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Ugaste blasts Illinois’ rising unemployment rate
(The Center Square) – With Illinois already home to the second-worst unemployment rate in the country, Republican state Rep. Dan Ugaste is warning the worse may still be yet to come. New U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows the state’s unemployment rate now stands at 5.2%, or nearly a full percentage point above the national average of 4.3%, as at least 341,630 residents were reported to be looking for work over that time. ...
Carmi Chamber Seeking Nominations for Business, Citizen, Young Professional Ahead of Annual Dinner
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is busy preparing for it’s 80th annual dinner and awards night. The business community will gather on Monday, October 7th at the Carmi VFW. In anticipation, Chamber Executive Director Megan Newman has released details and a nomination invitation for awards including Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Young Professional of the Year.
Steven Snyder Jr Dominates in SIR POWRi Non-Wing Outlaw KKM Challenge Night One Win
Marion, IL. (8/22/24) Steven Snyder Jr would set sail smoothly all night to win Preliminary Night One of the fourth yearly installment of the Keith Kunz Motorsports Challenge presented by Start2Finish TV to claim his fourth yearly victory with the POWRi Non-Wing Outlaw Micro League at the outstanding hosting Southern Illinois Raceway.
VIDEO: NFL Fans Went Crazy After Watching Undrafted Chiefs Rookie Carson Steele Stiff Arm Bears Defender 6-Feet Into The Ground During Vicious Touchdown Run
Rookie Carson Steele helped his case to make the Kansas City Chiefs’ 53-man roster with a remarkable run on Thursday night. The Chiefs played the Chicago Bears in a preseason fixture on the night and, though the game ended in a loss, Steele will look back on it with some fondness as he is responsible for one of its best highlights.
Analyst: Data refutes Pritzker's DNC claims about Illinois economy
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than in Illinois. Democrats currently hold the super-majority in the Illinois legislature. “If you look...
Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
Shiever & Willis Finish 1st at Harrisburg
The Carmi-White County boys and girls golf teams traveled to Harrisburg Thursday afternoon to face Harrisburg, NCOE, and Hamilton County. The Lady Bulldogs finished in 2nd Place by just one stroke, finishing with a team score of 193. Ava Shiever shot a match-best 38. Courtney Snow shot a 50. Maeve...
Personal PAC, Chicago Abortion Fund discuss increased focus on abortion at DNC
Abortion and reproductive healthcare took center stage at this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The issue was at the top of mind for Vice President Kamala Harris as well as Illinois lawmakers and stakeholders who spoke during the four-day event. “I never thought in my lifetime that I...
The Dishonor Roll: Statewide officials
As part of the series “Culture of Corruption,” the Tribune has compiled a list of roughly 200 convicted, indicted or generally notorious public officials from Illinois’ long and infamous political history. We’re calling it “The Dishonor Roll.” On this page you can read about those who served in statewide offices. This list isn’t meant to be exhaustive, and the Tribune will be updating it as ...
Can't Wait For Saturday | What's in a name? Plenty for Southern Cal quarterbacks
Aug. 23—*** Here is my advice to Southern California opponents this season: Pay special attention to the new guy playing quarterback. You might think the teams on the Trojans schedule got a break when Caleb Williams moved on to the NFL (quick prediction, he will have a monster season for the Bears). Not so fast. Miller Moss is the new guy lined up behind center, which the Trojans confirmed ...
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