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3 Illinois employers make big investments as Pritzker seeks new term

June 28, 2026, 3:31 a.m. CTGov. JB Pritzker is on the campaign trail around the state and is touting new investments being made in Illinois.As he makes a case for another term as governor, Pritzker cut a ribbon June 22 on a $250 million soybean processing and solar array plant in Gilman. That facility is set to be a 170,000-square-foot project that will create 40 new jobs and retain 200 existing positions.“Illinois is proudly the nation’s top soybean producer, and Icobrasa is powering the modern economy with those soybeans in...
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Carnival spent big on this private island. I took a look.

Updated June 5, 2026, 5:41 p.m. ETCarnival Cruise Line has upgraded and renamed its private island in the Bahamas to RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.New additions to the island include a pier, tram service, eateries, and complimentary loungers and umbrellas.Carnival is expanding its portfolio of private destinations, known as the Paradise Collection, to accommodate larger ships and enhance guest experiences.The sun beamed down as I walked along the Papaya Pathway at Carnival Cruise Line’s Bahamas private island, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. Visitors lunged after volleyballs on a sandy court nearby, while...