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Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas in July

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD –The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in July in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, with five metro areas at record low payrolls, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security... Read More.

Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Metro Areas as Illinois Moves into Phase 4 of the Reopen Illinois Plan

Friday, June 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD –The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in May in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, with six metro areas at record low payrolls, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas, Jobs Up in Ten

Friday, January 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

All fourteen metropolitan areas of Illinois saw a lower unemployment rate from the month before. The Illinois Department of Employment Security says data indicates record lows for the month of December in three metro areas and 33 counties. The state’s unemployment rate for... Read More.

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Toyota Jobs Available

Thursday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Toyota Jobs Available Aerotek announces more than 500 job openings at the Princeton Toyota plant. The Spring Hiring Event will be held this Saturday, April 6th, at the Toyota Indiana Visitors Center. These job openings are due to the increased demand for the Highlander vehicle... Read More.

Righter’s jobs reform legislation focuses on recidivism, blighted areas

Tuesday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is co-sponsoring jobs reform legislation that focuses on helping reduce the tendency of convicted criminals to commit another crime, and ensuring neglected areas in communities receive honest advantages when it comes to tax increment finance (TIF) revenues. Senate Bill 2282... Read More.

WVC’s Career and Technical Education Programs Prepare Students for Jobs

Friday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares individuals for high-skilled, in-demand employment that furthers Illinois’ global competitiveness. Last year, roughly two-thirds (62.2%) of all Illinois community college graduates earned a CTE degree or certificate. CTE programs offer flexible scheduling, work-based learning, and stackable credentials that... Read More.

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Reis Focused on Improving Economy and Growing Jobs

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis says he was glad to hear an optimistic tone taken by Governor Bruce Rauner during the Governor’s fourth State of the State address during a joint meeting of the legislature on Wednesday. "The Governor took this opportunity to address all Illinoisans... Read More.

Illinois Jobs Dip in November

Friday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.9 percent in November and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -1,100 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by... Read More.

Shimkus Votes for Lower Taxes, More Jobs

Thursday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

Today Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) voted for the tax reform bill supported by President Donald Trump. “I’ve pushed for and promoted a simpler, fairer, flatter tax code since I was first elected, and that’s exactly what I was proud to vote for today,” Shimkus... Read More.

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One year in, Future Energy Jobs Act on pace to add jobs, draw investment

Wednesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Addressing gatherings at nuclear power plants in Cordova and Clinton, Gov. Bruce Rauner today celebrated the jobs saved and gains made one year in to the state’s tenure with the Future Energy Jobs Act. “Today we are here to celebrate the... Read More.

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Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas in July

Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Metro Areas as Illinois Moves into Phase 4 of the Reopen Illinois Plan

Unemployment Rate Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas, Jobs Up in Ten

Toyota Jobs Available

Righter’s jobs reform legislation focuses on recidivism, blighted areas

WVC’s Career and Technical Education Programs Prepare Students for Jobs

Reis Focused on Improving Economy and Growing Jobs

Illinois Jobs Dip in November

Shimkus Votes for Lower Taxes, More Jobs

One year in, Future Energy Jobs Act on pace to add jobs, draw investment

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