The foodservice chain also plans to close 185 restaurants permanently.

The company now has until May 31, 2021, to fill 245 positions.

Scott Fredericksen joined the company in 2019.

Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota introduced the bill.

The company is seeing an increasing demand for pork in China and SE Asia.

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Ag announced the program.

The company bought all shares of the poultry processing company.

The company said no employees or animals were harmed or lost.

Each member will serve a three-year term.

Lovette oversaw Holly Farms when it was sold to Tyson Foods.