The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported an increase in nonfarm payrolls by 7,100 jobs for September, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 5.3 percent. This data is based on preliminary figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and was released by IDES.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported the discovery of a tick in Lake County that tested positive for Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis (EME), marking the first such case in the state. EME is a bacterium transmitted through blacklegged tick bites, potentially causing human ehrlichiosis—a serious disease that requires prompt treatment to avoid complications. The IDPH's Vector Control Program has alerted healthcare providers in Northern Illinois to remain vigilant for signs of ehrlichiosis.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced the discovery of the first tick in Illinois testing positive for Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis (EME), a bacteria that can lead to human ehrlichiosis.
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported an increase in nonfarm payrolls by 7,100 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate remained stable at 5.3 percent. This data was based on preliminary information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and released by IDES. A revision to August's figures showed an increase from 800 to 6,700 jobs, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 5.3 percent.
The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health (IDHS/DMH) is currently looking to hire a Human Services Sign Language Interpreter. The position is based at the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves interpreting for civil and forensic psychiatric inpatient consumers who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Deaf-Blind.
Falling temperatures bring the usual signs of autumn, but they also herald the arrival of stink bugs. These pests, officially known as brown marmorated stink bugs, are native to China and have been in the United States since the late 1990s. They pose a threat to various plants, from residential landscaping to agricultural crops like soybeans, apples, and pears.
The VA issued 186 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
As of September 2024, Illinois experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.
In an October 15 post on X, Jeanne Ives challenged ABC News host Martha Raddatz by quoting an article that said, "Yes, gangs did take control of our apartment complexes in Aurora, Colorado, and the government did nothing."
The state has released the adult-use cannabis sales figures for September 2024. The report shows that a total of 3,999,904 items were sold during the month. In-state residents accounted for $106,079,925.08 in sales, while out-of-state residents contributed $30,428,941.70. This brings the total sales for September to $136,508,866.78.
Governor JB Pritzker, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), has announced a temporary suspension of certain tax requirements for vehicles involved in disaster relief. The decision affects the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) registration and motor fuel use tax (MFUT) single trip permitting. This measure is aimed at supporting interstate disaster relief efforts following Hurricanes Milton and Helene.