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Midwestern News
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
AASP-MN Awards Scholarships to Automotive Students
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) is pleased to announce scholarship awards totaling $19,500 to help automotive service and collision repair students pay for tuition or tools during the 2020-21 school year.
GM’s Former Plant in Lordstown, OH, Will Return to Mass Vehicle Production, Thousands of Jobs
Lordstown Motors CEO Steve Burns has bold plans to fill the 6.2-million-square-foot facility he bought from General Motors last year.
Kendall Performance & Repair on How Mentorship Has Helped as a Small Business Owner
From a very young age, Kendall Riecken knew his career path would involve automobiles.
Ford Shuts Down Dearborn Truck Plant After Worker Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Ford Motor Company shut down its Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan on May 20 after learning a worker tested positive for coronavirus, and released its early shift at about 1:30 p.m.
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.
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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.