On the 21st: We learned about the firing of Illini men's basketball coach John Groce and talked about the potential impact of an ongoing federal investigation on Caterpillar's reputation. We also spoke with the author of a book about Ignatian spirituality and got the latest in Illinois politics.
On the 21st: What happens to a town when its biggest corporation pulls up roots? Plus, we discussed a new report that shows scant progress toward decreasing unemployment of young people in Chicago, and learned about what companies are gearing up for advertising during the Superbowl.
On the 21st: Caterpillar announced they’re moving their headquarters from Peoria to Chicago. We also discussed the Affordable Care Act, Illinois politics, and a new program aimed at helping families of people with disabilities save money.
Caterpillar, which was founded in East Peoria in 1920, is moving its global headquarters out of Peoria to Chicago, but reaffirms its ongoing committment to central Illinois. The company announced Tuesday it will locate a limited group of senior executives and support functions to the Chicago area later this year.
On the 21st: We got the latest on the recent layoffs at two Illinois Caterpillar sites and learned about the state’s long term business climate. Plus, we talked to a primatologist, who will be speaking at The Pygmalion Festival about animals and stress.
