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Will County Members of Congress back bill to cap cost of insulin
BY ALEX ORITZ | Democratic members of Congress representing Will County voted for legislation aimed at lowering the cost of insulin, which is used to treat diabetes. “It’s beyond time we get control of the outrageous insulin prices that are threatening the health and financial security of millions of Americans,” Foster, D-Naperville, said in a […]
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Lion Electric Hosts Federal and State Officials, Key Stakeholders at its Upcoming Illinois Manufacturing Facility
JOLIET, IL. | The Lion Electric Company, a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, hosted congressional Representatives Bill Foster, Sean Casten and Lauren Underwood, alongside state and federal officials on March 21 at its upcoming Joliet, Ill. manufacturing facility. The event showcased the advancement of Lion’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Joliet, Ill. and […]
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Lion Electric Gives Glimpse Into Future Factory
BY BOB OKON | The Lion Electric Company on Monday gave a tour of its future Joliet factory to state and federal officials who extolled the value of providing government incentives to spur the production of electric school buses and trucks. The factory building, still waiting on production machinery to be installed, will be equipped […]
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Foster announces millions in federal money for Joliet area
BY BOB OKON | U.S. Rep. Bill Foster on Thursday announced millions in local funding, including $6 million for renovations at the Old Joliet Prison and a prospective housing development at the former Joliet Country Club. Foster announced 10 community projects in the 11th District that will receive funding from the bill. The projects are […]
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