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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. ...
U.S. Rep Kelly, State Senator Faraci Meet with Locals to Talk about Rural Issues, Including Health Care
ABOVE: State Senator Paul Faraci and Congresswoman Robin Kelly during Thursday afternoon’s Illinois Soybean Association – sponsored rural health discussion at the Gilbert Street Cafe. An early afternoon roundtable took place Thursday (July 18th) at the Gilbert Street Cafe, hosted by the Illinois Soybean Association; designed to discuss...
Sen. Rose props up new bill to protect Central IL drinking water
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Mahomet Aquifer is an important source of drinking water for much of Central Illinois. State officials often referred to it while discussing a bill recently signed by Governor JB Pritzker, which allows the carbon storage of aquifers statewide. Now, State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is filing a new bill to protect […]
Johnathan Jordan Resigns As Head Coach Of EIU, Was Program’s 3rd Head Coach In 3 Years
Jordan was hired in July 2022 and spent two seasons as the head coach for the men's and women's swimming programs. Current photo via Eastern Illinois Athletics. Johnathan Jordan has resigned from his position as head coach of the Division I Eastern Illinois University (EIU) men’s and women’s swimming programs. Jordan was hired in July 2022 and was the team’s 3rd head coach in three years.
Two arrested in connection to Charleston drug-induced death
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people have been arrested in Charleston in connection to a man’s drug-induced death earlier this summer. Officials with the Charleston Police Department said on social media that on May 26, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man in the area of 13th Street and Olive Avenue. The man […]
Horizon Health Hosts 10th Annual ‘Back to School Bang’
(Paris, IL)—To help prepare children for the upcoming school year, Horizon Health will sponsor its 10th annual “Back to School Bang” on Friday, August 2. This highly interactive health and wellness event will take place from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at the Horizon Health main campus in Paris. An after-party will follow from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers coming to Vigo and Monroe counties
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and The Small Business Administration (SBA) are opening Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC) to help with the damage from the June 25 storms. Starting July 22 at noon businesses and residents can come to one of the DLOC to see if you qualify for a […]
Local business are experiencing hours-long disruptions due to the global outage
UNITED STATES (WTHI) - A major technology outage halted operations at companies around the world. The global outage also prevented shoppers from buying certain things. That's due to the lack of working payment systems. Like many businesses across the globe, area offices and companies felt the plug being pulled, too....
Vigo Co. Parks to add rentable cabins to Hawthorn and Prairie Creek Park
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – After the success of the rentable cabin at Fowler Park, the Vigo County Parks Department is expanding on this concept. It’s now adding a rentable pioneer wagon at Fowler Park, as well as rentable cabins at both Hawthorn and Prairie Creek Park. Vigo County Parks and Recreation Superintendent Adam Grossman […]
Vigo Co. Solid Waste Management suspends free furniture disposal
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The Vigo County Solid Waste Management facility will no longer accept furniture Monday through Wednesday. Its executive director Karrum Nasser said the facility found out that there were people charging residents to take their furniture to this site. He said that in those cases businesses have to take them to […]
Durbin sentenced for role in death of Dwayne French
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — One of four co-defendants in the case regarding the murder of Dwayne French learned his sentence Friday. Richard Durbin appeared in Vigo County Superior Court 3 Friday morning. Durbin had previously pleaded guilty to a level 3 felony charge of aiding in robbery. Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt explained at the time of Durbin’s guilty plea that the plea agreement was offered due to Durbin’s role in the incident.
Lake Land College Launches Hire A Laker Campaign
Lake Land College Career Services is launching the Hire a Laker campaign, an opportunity for local businesses to collaborate with the College and promote their companies to job-seeking students. Under the Hire a Laker campaign, the College is spotlighting local organizations with a history of hiring Lake Land alumni. Participating...
ANNUAL STRINGTOWN PICNINC THIS SUNDAY
(STRINGTOWN) The Annual Stringtown Picnic is this coming Sunday, running from 11:00 to 6:00, at the air-conditioned St. Joseph Parish Center. The all-you-can-eat smorgasbord meal with include beef, ham, homemade noodles, and much more with serving from 11:00 to 2:00 and carryouts available. Tickets are $13.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 5 to 10, and free for children ages 4 and under. Also a basket stand, bingo, various raffles, kids games, a beer garden, live music, inflatables, and other food like pork burgers, brats, ice cream, & more. All ages are welcome out to the Stringtown Picnic this coming Sunday, northeast of Olney.
Group of unsheltered people in Bloomington forced to leave encampment by city
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Ordered by the city, 19 unsheltered people had to pack up camp and leave Constitution Trail near South Gridley Street in Bloomington Wednesday. The camp had been there for a few months, and after residents raised safety concerns, city officials decided to have them removed from the area.
Sprint Car-Styled Huset's Speedway A Handful For Lucas Oil Late Model Stars
BRANDON, S.D. (July 18) — Thursday's box score shows that Bobby Pierce breezed to yet another national touring victory on opening night of the Silver Dollar Nationals at Huset’s Speedway. Commanding all 40 laps from the front row, the Oakwood, Ill., superstar reaped his fifth triumph in a...
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