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Unemployment claims in Illinois increased last week
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoInitial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said ...
US labor market still tight; productivity falters in first quarter
Reuters· 2 days agoThe number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits held steady at a low level last...
Forget California: There might be a new contender for the most dysfunctional state
BizPac Review· 1 day agoWhile much has been made about the economic woes and population declines of states like California and New York, recent economic data indicates that Illinois is struggling ...
Porter County seeks to fill vacant tourism board seat after president's resignation
The Times of Northwest Indiana· 2 days agoCounty Commissioner Jim Biggs told The Times that he wants to revisit the requirements for tourism...
The U.S. Desperately Needs Skilled Workers
Bob Vila via Yahoo News· 3 days agoLearn More › What You Need to Know There is a growing shortage of skilled laborers in the U.S. construction industry. Many high-school students are...
When will the Fed begin to cut interest rates? It’s a mystery – KION546
KION 46 Salinas· 4 days agoA version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Nowadays, it’s...
Life after Quaker Oats begins for laid-off employees
The News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, Ill. via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoMay 2—DANVILLE — Twenty-four-year Quaker Oats employee Troy Hollingsworth of Chrisman doesn't know what he's going to do next after losing his job. He's 56 years old and hopes to continue working ...
Judge Sides With Cook County in Courthouse Deputy's Disability Dispute | Law.com
Law.com· 2 days agoA federal judge in Illinois sided with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office last week in a disabilities...
I was on hold for hours trying to get $5k lotto win after state tried to keep it
The US Sun· 5 days agoA LOTTERY winner fumed she was kept on hold for hours as she tried to claim her prize. Brittany...
U.S. Steel profit falls 10% year-over-year
The Times of Northwest Indiana· 2 days agoU.S. Steel made $171 million in the first quarter or $0.68 per share.