Former Mitsubishi Plant Now Owned By Rivian Automotive
Rivian Automotive has completed the purchase of the former Mitsubishi plant in the McLean County city of Normal, where it plans to manufacture electric vehicles.
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Norway Will Be First Country To Shut Down FM Network, Go All-Digital
Starting next week, Norway will become the first country to switch off its nationwide FM radio network and convert completely to digital signals. The change was announced in 2015, and will take months to be fully implemented.
Winter Men’s Shelter For Homeless Starts Operations
An overnight winter shelter for homeless men begins operations Friday in Champaign, and will function through the end of March. The collaboration between the faith-based community and a number of local agencies was due in part to the state budget impasse, and the result of months of planning. First Presbyterian Church downtown will host the shelter during the week, while Faith United Methodist will serve in that role Friday and Saturday nights.
Trump To Pick Former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats For National Intelligence Director: Sources
President-elect Donald Trump will appoint former Indiana Senator Dan Coats as Director of National Intelligence, according to anonymous sources cited by the Associated Press and the Washington Post.
Traffic Fatalities On The Rise In Illinois; Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story
On the 21st: We explore why Illinois saw a rise in both car accidents and car insurance rates. Plus, Holocaust survivor Eva Mozes Kor joins us to share her story of forgiveness.