SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in November, unchanged from September, and down -0.5 percentage point from the same month, one year ago, based on data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The revised September unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.4 percent. There are no October unemployment rates for Illinois or the nation as labor force data for the month of October could
Over the past week, Reuters, Newsweek, the Daily Beast, CNBC, and a parade of other outlets published headlines claiming that Grok—Elon Musk’s LLM chatbot (the one that once referred to itself as “MechaHitler”)—had “apologized” for generating non-consensual intimate images of minors and was “fixing” its failed guardrails. Grok did no such thing. Grok cannot apologize. […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement marking the fifth anniversary of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021: “Five years ago on this day, armed insurrectionists overran the Capitol in a violent attempt to overturn a free and fair election. They did so at the direction of a bitter and defeated President intent on clinging to power by any means possible.
Major League Baseball could take over production and distribution of St. Louis Cardinals broadcasts as soon as next season, as the team's current local television provider faces an uncertain future.
MagStack is the perfect on-the-go wireless charging station that also transforms into a floating stand for smartphone FaceTime or video playback while charging. This 3-in-1 foldable design featuring 3 wireless charging spots, enables charging for up to 3 devices simultaneously, including iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods Pro, AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, other Qi-compatible Android phones, […]
GRANITE CITY – Granite City High School Principal Tim McChristian announced that 611 students earned Honor Roll accolades for the first semester of the 2025-26 school year. Students who obtained a grade point average of 5.0 or higher during the first semester earned high honors, while students with a 4.2-4.999 GPA with no D earned was named to the honor roll. All GPAs are based on the current semester GPA (not cumulative). To view the complete list of honorees, click below: HIG
Eagles and Dead & Company are among the nominees for the 2026 Pollstar Awards.Both bands are in the running for residency of the year, with each recognized for stints at Sphere Las Vegas. Eagles…
EDWARDSVILLE — Glen-Ed Pantry is proud to announce a $25,000 gift from Carrollton Bank in support of its ongoing capital campaign to construct a new, purpose-built facility that will better serve families facing food insecurity in the Edwardsville School District 7 area. The donation advances the pantry’s efforts to raise funds for a permanent home that will expand service capacity, accessibility, and community resources. Glen-Ed Pantry has been a cornerstone of community support
CHICAGO — An Illinois Lottery player is starting the new year on a high note after claiming a $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto ® jackpot won in the Christmas Day drawing. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous under the name ‘Work Mom,’ purchased her winning ticket online and personally selected each of the numbers. “Everyone at my job calls me ‘Work Mom’ since I’m the oldest,” the winner shared. Work Mom said she was relaxing and watching
Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
The deal will provide manufacturing jobs and help ensure “quality, cost efficiency, speed of innovation and supply security for our brands,” A-B InBev said in a press release.
The questions argued Wednesday at the Missouri Supreme Court involved abstract points of law, but the answers the judges deliver will decide who controls the ballot language voters see and how challenges to state law proceed. Last year, lawmakers revised the process for challenging ballot language and, in the same legislation, gave the attorney general […]
"My Art, My Soul" an art exhibit featuring artworks which express the heart and soul of local artists. The exhibit is free and open to the public and and runs […]
Health officials in Missouri and Illinois are still recommending flu shots for children six months and older despite federal officials scrapping that guidance earlier this week.
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