Press Release: Carbondale Marion AreaNon-farm employment increased by +1,500 compared to last April. Employment gains were posted in the Private sector (+800) and Government (+700).
Press Release: On May 22, 2019, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC), in conjunction with the Hoffman Estates Police Department, conducted 15 underage compliance check(s). During the operation, there were no prior violator(s) re-tested for compliance.
Press release: Washington County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Press Release: Metro East Highlights. Area employers advertised for 7,100 openings in April and approximately 72 percent sought full-time employment, according to Help Wanted Online data compiled by the Conference Board.
Press Release: Rockford MSA. The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 5.4 percent in April 2019 from 4.6 percent in April 2018. For the month of April 2019, the estimated number of people unemployed in the labor force was 9,100.
Press Release: Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL. Metro Division. The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.6 percent in April 2019, unchanged from April 2018. For the month of April 2019, the estimated number of unemployed people in the labor force was 132,900.
Press Release: Champaign-Urbana MSA. The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 4.1 percent in April 2019 from 3.6 percent in April 2018.
Press Release: The Illinois Department of Transportation will be reopening lanes where possible for the Memorial Day weekend to minimize travel disruption.
Press release: The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program are honoring Patricia Casey, EMT-P with a special pediatric Community Service Award for her contributions to childhood care.