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Unemployment Rate Falls in Thirteen Metros

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates   Metropolitan Area Feb. 2018 Feb. 2017 Over-the-Year Change Bloomington 3.6% 4.9% -1.3 Carbondale-Marion 4.3% 5.4% -1.1 Champaign-Urbana 3.7% 4.9% -1.2 Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights 5.3% 5.3%  0.0 Danville 5.6% 7.2% -1.6 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 4.4% 5.5% -1.1 Decatur 4.9% 6.3% -1.4 Elgin 4.6% 6.0% -1.4 Kankakee 5.1% 6.6% -1.5 Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI 4.3% 5.5% -1.2 Peoria 5.0% 6.8% -1.8 Rockford 4.9% 9.2% -4.3 Springfield 4.0% 5.0% -1.0 St. Louis (IL-Section) 4.1% 5.2% -1.1 Illinois Statewide 5.0% 5.6% -0.6 * Data subject to revision.   CHICAGO–Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in February in 13 of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and was unchanged in one, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau... Read More.

Arrest made in Saline County burglaries

A Saline County resident is in custody following an investigation into two recent burglaries, that occurred at two county locations in the past week. The first burglary occurred on March 19th at a residence, located at 875 College Road Eldorado. Several firearms were taken from the residence.... Read More.

MCPD arrest reports 3/25 – 3/28

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department.  All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court law. 03/28/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 31 year old Clyde W. Wilkinson of Allendale after he was stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police Department.  Wilkinson... Read More.
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Mt. Vernon Festival Fun Night May 12th

Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc. is hosting a Festival Fun Night at the American Legion on Saturday, May 12th from 6:00- 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and can be purchased from the Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitors Bureau,... Read More.
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Carmi man arrested on IDOC warrant Tuesday

Carmi Police arrested 28 year old Ricky Rush Tuesday night at his residence on Shipley Street on an Illinois Department of Corrections warrant. Rush was taken into custody at 10:15 pm and transported to the White County Jail.  He was being held with bond.

Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrest report 3/23 – 3/27

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following: On March 23rd: Kevin L Stucker, 39, of Galatia, for Violation of Probation and Failure To Appear for Violation of Probation for Methamphetamine Possession, Failure To Appear For Methamphetamine Possession. Failure To Appear For Theft Under $500 and a... Read More.
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Four sentenced in Gallatin County

On Monday, March 26, 2018 in Gallatin County Circuit Court four individuals were sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections. Misty Hazel of Shawneetown, IL pleaded guilty to Unlawful Use of Property, in that she used a vehicle to transport and possess 31.1 grams... Read More.