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Illinois Labor Force Drops for Third Straight Month

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in July decreased 0.4 percentage points to 5.8 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by +11,600 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.... Read More.

FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair always strives to make the fair an enjoyable time for all ages. For our youngest fairgoers, this weekend is the best time to get out and enjoy the fair. Friday is Future of Kids Day, Saturday is... Read More.

Illinois Sheriff’s Association warning of a new phone scam

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is advising all Illinois county residents that there is currently underway a phone campaign fraudulently using the name of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association in their solicitation. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association never solicits by phone but does conduct a direct mail... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 Announces July Activity and Enforcement

Friday, August 12 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of July. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,411 incidents during the... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REMINDS MOTORISTS SCHOOL IS STARTING

Friday, August 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Cory Ristvedt, would like to remind motorists that area schools will soon open their doors and begin the new school year. The start of the school year means an increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic... Read More.

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Raises $18,000 during Dancing With Our Stars fundraiser

Thursday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois raised more than $18,000 during its 8th Annual Dancing With Our Stars (DWOS) fundraiser at Krieger’s Convention Center at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon on Saturday, Aug. 06. Dance team The Hocketts, sponsored by Higgins Custom & Collision,... Read More.

Official Unveiling of 2016 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow

Thursday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

The ever-popular butter cow will be unveiled Thursday, August 11 at 3:00 p.m. in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.Illinois Agriculture Director Raymond Poe, State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon, Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Abby Foster and Dairy Building superintendent Marla Behrends... Read More.

Refunds available for Gregg Allman concert at Illinois State Fair; Three Doors Down to perform instead

Wednesday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Gregg Allman, who was slated to perform on Sunday, August 21, as a co-headlining act with ZZ Top, has cancelled his upcoming appearance at the Illinois State Fair citing serious health issues that require doctor’s care. To enhance this final night concert, fair officials have... Read More.

IDoA hosts Senior Day during the Illinois State Fair

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, August 15th, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host a variety of activities for seniors, their families and friends during Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair. Events hosted by IDoA will be held in the air-conditioned Illinois Building located near... Read More.

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency adds memorial to Purple Heart recipients

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

A new memorial to recipients of the Purple Heart medal opened Sunday in the collection of military monuments operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. The official dedication took place on national Purple Heart Day in Springfield’s Oak Ridge Cemetery.The memorial honors all Illinois recipients of... Read More.