SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (September 24, 2021) — The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in August for the fifth straight month according to preliminary data were released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Jobs were up in all metro areas, with the exception of the Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

FINDLAY, OHIO (September 24, 2021) — Abigail Campbell, of Silvis, 61282, has enrolled at the University of Findlay for fall 2021. New students began their studies at UF on August 16.

Campbell is pursuing a degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 23, 2021) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small-business advocacy organization, announced today a multi-state paid-advertising campaign, including radio, print, and digital ads in targeted states and districts, including Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, encouraging Representative Cindy Axne (IA-03) to vote against devastating tax-hikes on small businesses.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 23, 2021) — Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope would like to extend an invitation to you for our 4th Annual Fundraiser and the launch of The Argrow’s Center for Healing and Hope, the Argrow’s first store-front, large communal space, and industrial kitchen space. We invite all media outlets to the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated and grand opening on Thursday, September 30, 9AM, at 2313 44th Street Moline, IL 61265.