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Electric automaker Rivian will add a second production shift for its new R2 SUV at its Normal plant by Sept.

30 (following a $1.5 billion expansion) to boost output and move toward profitability.

McLean County residents can recycle unwanted electronics from 8 a.m. to noon today at Normal Public Works (weekday drop-off hours remain available at the same site).

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering loans for storm-damaged properties in Central Illinois.

Homeowners may receive up to $500k, renters up to $100k, and businesses up to $2 million — physical damage loan applications are due by Sept. 8.

State officials announced that the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger (FRESH) program will send one-time $400 payments to about 100,000 households that lost SNAP benefits between May and August, starting Saturday.

The $70 million taxpayer-funded program (FY27 budget support) is designed to help those affected with food costs.

Coach Brock Spack begins his 18th season at ISU as the Redbirds start fall camp, aiming for another national championship by testing new quarterback contenders and planning facility upgrades — with their season opener scheduled on Aug.

29 at Hancock Stadium.