Press Release: Decatur MSA. The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 5.5 percent in April 2019 from 4.9 percent in April 2018. There were an estimated 2,700 unemployed people in the labor force in April 2019.
Press Release: A Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) will open in Calhoun County tomorrow (Friday) to help residents get back on their feet following recent historic floods. The MARC is a one-stop-shop for flood victims to access disaster related relief services and information. The MARC brings together representatives from local and state agencies and essential support organizations.
Press Release: A Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) will open in Calhoun County tomorrow (Friday) to help residents get back on their feet following recent historic floods. The MARC is a one-stop-shop for flood victims to access disaster related relief services and information. The MARC brings together representatives from local and state agencies and essential support organizations.
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 John Underwood, DO, FACEP, with a special pediatric Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to pediatric emergency medical care.
Press Release: Mattoon Charleston AreaNon-farm employment increased by +300 since last April. Employment gains were posted in Manufacturing (+300). In addition, employment increased by +100 in four sectors Government, Financial Activities, Leisure and Hospitality, and Professional & Business Services. Slight increases were reported in Construction, Natural Resources & Mining, Information, and Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities.
Press Release: Bloomington MSA: The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 4.0 percent in April 2019 from 3.5 per cent in April 2018. There were an estimated 3,900 unemployed people in the labor force in April 2019.
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: Mattoon Charleston AreaNon-farm employment increased by +300 since last April. Employment gains were posted in Manufacturing (+300). In addition, employment increased by +100 in four sectors Government, Financial Activities, Leisure and Hospitality, and Professional & Business Services. Slight increases were reported in Construction, Natural Resources & Mining, Information, and Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities.
Press Release: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island IL-IA MSA. Help Wanted. Area employers advertised for 6,300 positions in April and approximately 75 percent sought full-time employment, according to Help Wanted OnLine data compiled by the Conference Board.