John Deere ends support of ‘social or cultural awareness’ events, distances from inclusion efforts
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John Deere ends support of ‘social or cultural awareness’ events, distances from inclusion efforts

Deere’s move arrives just weeks after rural retailer Tractor Supply ended an array of its corporate diversity and climate efforts. While the companies’ responses differed, both arrive amid a wider backdrop of conservative backlash that has been targeting companies across industries.

217 Today: Illinois Rep. Mary Miller takes questions from reporters at the RNC

217 Today: Illinois Rep. Mary Miller takes questions from reporters at the RNC

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Today’s headlines: Republicans have been trying to increase their support among Hispanic Americans, who have historically voted strongly Democratic. The state of Illinois is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Defense to bolster quantum computing research. Yesterday, a fifth person was charged with Mob Action, for allegedly demonstrating for Gaza on…

crowd at political convention
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At the RNC: Illinois Rep. Mary Miller takes questions from reporters

MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday morning at the Republican National Convention, Representative Miller briefly addressed reporter’s questions about Donald Trump, immigration, and crime. Because Miller rarely gives interviews to reporters, we’re sharing her responses with you. The news conference started with a question about why many GOP leaders from Illinois opted to skip this year’s Republican…

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 18 – Jul. 21

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 18 – Jul. 21

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, July 18 Krannert Center Uncorked with Decadents at Krannert Center for Performing Arts        Time: 5:00 p.m.        Location:…