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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. ...
Boil water order lifted for Greenwood-Creek Nation Water Company customers
MULKEYTOWN, Ill. (KBSI) – A boil water order is lifted for all Greenwood-Creek Nation Water Company customers South of Route 14. Greenwood-Creek Nation Water Company issued the boil water order on August 20 due to low water pressure. The boil water order was lifted as of August 22.
Jackson Park Jam To Spotlight Local Hoopers, Dedicate Courts To Kobe Bryant Saturday
WOODLAWN — Local basketball talent will star in a free South Side skills camp and tournament this weekend, and the courts which will host the event are set to be dedicated to late NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Park Jam is 2-10 p.m. Saturday at the Jackson Park basketball courts,...
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...
Salem Hosts Flora For Week 0 Scrimmage….Closed To The Public
The IHSA has added a pre-season week for teams to scrimmage against each other ahead of next week’s opening week of the prep football season. Salem will be scrimmaging against Flora. This is closed to the public. The Centralia Orphans will head to Robinson for their scrimmage.
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...
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 ...
Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Centralia High School starts school year with new additions
The Centralia High School Board confirmed the completion of its major summer projects at the monthly board meeting on Thursday and made several new hires to fill teaching, aide, and coaching positions. In projects, principal Reid Shipley acknowledged a successful dedication ceremony for the stained glass installed in Trout Arena...
No Pre-Sale Tickets For Shrine Game This Year…Gates Open Next Friday at 5:30 p.m.
Centralia has announced that the gates will open for next week’s Shrine Game on Friday night beginning at 5:30. There will be several entrances open so pre-selling of tickets will not be necessary. Kickoff is at 7:30 for the annual event and you can listen on 100.1 FM and streaming at WJBDradio.com.
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