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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Then-President Donald Trump takes a tour of Foxconn with Foxconn chairman Terry Gou, right, and CEO of SoftBank Masayoshi Son in Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin. Foxconn Technology Group, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, has reached a new deal with reduced tax breaks for its scaled back project in southeast Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers and the company announced on Monday.

Foxconn, Wisconsin reach new deal on scaled back facility

Foxconn Technology Group, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, has reached a new deal with reduced tax breaks for its scaled back manufacturing facility in southeast Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers and the company announced on Monday.
Chrystal Valdez and Benjamin Duran prepare a heat transfer to emblazon a logo onto a T-shirt as part of WeGo Tees, a West Chicago Community High School microbusiness that teaches job skills for students from its special education transition program.

At West Chicago High School, special ed students can get into the T-shirt business

West Chicago Community High School Chicago has launched a micro-business called WeGo Tees. Students in District 94's special education transition department print designs on T-shirts or hoodies for school clubs and groups.
Gary Lang, the owner of a McHenry car dealership, faced a backlash on social media over a message posted on his business’ digital marquee last week. Local activists who marched in downtown Woodstock on Sunday to protest violence by police officers called the message racist. Lang said it was not racist and that he was sorry many community members took it that way.

Lang: Message at car dealership calling migrants criminals was not racially motivated

Gary Lang, the owner of a McHenry car dealership, insisted Sunday a message that said criminals and new strains of COVID-19 are coming over the border that he displayed on his business' digital marquee last week was not racist, while also saying he was sorry many community members took it that way.
Chicago Tribune

Feder: Alden Global Capital regains upper hand in bid for Tribune Publishing

With the collapse of a competing offer for the parent company of the Chicago Tribune over the weekend, it's full speed ahead for Alden Global Capital in its bid to acquire complete control of Tribune Publishing.
Duravant to buy poultry equipment maker
Downers Grove-based Duravant LLC said it has agreed to acquire Foodmate, a leading manufacturer of poultry processing equipment dual-headquartered in Ball Ground, Georgia, and Numansdorp, the Netherlands. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Kevin Cross
Feder: NBC Sports Chicago boss Kevin Cross to head NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago
Kevin Cross, senior vice president and general manager of NBC Sports Chicago, has been named president and general manager of NBC-owned WMAQ-Channel 5 and Telemundo Chicago WSNS-Channel 44, Comcast NBCUniversal announced today.
Chicago Journalism Review
Feder: Chicago Journalism Review republishes Fred Hampton exposé
The Chicago police murder of Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton at his West Side apartment in December 1969 was so miserably reported by major media outlets that reporters turned to the Chicago Journalism Review to get the truth out.
Perma-Pipe sells, leases back Tennessee facility
Niles-based Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc. Monday said it has completed a sale and lease-back transaction with Nash88 LLC that will generate $8.7 million in net proceeds for the company.
Tax credit bill aims to alleviate affordable housing shortage
A bill that would offer state tax credits to owners and developers of affordable housing units passed out of committee last week at the Illinois Capitol.
ISACA to host virtual conference for IT professionals
ISACA will host its first ISACA Conference North America next month, a new event focused on emerging technologies, innovation and best practices. The conference will be held virtually May 4-6.
Deb Conroy
Conroy's bill would free up Medicaid money for autism treatment
Legislation filed by Villa Park Democrat Deb Conroy in the Illinois House would free up millions of dollars in Medicaid coverage for autism treatment after a previous bungled attempt in 2019.
Business Ledger | Camping World announces executive hires
Camping World Holdings Inc. has hired two strategic leadership team members to enhance and expand future growth initiatives. Elizabeth Garry has joined the company as vice president, e-commerce; and Jessica Wegner has joined the company as vice president, customer loyalty and membership.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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