“First, when a company moves its global headquarters, its active commitments shift, which has a profound effect on the community left behind. People’s lives are changed, and communities are altered forever. This is especially true for Peoria, which built its economic and cultural life around CAT. Peoria is welcoming new firms and industries, but the path ahead is daunting.”

Illinois lieutenant governor Juliana Stratton became the Chair of the National Governors Association – the first black woman to ever hold the position.

Amazon has invested $1 billion for a custom fleet of electric Rivian vans.