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NASCAR

NASCAR to resume season in May without fans

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (UPI) -- NASCAR announced Thursday that it will return to action May 17 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina without fans in attendance. The 400-mile NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington will be the first of seven events in 11 days involving all three NASCAR national series. Three of those events, which includes two Cup Series races and an Xfinity Series event, will take place at Darlington, NASCAR's oldest superspeedway. The race at the historic South Carolina […]

todayApril 30, 2020 4

Illinois

Rep. Bailey granted restraining order against Pritzker shelter-in-place extension

LOUISVILLE, Ill. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- An Illinois state representative was granted a temporary restraining order Monday against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's shelter-in-place order extension. Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) filed the suit in Clay County court this past Thursday. The approval of the restraining order in Bailey v. Pritzker (Case No. 2020-CH-06) rules that Pritzker cannot enforce his 30-day extension of the statewide shelter-in-place order. Moreover, Pritzker's actions to extend the deadline to May 30 was given an unconstitutional declaration by […]

todayApril 28, 2020 21

Business & Lifestyle

Tyson Foods closes Iowa plant, will test workers for COVID-19

WATERLOO, Iowa (UPI) -- Tyson Foods announced Wednesday it's suspending operations at its Waterloo, Iowa, plant after almost 200 workers tested positive for the coronavirus disease. The Springdale, Ark.-based company said the pork plant closure will be indefinite, depending on the health of its workforce. Tyson said operations have been running at reduced levels in recent weeks as workers missed work due to ill health. Local officials told The Courier in Waterloo more than 180 employees tested positive for COVID-19 […]

todayApril 22, 2020 5

Food & Drink News

Caring for the vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic

We are living in uncertain times. The current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has changed the way that we are having to go about our lives. Shops, bars, restaurants, and non-essential businesses all over the world have closed their doors, and many countries have entered quarantine, lockdown, or have implemented severe social distancing measures.  All of this is having a huge impact on every aspect of our lives. Many people are unable to work. Businesses have had to close their doors, and […]

todayApril 19, 2020 6

remote learning

Business & Lifestyle

Gov. Pritzker declares remote learning days continue through end of academic year

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that in-person learning in schools will not resume for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. Remote learning days will take place for all K-12 education for the remainder of the school year. This announcement following careful consideration of science and from close consultations with public health leaders and experts across Illinois and nationwide. Pritzker states during Friday's press conference, "Our decisions must follow the science and the science says […]

todayApril 17, 2020 21

National

Tennessee reschedules execution of Oscar Smith

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UPI) -- The Tennessee Supreme Court on Friday delayed the execution of a death row inmate citing the coronavirus pandemic, which has shut down much of the state. Oscar Smith, 70, was set to be put to death by lethal injection June 4, but the court rescheduled the execution for Feb. 4. Smith's lawyers requested the delay, saying lockdown orders prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic have hindered their ability to carry out the investigations and other legal work […]

todayApril 17, 2020 19

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois Democrats seeking more than $40 billion in Federal bailout funds for pensions, budget deficits

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) -- Illinois lawmakers – citing the state’s pension costs, budget shortfalls, and empty unemployment trust – are asking for more than $40 billion in no-strings-attached aid from the federal government. In a letter to the state's Congressional delegation, Senate President Don Harmon said Illinois state government is projecting significant budget shortfalls in the current, coming and preceding fiscal years. “Illinois could see an estimated revenue loss of $14.1 billion for 2020-2021 due to this pandemic,” they said […]

todayApril 17, 2020 3

Business & Lifestyle

How online businesses are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic

There are many businesses being forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some businesses may never recover while some are thriving more than ever. Amazon has taken the biggest boost and is making millions upon millions through online shopping. As the high streets close down, the second best and only way to receive goods is through online retailers. Businesses should also be aware despite their struggle in terms of sales. However, it is vital that their online business remains a […]

todayApril 17, 2020 5

Business & Lifestyle

Furloughs, pay cuts in WWE leads to talent releases

STAMFORD, Conn. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Unforeseen economic struggles as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic has forced WWE to make some drastic changes Wednesday. WWE announced changes to staffing and compensation packages for executives among other measures, according to a report from Wrestling Observer's Josh Nason. A press release reveals these actions, which include decreasing operational expenses, cutting talent, staffing and consulting costs and delaying the headquarters move from Titan Towers by six months. WWE was identifying headcount reductions, making […]

todayApril 16, 2020 20

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