Illinois
With Edgar’s death, nation lost true statesman, caring leader
There are traits that we hope our elected officials have or at least aspire to: Integrity. Transparency. Fiscal responsibility. Ethical behavior. And, the ability to take into consideration different points of view. But in today’s hyper-partisan world where ethics and…
Mercer County launches tool to lure investors, grow economy
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Mercer County Better Together (MCBT) began offering free access to a…
Mel Foster Co. opens satellite office in Aledo
ALEDO, Illinois — Mel Foster Co. is opening a satellite office here at 110 N.…
Mercer County art projects can vie for up to $100K in grants
Up to $100,000 in grants will be available to fund creative arts organizations in Mercer…
Illinois unemployment stable in February as payrolls increase
Unemployment held stable across the State of Illinois in February as nonfarm payrolls added another…
Red Ruff Inn: Dogs will soon have a new home
ORION, Illinois – The barking for joy is about to begin as area dogs soon…
QC leaders laud Pritzker’s $40M megasite development grants
Quad Cities leaders are embracing the potential of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new $40 million…
Editorial: Bordering states’ laws challenge QC region
The difference between the regulatory and business climates in Iowa and Illinois couldn’t be more…
Illinois unemployment rate was steady; but higher than national average
Illinois’ jobless rate remained unchanged at 4.7% in December and payroll was nearly unchanged from…
Illinois minimum wage hits $13 an hour; Iowa steady at $7.25
The Illinois minimum wage for all but tipped workers rose from $12 to $13 per…
$3M in grants to help communities promote Illinois tourism
Tourism promoters throughout Illinois are urged to apply for grants of up to $100,000 from…
Illinois’ September jobless rate steady, payroll grows
Illinois’ unemployment rate remained at 4.5% for the month of September while payroll increased by…
Pritzker Administration invests $6M in meat and poultry supply chain
A new Illinois grant program, announced Friday, Sept. 30, will help support independently-owned meat and…
Illinois unemployment up slightly in August
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced the statewide unemployment rate rose 0.1 percentage…
Illinois unemployment rate slips amid July job growth
Illinois’ statewide unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 4.4%, while nonfarm payrolls increased by…
Illinois ongoing unemployment claims hit historic low
The number of Illinoisans receiving ongoing unemployment benefit claims has hit an historic low since…