More than 7,500 fewer Illinoisans filed for initial unemployment benefits last week compared to the week before. The U.S. The Department of Labor reports around 8,000 people filed for initial benefits last week. The prior week, 15,500 filed. Overall, 23,650 fewer Illinoisans are getting continued traditional unemployment benefits than the week before.

RIVIAN boosts workforce ...

The first electric truck from manufacturer Rivian rolled off the assembly line in Normal. The company that acquired a shuttered Mitsubishi plant several years ago with local and state tax incentives said the 300-plus mile range vehicle will start at $73,000 with production beginning this fall. The company also has a contract to provide Amazon with EV delivery trucks.

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