Press Release: With Independence Day just around the corner, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state are joining together to prevent alcohol- and drug-related crashes and fatalities through a ramped-up enforcement period that runs through July 8.
Press Release: Mattoon Charleston Area Non-farm employment increased by +100 since last May. Employment gains were posted in Manufacturing (+200). In addition, employment increased by +100 in four sectors Financial Activities, Leisure and Hospitality, Government, and Professional & Business Services.
Press Release: Carbondale Marion Area The Carbondale Marion MSA experienced their lowest unemployment rate on record for the month of May at 3.6 percent, down from 4.4 percent in May 2018. Non-farm employment increased by +1,600 compared to last May.
Press Release: Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metro Division The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.5 percent in May 2019 from 3.3 percent in May 2018.
Press release: The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is investigating four cases of Legionnaires disease in individuals who were at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, two of whom were patients within the past two months. The investigation is currently limited to this hospital.
Press release: Its finally summer and carnival and fair season is nearing its peak. That means lots of fun for people and lots of work for the amusement ride safety inspectors of the Illinois Department of Labor.
Press Release: Effective July 1, 2019, electronic cigarette retailers will be required to register with the State of Illinois under a new law that Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign within the next few days.
Press Release: Metro East Highlights. Help Wanted. Area employers advertised for 8,700 openings in May and approximately 72 percent sought full-time employment, according to Help Wanted Online data compiled by the Conference Board.
Press Release: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island IL-IA MSA. Help Wanted. Area employers advertised for 5,000 positions in May and approximately 71 percent sought full-time employment, according to Help Wanted OnLine data compiled by the Conference Board.