoke with owner Maggie Taylor about all of the hard and beautiful parts of running a farm. Spoiler: It’s not as glamorous as it looks on Instagram. If you’ve ever seen a bouquet from DFF, you know beauty is inevitable but to look behind the curtain and see the care and intention woven throughout the very structure of this business was inspiring.
isu10news.com
ISU Senior Professionals help retries stay connected helps retirees stay connected and keep Learning.
Retirement can open the door to new opportunities and Senior Professionals at Illinois State University gives members a chance to explore interests, share experiences and build connections. For member Janine Toth, joining the organization was a natural fit after seeing several women she admired from the League of Women Voters...
WCIA
‘Amazing how fast it was spreading’: Owners of Paxton’s The Warehouse rebuilding after fire
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The owners of The Warehouse in Paxton are turning their focus to reopening what’s left of their business after a fire on Monday. The hole the fire left in their hearts is truly devastating, as they plan next steps to get it back up and running. “It was amazing how fast […]
WCIA
Longstanding St. Joseph antiques shop changing ownership
ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) — Mercantile Antiques & Trading Co. — a longstanding staple in the St. Joseph community — is changing owners. Debbie Calvo said she and her co-owner have operated the shop seven days-a-week for more than 22 years. Now, it’s time for a change. That means sleeping in, or maybe even going […]
illinoisweeklies.com
CO2 injection well proposed for site south of Oak Hill
Landowners between Oak Hill and Hanna City have been contacted by Lapis Carbon Solutions regarding a possible carbon dioxide injection well on Texas Road. Lapis met with landowners earlier this month to provide an overview of its plans, which are still in their infancy. Based on literature shown to landowners,...
starvedrock.media
Oglesby Clerk Put on Paid Leave for the Rest of Her Last Week; New DG Market on the Way
A personnel issue at Oglesby's Monday City Council meeting overshadowed the big news Mayor Jason Curran had been looking forward to announcing about a new grocery market that's coming to town. Oglesby City Clerk Jennifer Spratt submitted her resignation to the Oglesby City Council in a letter dated September 21....