SPRINGFIELD – Over the year, total nonfarm jobs increased in eleven metropolitan areas, decreased in two and was unchanged in one for the year ending August 2023, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). The unemployment rate increased in thirteen metropolitan areas and decreased in one. “Steady, consistent job growth statewide continues to boost a strengthening Illinois economy,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar.“A growing labor market and newly created jobs are giving workers and jobseekers the opportunity to reenter the workforce and pivot career choices that better suit the talent and diversity of the state workforce.” The metro areas which had the largest over-the-year percentage increases in total nonfarm jobs were the Elgin Metro (+2.5 %, +6,400), the Danville MSA (+2.2%, +600), and the Springfield MSA (+2.0%, +2,200). Total nonfarm jobs in the Chicago
A collaboration between St. Louis microcreamery Clementine's Naughty & Nice Ice Cream and feminist retail brand Golden Gems has been abruptly called off. The two brands had previously announced a collaboration called "Ice Cream Slut" inspired by Golden Gems' cheeky branding. It would have included ice cream flavors such as Gooey Baddie Cake and Hot Midwest Honey, in addition to a line of apparel and accessories.
Do you remember the 21st day of September? In 2019, during one of the St. Louis Cardinals' recent runs at postseason, they pulled off a thrilling comeback against the rival Chicago Cubs.
ST. LOUIS – On Monday, Sept. 25, United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Charmaine Chapman Society will kick off the Divine 9 fundraising challenge. The Charmaine Chapman Society has 600 members and is one of the largest Black philanthropic groups in the nation. The Divine 9 challenge is designed to increase financial support for United Way’s annual campaign and celebrate Black Sororities' and Fraternities' continued commitment to service that ensures the St. Louis region is a better place to live, work and thrive. Last year’s challenge raised a total of $354,000 and the winners were: Sorority = Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - $107,857 Fraternity = Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - $53,273 This year’s Divine 9 co-chairs will be Francella Jackson and Cedric Mitchell. The fundraising challenge will run through November 20. This challenge will serve as an avenue to bring together members of the nine historically Black Sororities and Fraternities in
Guns 'N Roses is walking away from St. Louis. The rock band postponed its September 9 show, set for Busch Stadium, just one day prior. A short list of rescheduled dates did not include a stop here.
The Hazelwood Fire Department successfully rescued a small puppy trapped in a drainpipe. The fire department collaborated with animal control to safely extract the puppy and reunite her with her owners.
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The pursuit of a diverse, equitable and inclusive community already occurs across an uneasy, obstacle-laden path. Success requires buy-in from the individuals who can smooth that path. That means the people at the top of the corporate hierarchy.
Alex Tabarrok says today that pharmaceutical companies are undervalued because "pharmaceutical innovations earn only a fraction of the value that they create." For this reason, he opposes the Medicare price controls in the Inflation Reduction Act. Trying to quantify innovation is hard. Instead, let's just look at profitability: Pharma is the most profitable major industry ...continue reading "Pharmaceuticals are very, very profitable"
When it comes to the subject of artificial intelligence, Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic's feels that if it's good enough for The Beatles, it's good enough for him. In an interview…
The goals include minimizing the gap between white and Black household income and home ownership rates, and also target the metropolitan area's population and GDP growth.
Ringo Starr took a little tumble onstage during a concert in New Mexico on Wednesday. Video posted by TMZ shows The Beatles legend walking up some stairs to return to the stage; as he heads…
Hurricane Hilary was something of a bust, producing far less rain and wind than predicted. But it turns out that our true reckoning with Hilary was delayed a bit: a huge spike in the mosquito population thanks to pools of water left behind by the storm. And it's one specific mosquito doing most of the ...continue reading "TIL why I’m getting so many mosquito bites"
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