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Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL
With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.
More from Maria →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
Recently, two big companies asked swaths of their employees to raise their hands and walk out the door. Microsoft and Skydance (the parent of CBS News, where I am a contributor) offered voluntary buyouts to thin their ranks. For employers,…
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