Illinois reports job gains, lower unemployment
Illinois reports job gains, lower unemployment
Unemployment rates in all 14 metropolitan areas in Illinois dropped over the past 12 months as the state’s economy added more than 61,000 jobs, according to preliminary numbers released Thursday by state and federal labor agencies. “Illinois has a bright future for residents and businesses, and we’re building an economy that works for everyone throughout the state,” Deputy Gov. Dan Hynes said in a statement responding to the data.
FBI agents search state senator’s office
FBI agents were seen Tuesday searching the Capitol office of state Sen. Martin Sandoval, D-Chicago, and later carrying boxes and a brown bag marked “evidence” into two SUVs. John Althen, a spokesman in the FBI’s Chicago field office, confirmed that agents were present in the building but provided no additional details. “They are engaged in an authorized law enforcement...