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IDOL recovers unpaid wages for workers on Saline County solar project
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has recovered over $85,000 in unpaid wages. The IDOL has recovered these unpaid wages for 17 workers that were employed on a construction project in Saline County. IDOL also recovered more than $17,000 in penalties from D&D Electric, LLC (D&D). Eggs sold at Walmart, other grocers in 9 states recalled amid salmonella outbreak 'Illinois law requires that employees on publicly funded projects be paid a fair wage for their skilled work,' said Illinois Department of Labor Director Jane Flanagan. 'Making these workers whole reflects IDOL's commitment to enforcing the Prevailing Wage Act and holding employers accountable when they violate workers' rights.' IDOL says it began its investigation of the Harrisburg, Illinois-based contractor in 2024 for its work on a solar panel installation. The department says it determined D&D violated the State's Prevailing Wage Act by allegedly failing to properly classify workers and correctly compensate them for fringe benefits and overtime. IDOL explains the Prevailing Wage Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay laborers, workers and mechanics employed on public works projects no less than the general prevailing rate of wages, which consists of hourly cash wages plus fringe benefits, for work of similar character in the locality where the work is performed. U.S. Supreme Court to hear Representative Bost's case on mail-in voting IDOl says the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) ensured that new clean energy construction jobs are also quality high-wage jobs by requiring that contractors pay prevailing wages for workers on projects receiving incentives through the Illinois Power Agency. Officials say if a worker believes they have not been properly compensated for work performed in Illinois, they can file a complaint online or call 312-793-2800 with questions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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Rockford pilot project aims to generate clean energy from Rock River
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A hydropower pilot project that will utilize the Rock River to generate electricity has received $1 million in funding from the state of Illinois. Latitude Power of Rockford partnered with design firm Studio GWA to create a pilot project that would use hydroelectric generators to create enough clean energy to supply electricity to five homes. The project will be built at the Fordham Dam, and if successful, will be expanded to generate 25kW per hour, to supply electricity to 50 homes. Lattitude plans to reach an agreement with ComEd to feed the generated electricity to the grid and offer residents a credit on their utility bills. 'There are all sorts of applications for this that will then spread out across the country,' said Lattitude's Carl Cacciatore, a retired program manager for what is now Collins Aerospace. 'Rockford will be at the center of it all.' The funding comes from the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, according to Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford). 'The test program being proposed for the Fordham Dam is just the type of clean energy development we had in mind when we approved the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act,' Stadelman said. 'Rockford has a proud manufacturing tradition, and being the base for production and sales of this technology will bring jobs and could lead to wider economic growth.' The project is expected to take 18 months to manufacture and install. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
21-03-2025
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Naperville News Digest: Artists sought for Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair; College of DuPage launches free workforce training program
Artists sought for Water Street Fine Art and Fine Craft Fair Local artists are being sought for the 2nd annual Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair, which is to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13, along Water and Webster streets in downtown Naperville. The juried art exhibition and sale is open to artists in the suburban Chicago area who specialize in painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, photography, pottery, glass, wood and other art forms. The show also features children's activities and live jazz by the Pete Ellman Trio. Artists interested in participating can apply through May 16. A jury will select between 30 to 35 artists to be part of the event. The fair is sponsored by Water Street Naperville and Marquette Cos. One 'best of show' winner will be awarded a $250 prize and an invitation to return. Up to four 'honorable mention' awards also will be presented. For an application, go to the art fair section at College of DuPage launches free workforce training program The College of DuPage has launched a free workforce training program to prepare students for jobs in clean energy. The program is supported by a $3.1 million grant from the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act to benefit the Aurora Workforce Hub, one of 13 hubs across Illinois that provides free training, certification preparation and skill development for entry level positions in clean energy industries, a news release said. It is designed to help those from environmental justice communities, displaced energy workers and others facing general employment barriers find careers in clean energy businesses while helping the environment, the release said. The Aurora Workforce Hub offers an initial training that provides 176 hours of skills-based education. Training is provided by the College of DuPage with partners from the Quad County Urban League. Several communities colleges including Waubonsee, Harper, Elgin, Triton and Kishwaukee have contributed to the Workforce Hub's launch, the release said. After completing the initial training, students can transition into work-based learning or pursue specialized training in clean energy fields, the release said. Knox Presbyterian Church Hosting Art Exhibit A Lenten art exhibit featuring the works of the Rev. Shawna Bowman is being presented from Monday, April 14, to Friday, April 18, at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane, Naperville. Bowman, an artist and pastor at Friendship Presbyterian Church in Chicago, will display a series of works that provide an opportunity to walk through the final events of Christ's life and resurrection. 'This body of work is meant for us to explore the ways power is not only misused and abused in our current systems and realities but also point us to the promise that evil and death never have the final word. This is why there is also an Easter Station included in this series,' according to a description of the artwork. The free exhibit is open to the public and can be found in the church's main sanctuary. Viewing times are 1 to 8 p.m. April 14-17 and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 18. The self-guided experience also includes a brochure that will describe the art work and provide questions for reflection, organizers said. This is the second year Knox Presbyterian Church has offered the Lenten art experience. Its event last year featured artists who were members of the church.
