Illinois metro areas see May jobless rates drop
Unemployment fell in all twelve Illinois metro areas in May with manufacturing regions rebounding fastest. Peoria Rockford Danville and Kankakee Bradley posted notable declines while Blooming ton Normal remained lowest. Chicago area eased from 10.4 to about 9.9 percent. Caterpillar strength aided Peoria jobs growth as Champaign Urbana shed posts due to state budget cuts.
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Blagojevich jury ends ninth day of deliberations
Chicago jurors in the Rod Blagojevich retrial await a verdict after a ninth day of deliberations. The panel took Friday off and will resume Monday amid signs they may be evenly split or seeking thorough review of the evidence. Blagojevich faced 20 counts regarding alleged efforts to trade Barack Obama’s Senate seat.
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Chicago to Host NATO and G-8 Summits Security Test
Chicago prepares for simultaneous NATO and G-8 summits with extensive security measures. Officials and experts anticipate heavy policing, surveillance, and protective barriers, aiming to deter attacks while managing protests.
Carbondale police seek two shooting suspects
Police in Carbondale search for two gunmen, with Brooks named as armed and dangerous. Victims were hospitalized at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. their release status is unknown. Call 618-457-3200 or CrimeStoppers at 618-549-2677 with tips. anonymous tips to 618-351-5074.
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SIUC College hosts camp attracts Stillwater student visitors
LaNesha Middleton a senior at Stillwater High School in Oklahoma considers moving to Carbondale after a campus program at SIUC. She notes the camp clarified the college’s offerings. Rone would recommend the program as a once in a lifetime chance to learn about the College of Business.
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Bohannon Pleads Guilty in Home Invasion Case
Teenager Bohannon pleads guilty and is sentenced to 35 years after an attack on Susan Zettler. Evan Owens says evidence would show Bohannon and Antonio Smith breached Zettler’s home and attacked her. Smith faces up to 30 years after a similar guilty plea in November. Susan Zettler’s son William expresses relief.
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