First Listen for Thursday April 4, 2024:
- The Quaker Oats Company has announced it will shutter its plant in Danville after 65 years in operation. More than 500 jobs could be lost.
- The parent company of public station WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times has announced layoffs.
- Illinois lawmakers are asking questions about Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposal to create a new state agency focusing on young children.
- Efforts are being made to ensure the Democratic National Convention this summer is environmentally friendly.
- The University of Illinois women's basketball team captures a postseason championship.
