After hiring spree, Rivian’s next challenges are employee retention and avoiding burnout
The nearly 4 million square feet of space at Rivian’s Normal plant is lined with some of the most advanced
Severe weather risk downgraded for this afternoon
Illinois Public Media News is monitoring a threat of severe storms on Wednesday that is forecasted by the National Weather
Environmentalists take aim at Pritzker campaign ad
ROCKFORD — A recent gubernatorial ad aimed at highlighting the growth at Chicago-Rockford International Airport touched the nerve of local
Illinois just experienced one of its warmest Decembers on record
URBANA – If you felt like December’s weather was mild – you’re right. According to provisional data, December 2021 was the fifth warmest December on
Warming centers open as bitter cold descends on Central Illinois
CHAMPAIGN – Many Central Illinois communities are opening warming centers so people without regular shelter are not exposed to subzero temperatures settling into the area.
Kentucky crews search painstakingly for 109 people missing after deadly tornadoes
DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. — Under a chilly blue sky, a dozen men and women stood in a line on a devastated street in Dawson Springs,
Edwardsville chief on Amazon warehouse: ‘It was definitely one of our worst days’
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – In the wake of Friday night storms that left six dead at an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, a disaster proclamation was issued
Amazon, OSHA promise review after tornado wrecks warehouse
EDWARDSVILLE, Il. — The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration said Monday it has opened an investigation into the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in
Crews search rubble after 6 die at Illinois Amazon facility
CHICAGO — Search efforts at an Amazon facility in Illinois where at least six people were killed in a tornado are expected to take several
Kentucky governor: Storms may have killed at least 70 people
MAYFIELD, Ky. — Kentucky’s governor says he fears tornadoes have killed 70 people in the state and the death toll may exceed 100. Gov. Andy
December 10, 2021 Tornado Tracker
Updated Sunday at 10:45 p.m. NWS Central Illinois surveyed 4 tornadoes from Dec 10th. Please note the information on the Herrick Tornado only includes the
Several tornado warned storms charge across Central IL
Updated Saturday at 12:35 a.m. URBANA – Meteorologists issued several tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings on Friday evening. An approaching cold front and warm moist
Energy secretary promotes infrastructure law at University of Illinois biofuel lab
URBANA – U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm stopped in Urbana on Thursday as part of her two-day tour of Illinois energy facilities. She listened
