Unemployment Rate Decreases in Most Metro Areas

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaFeb. 2017Feb. 2016Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington4.8%5.8%-1.0Carbondale-Marion5.6%6.5%-0.9Champaign-Urbana5.0%5.7%-0.7Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights5.1%6.5%-1.4Danville7.2%7.8%-0.6Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL5.3%6.3%-1.0Decatur6.3%7.4%-1.1Elgin6.0%6.6%-0.6Kankakee6.6%7.6%-1.0Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI5.6%6.1%-0.5Peoria6.7%7.4%-0.7Rockford9.0%7.5%1.5Springfield5.0%5.7%-0.7St. Louis (IL-Section)5.2%6.6%-1.4Illinois Statewide5.5%6.6%-1.1* Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–All but one of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced decreases in their over-the-year unemployment rate. Six of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, eight reported... Read More.

Carmi City Council agenda for Monday, April 3

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street April 3, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve March 21, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:a)... Read More.

Rotary learns about upcoming mission trip to Haiti

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

Allison Cozart was the guest speaker at Thursday’s Rotary meeting. Allison is going on her fifth mission trip in June. She has been on three mission trips in the United States and one to Mexico. This trip will be to Haiti. A few... Read More.

Eden’s Harvest focus of Thursday’s Kiwanis meeting

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis met on March 30. President Jeremy Jordan called the meeting to order. JC Tinsley introduced his guest Terri Armstrong, and Kim Gwaltney introduced her guest Russ Kaser. Doug Hayes introduced five Key Club members who were present. Dave Johnson won the... Read More.

Two arrested on multiple charges by Carmi Police following traffic stop

Friday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi residents are facing a list of charges following an early morning traffic stop Friday by Carmi Police.At 1:24 am, Carmi officers stopped a car for an equipment violation on Main Street at Fairview Drive. The arresting officer knew that the driver, 30... Read More.

West Salem man convicted in Edwards County Court

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

A former West Salem man currently serving a 20 year prison sentence in Indiana for dealing methamphetamine was sentenced to an additional eight year sentence for manufacturing meth in Edwards County on Wednesday.38 year old Roy L Meserole was sentenced on charges dating... Read More.

Governor Calls for Growing Illinois Together

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner today discussed growing Illinois by supporting agribusiness, growing the economy, and creating more good-paying jobs at the Agriculture Legislative Day Breakfast. "Agriculture is the backbone of our economy," said Governor Rauner. "Every person in Illinois benefits from our farms, and it’s important... Read More.

West Salem man sentenced in Edwards County Court Wednesday

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

RLC honors four during Advisory Council meetings

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Four local professionals were honored for their dedication and service to Rend Lake College during last week’s Advisory Council meetings held on campus. Betty Musgrave was honored with the Presidential Advisory Award, and Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Katie Karcher, Kelli Stover, and... Read More.

Illinois pension, other retirement-related debt climbs to $267 billion

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’ massive unfunded pension liability is well-publicized, but new data show that taxpayers are actually on the hook for billions more in other retirement-related debt as well. Illinois’ total state and local retirement-related debt is $267 billion, according to a new analysis by the... Read More.