Illinois
QC unemployment rate hits 4.5% in May
The Illinois section of the Quad Cities metropolitan statistical area (MSA) saw a slight increase in unemployment in May as the region also saw one of the state’s largest over-the-year percentage decreases in total nonfarm jobs. According to the statewide…
New eateries have Cambridge bursting with ‘culinary energy’
CAMBRIDGE, Illinois – Village residents are celebrating “a culinary explosion” thanks to the addition this…
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:…
Mercer County celebrates completed Goldenrod Solar Project
A new community solar project in Mercer County, Illinois, got a sunny welcome as project…
Illinois Casualty celebrates 75 years in business
There’s a large wall decoration in the hallway at the Illinois Casualty Company headquarters in…
QC jobless rate up, job numbers down in September
The unemployment rate is up and more than 2,000 jobs have been cut in the…
$1 million wellness center opens for business in Colona
COLONA, Illinois – The new $1 million, two-story, 6,000-square-foot Midwest Massage Therapy & Wellness Center…
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…
