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Illinois Department of Labor issues annual Labor Day report
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Labor has released a report highlighting the agency’s achievements in the past year. The annual report highlights department statistics, including how much they recovered in wages, how staff members advocated for workers who unfairly lost their jobs and the number of inspections of amusement park rides. The […]
Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
Union membership in Illinois fell to lowest point in 10 years in 2023: Report
The rate of union participation in Illinois fell to its lowest point in a decade in 2023, according to a new report from the nonprofit Illinois Economic Policy Institute (IEPI) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Regional Office Ef Education #11 Emphasizes Importance Of School Attendance In September
The Regional Office of Education #11 (ROE #11), serving seven counties across East Central Illinois, is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes by promoting consistent school attendance. As September marks Attendance Awareness Month, ROE #11 is emphasizing the important role of daily school participation. Research highlights that students who attend school...
Costco among businesses closed for Labor Day holiday. Full list of closures
As Labor Day arrives, marking a time to celebrate and give thanks for the nation's workers, it will also mean a number of closures across Illinois and the country, but what exactly will be open and closed for the holiday?. This year, the federal holiday falls on Monday, Sept. 2.
UPDATE: Indiana Sheriff’s Deputy Shot in Illinois During Investigation, Illinois State Police Investigating
SHELDON, Ill. — A sheriff’s deputy from Newton County, Indiana was shot in Illinois Sunday night, say police. Deputies from Newton County were assisting deputies with the Iroquois County, Illinois Sheriff’s Office with an investigation during the evening hours Sunday. At some point during that investigation, Corporal Brandon Schreiber, a 5-year-veteran of the department, was […] The post UPDATE: Indiana Sheriff’s Deputy Shot in Illinois During Investigation, Illinois State Police Investigating appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
ComEd energy costs to increase ‘significantly’ next year, according to watchdog group
ILLINOIS (WTVO) — ComEd customers are expected to see a price increase in electricity rates next summer, according to the Citizens Utility Board (CUB). The watchdog group said a record price spike at an electricity capacity auction will likely increase the supply price for ComEd customers starting in June 2025. ComEd raised its metering, administrative […]
F1 Arcade Opening 30 More US Places and Illinois Could Be Next
Formula 1 racing continues to expand its global reach and appears to be targeting one of the only countries that hasn't really embraced it yet and that's America. The F1 Arcade is a combination champagne bar, restaurant and simulator center and there's already one United States location and a report says 30 more are to come and there's good reason to believe Illinois could be next.
Celebrate Illinois' state fossil at the Tully Monster Festival on Oct. 26
Sep. 2—Join the Morris Retail Association and the Grundy County Historical Society and Museum in celebrating Illinois' state fossil at the Tully Monster Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26. Learn about the Tully Monster, see its fossils, participate in a scavenger hunt and play games in celebration of this famous fossil found only in Mazon Creek. ___ (c)2024 the Morris Daily Herald (Morris, Ill.) ...
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