Illinois economy shows first growth since 2008
Illinois economy edges back toward growth in March with Flash Index hitting 100, the highest since September 2008. Unemployment remains at 9 percent in February while national rate eased to 8.2 percent in March. Illinois Supreme Court allows challenges to Cook County assault weapons ban, a step for gun-rights groups. Biofuel firms push for E15 approval as ethanol makers press stations to stock higher blends.
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Government meeting schedule across Alexander and nearby counties
A bulk list of local government meetings shows 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. sessions at city halls, villages, and district offices in Cairo Benton City Council Bush Village Campbell Hill Carrier Mills Stonefort library Christopher Corinth Water District Creal Springs Crab Orchard Dowell Du Quoin Grand Tower Herrin Hurst Jackson County committees Murphysboro Johnson County Vienna Johnston City Jonesboro Marion Mount Vernon Pinckneyville Pittsburg Elkville Saline Harrisburg Lesser Sparta Vergennes Vienna and West Frankfort libraries.
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Sycamore St
Cairo
Benton
Bush Village Board
Campbell Hill
Carrier Mills-Stonefort
Carrier Mills
Christopher
Corinth Water District Board
Thompsonville
Creal Springs
Crab Orchard
Dowell
du Quoin
Grand Tower
Herrin
Hurst City Council
Jackson County Fini
Murphysbe
Jackson County Insurance Committee
Murphysboro
Jackson County Lab Committee
Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation Distric Board
USDA
Johnson County Board
Vienna
Johnson County Hall Authority Board
Johnston City Librar Board
Jonesboro
Marion Carnegie Libs Board
Marion City Council
Marion Cultural and Center Board
Metropolis City Coun
Mount Vernon
Walnut St
North City
Pinckneyville
Pittsburg
Rick Warren Library Board
Elkville
Saline County Claims Committee
Harrisburg
Saline County Board
Lesser Library Board
Stonefort
Sparta City Council
Vergennes
Vienna Grade School Board
West Frankfort
Book sale by Friends of Carbondale Public Library in Brush Building
Friends of Carbondale Public Library host a used book sale Friday through Sunday at 405 W. Main St Brush Building rain or shine. Proceeds support library projects including scholarships, roof repairs, heating unit, summer reading, and E-books. Hours: Friday 4 6 30 p.m. members only. Saturday 8 a.m. 3 p.m.. Sunday 1 4 p.m. half price on all items.
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State agencies launch statewide fair housing drive
Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance kicked off a state campaign to promote fair housing, with events including a legislative breakfast and a fair housing expo at the Capitol on April 19. The effort ties housing to economic opportunity during Fair Housing Month, marking 44 years since the 1968 act and 33 years of the Illinois Human Rights Act.
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