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Illinois companies to cut summer jobs: Report

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Government reports show Illinois companies plan to cut more than 1,500  jobs this summer.

Crain's Chicago Business says up to two-thirds of the layoffs could come from the snack-maker, Hostess Brands.

800 people could be laid off at its bakery locations in Cook County, plus nearly 200 more in Peoria County.

Other firms said to be cutting jobs include the transportation firm "G & D Integrated" in Peoria, and Graham Packaging in Vandalia.

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