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Illinois quick hits: State unemployment rate hits 5%; Decatur Public Schools adopt new phone policy for students
Illinois unemployment rate hits 5% The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that unemployment increased to 5 percent. The May revised unemployment rate was 4.9 percent. The national unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in June, up slightly from the previous month. The number of unemployed workers in the state was 327,900, up over 3 percent from the prior month, and up nearly 19 percent over the same month one year ago. ...
Illinois deputy allegedly shot woman in face after ordering her to move pot of water
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her, authorities said Thursday.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Another black bear sighting in southern Illinois
Another black bear sighting was reported in southern Illinois on Thursday. The bear was spotted in eastern Williamson County, a few miles north of Highway 13 midway between Marion and Harrisburg. According to a Facebook post, deputies responded to a sighting early Thursday morning by multiple witnesses. The sighting comes...
Local students develop leadership skills in Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Summer Startup Program
After three weeks of students developing "business solutions for serious, real-world problems," the 2024 Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Summer Startup Program has concluded and the winners have been announced. This year, 158 students completed the program, and 3 students from the Local 6 region have placed in the Demo Day...
Flags placed in Metropolis for service of repatriated World War II soldier
METROPOLIS, Ill. — Volunteers of all ages set up 400 American flags Wednesday in Metropolis to honor the U.S. Army Air Corps soldier whose remains were finally repatriated last week after he disappeared during World War II. Volunteers from The Flagman's Mission, an organization that aims to honor the...
Fairfield Woman Charged After 1 Year Old Boy Dies, 2 Year Old Hurt
From the Illinois State Police Troop 8 Facebook page:. Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8, alongside the Fairfield Police Department, announce the arrest of 36-year-old Adreian D.A. Hooper of Fairfield, IL for Involuntary Manslaughter (Class 2 Felony), Endangering the Life of a Child – Death (Class 3 Felony), Reckless Conduct (Class 4 Felony), and Endangering the Life of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor).
Southern Illinois Made Expo This Weekend in Marion
MARION – The Southern Illinois Made Expo happens this weekend at The Pavilion in Marion. The annual event, organized by State Sen. Dale Fowler and Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce, showcases innovative products, unique creations and tasty treats made by Southern Illinois artists, designers and manufacturers and the beauty of destinations in our area.
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
Kansas, Missouri religious leaders rally in Olathe to share concern that white Christian nationalism was a growing threat to democracy in the United States. The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
New Data Shows 87,000 Illinois Residents Flee the State
New data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that in 2022 alone, more than 87,000 Illinoisans – faced with some of the highest taxes in the nation – relocated to other states. This exodus saw nearly $10 billion in income leaving Illinois, significantly impacting the state’s economic landscape....
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
MSNBC Host Calls JD Vance Wanting to Be Buried in Family Plot an ‘Easter Egg of White Nationalism’
MSNBC's Alex Wagner accused Republican JD Vance of dropping an "easter egg of white nationalism" by mentioning that he hoped to be buried in his family's plot. The post MSNBC Host Calls JD Vance Wanting to Be Buried in Family Plot an ‘Easter Egg of White Nationalism’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Metropolis launches a personal digital space for Cointelegraph: A new digital Frontier
In a rapidly digitizing global market, Digital Native Brands (DNBs) face the challenge of standing out against brands with a physical presence. Cointelegraph, a leader in web3 news and a key player in accelerating crypto and web3 adoption, is tackling this by launching their newest destination inside Metropolis. Cointelegraph's property...
Pilot In Fatal Crop Duster Accident Identified
Graves County, Ky.–Graves County Coroner Brad Jones has released more information identifying the sole pilot and occupant of the plane that crashed on Grover Hall Road. The crop duster type plane was spraying a nearby field when the crash occurred. The pilot was Juan Sebastion De Gregorio, age 41...
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