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Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
Whitmer Lifts Some Coronavirus Restrictions in Northern MI and U.P. as New Cases Plummet
As the number of new coronavirus cases and deaths in Michigan continues to plummet, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced May 18 she’s relaxing some restrictions in northern parts of the state.
IL Business Owners Could Do Jail Time Under Pritzker's New Emergency Rules
Illinois business owners found guilty of violating the governor's stay-at-home-orders could land in jail for up to a year under new emergency rules filed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker late May 15, two months into his executive response to slow the spread of COVID-19.
WI Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Radio Address on Supreme Court of Wisconsin Ruling
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on May 14 delivered a democratic radio address on the Supreme Court of Wisconsin ruling that struck down Wisconsin's Safer at Home order, effective immediately.
MN Governor Announces Next Phase of COVID-19 Response
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on May 13 announced the next phase of the COVID-19 response in the state.
Chevy Corvette Chassis Deemed Essential, Production Never Stopped at IN Plant
The coronavirus pandemic has shut down much of the world. Automakers have closed plants to help slow the spread of the disease, including General Motors.
Food for 500 Front Line Staff at Anderson Hospital in IL
On May 6, CARSTAR Maryville in Illinois provided food for all 500 staff at Anderson Hospital, while also supporting local restaurant businesses.
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'Phase 3': MI Manufacturing Begins Methodical Restart
May 11 was a dress rehearsal for automotive suppliers and other manufacturers across Michigan as employees began returning to work at places like Mahindra Automotive North America following a seven-week shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic.
MI Governor Restarts Manufacturing, Extends Stay-Home to May 28
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said May 7 that auto and other manufacturing workers can return to the job next week, further easing her stay-at-home order while extending it through May 28 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Fire Torches Cleveland Auto Body Shop
A May 5 morning fire raged through an auto body shop on the East Side of Cleveland, OH.
One Million Masks and Counting: A Deeper Look at GM's PPE Production
On May 5, just four weeks after initial production began, GM delivered its 1 millionth face mask.