SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage point to 4.4 percent based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state’s unemployment rate was nearly one percentage point higher than the
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OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College board gave final approval to a $37.5 million budget for fiscal 2023. The budget shows an 8 percent increase in revenue over 2022, due to the $4.1 million in additional Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds. The expenses are at $39
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SPRINGFIELD – The Labor Day weekend signifies the end of the summer and one of the busiest driving periods of the year where millions of motorists are expected to hit the roadways nationwide. The Illinois State Police is urging motorists to celebrate responsibly, and make safety their
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CHICAGO – The Illinois State Police conducted a firearms enforcement blitz across the state this summer, completing checks in all 102 counties in the state. Over 1,000 individuals were placed into compliance by surrendering their FOID Cards, transferring all firearms out of their possession,
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Former Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg will be appearing in court to plead guilty before a judge. The plea would require for Allen to testify about illicit business practices at the former president’s company. Editorial credit: lev radin/
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After last week’s search conducted by the FBI, documents show evidence-gathering step in a national security investigation about the mishandling of classified document. A federal judge will hold a hearing today to provide details on the investigation. Editorial credit:
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STREATOR – More exterior beautification will be done to businesses in Streator. Nearly $67,000 in city funds will be put aside to allow brick and mortar businesses to upgrade their exterior, council approved on Wednesday. City Manager Dave Plyman says projects will have to be added in
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HENNEPIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is scheduled to visit Marquis Energy Thursday to tour the ethanol facility and its new Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility in partnership with LanzaJet. Joining the Senator on the tour will be U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk.
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STREATOR – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office sent out an alert on Wednesday for a suspect they are still searching for who they say struck a deputy with his vehicle and hit a squad car in Streator. Authorities are looking for information on the whereabouts of 25-year-old Jerome
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NYC school district will no longer be performing random COVID-19 testing when the new school year starts on Sept 8th. Masks will still be mandatory in certain situations. NY schools will provide home test kits for students and staff if exposure to the virus is known. Editorial credit:
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