Kraft/Heinz Merger Could Have Impact On Illinois
Wednesday morning's announcement of the pending merger between food giants Kraft and Heinz could have a future impact on Illinois.
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HJ Heinz Company And Kraft Foods Group Announce Merger
H.J. Heinz Co. is buying Kraft Foods Group Inc., creating what the companies say will be the third-largest food and beverage company in North America.
The Parkland Lady Cobras’ Breakthrough 35-2 Season: Taking It One Win At A Time
Parkland Women's Basketball Head Coach Mike Lindemann and sophomore forward Nadine Vaughn say they weren't even aware their team tied for the 2nd longest win streak in NJCAA Division 2 history.
UPDATE: Plan To Fill FY 2015 State Budget Holes Passes House
The House has passed Speaker Michael Madigan's plan to cut the current budget 2.25% across the board, while allowing the governor to transfer $1.3 billion from funds earmarked for other purposes.
Rauner Loses First Fight In Union Dues Court Battle
A federal judge says a lawsuit labor unions filed over Gov. Bruce Rauner's order ending mandatory dues for nonmembers should be heard in state court.