RNDC to Shutter IL Operations After Financing Dries Up

Dear Client:  Illinois is the next state to fall for Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC). A company spokesperson confirmed to WSD that the wholesaler expects to "permanently close its Illinois facilities" as "there is currently no financing available" to continue operations in the state.  As a result, the wholesaler has "issued WARN notices to associates in Illinois in accordance with applicable legal requirements," notes the spokesperson.  "At this time, there are no immediate changes to day-to-day operations, and RNDC remains