Unemployment Rate Falls to Historic Low in August
CHICAGO–The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.0 percent in August, down 0.2 percentage point from the prior month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The August unemployment rate was the lowest monthly unemployment rate for the state on record. Nonfarm payrolls were stable compared to the prior month, down -1,400 jobs. The July monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report (from -400 to +1,300 jobs).
Economic Development Director Frank Koehler Retires
Kankakee, IL – Economic Development Director Frank Koehler wrapped up his last day with the City of Kankakee today. Koehler is retiring after more than 45 years in local government, serving communities in Kankakee, McLean, Cook, Kane, Lake and Will Counties.
Illinois Fall Trout Season Opens October 19
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The 2019 Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season opens Saturday, Oct. 19 at 57 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state.
National Farm Safety& Health Week to Focus on Grain Bin Safety
The agricultural industry is one of the most dangerous with a work-related death rate of 23 deaths per 100,000 workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's more dangerous than many other industries considered high-risk, such as mining or transportation.
Goal Line: Kankakee Area HS Varsity Football Score Recap (Sept 13th)
Goal Line: Kankakee Area HS Varsity Football Score Recap (Sept 13th)
Papi’s Pizza at Northfield Square to remain open
In a sudden change of events, Papi’s Pizza Café has elected to keep the Northfield Square Mall location, open. In a statement released Friday...
