The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the state's unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage point to 4.9 percent in May, while nonfarm payrolls rose by 12,700. This data is based on preliminary information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The revised unemployment rate for April remained at 4.8 percent, unchanged from the preliminary figure. The monthly change in payrolls for April was also revised from an initial report of a 7,300 job increase to a more modest gain of 1,900 jobs.
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported a slight increase in the state's unemployment rate for May, which rose by 0.1 percentage point to 4.9 percent. This change comes alongside an increase of 12,700 nonfarm payroll jobs during the same period, based on preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Illinois is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Prairie State Wire found.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has agreed to provide nearly $2.6 million to the City of East St. Louis to buy out 39 properties that have experienced repeated flooding and flood damage.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued a reminder to the public as mosquito season begins, highlighting the risk of West Nile virus (WNV). The virus has been detected in 13 counties across Illinois. This warning coincides with National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, running from June 16-22.
CHICAGO – With dangerously high levels of heat forecast across Illinois in the coming days, including heat index forecasts approaching 100 degrees, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning residents to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
George Herbert Walker Bush’s 100th birthday was Wednesday and Donald J. Trump’s 78th is today, a coincidence that invites a comparison between the two men.
The earnings on investments for Illinois public pensions went up from $2.3 million in 2021 to $2.6 million in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), in collaboration with the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln, has unveiled a new master plan for the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The plan aims to maintain the core functions of the Fairgrounds while increasing year-round events, attendance, and revenue.
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America has voiced strong opposition to an abortion pill delivery application launched by Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region.
Comptroller Susana Mendoza recently attended a rally in Moline, advocating for enhanced protections for U.S. Postal Service workers. During the event, she highlighted the challenges faced by letter carriers who continued their duties throughout the pandemic.