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Congresswoman Robin Kelly, small business owners discuss COVID-19 impacts via conference call

information provided by the Office of Robin Kelly MATTESON, Ill. (March 23, 2020) - Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a conference call with local small business...

Walgreens announces thousands of employment opportunities

Social distancing also in place at stores nationwide information provided by Walgreens DEERFIELD, Ill. (March 22, 2020) - With growing needs and support for Walgreens stores...

Crisis creates temporary job opportunities

by Melanie Jongsma ORLAND HILLS, Ill. (March 22, 2020) - "If you are aware of anyone who has been affected by the closing of stores,...

Illinois unemployment falls to historic low in January

First time in 10 years Illinois falls below national rate information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 15, 2020) – The...

Lansing restaurants adjust to state dine-in ban

Customers can still order via phone, internet for pick-up and delivery by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (March 16, 2020) - Winter is already a slow time...

Local restaurants and bars: help us share your news

by Melanie Jongsma, Managing Editor LANSING, Ill. (March 16, 2020) - The Lansing Journal is gathering information from local restaurants and bars that are impacted...

Gov. Pritzker announces bars and restaurants will close to public by end of Monday

Next week, state agencies to temporarily reduce workforce while maintaining core functions and essential operations information provided by the Office of the Governor CHICAGO, Ill. (March...

Black Women’s Expo and Leadership Conference postponed following Governor’s directive

information provided by BWeNext CHICAGO, Ill. (March 14, 2020) – Following the joint announcement by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot that...

New pilot to connect SNAP recipients to jobs

CHICAGO, Ill. (March 13, 2020) — Earlier this week the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced an innovative partnership with private philanthropy and...

2020 Census jobs sill available

information provided by the US Census Bureau WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2020) - It's not too late to apply for a temporary part-time position with...

Pritzker administration announces second month sales totals for adult-use cannabis

Nearly $35 million in sales in February information provided by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation CHICAGO, Ill. (March 7, 2020) – The Illinois...

Agenda: Planning and Zoning Board meeting – 3/11/20

All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed, and per the Open Meetings...

Third annual Business Expo switches things up

March 18 event will showcase local businesses at a new time and place by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (February 26, 2020) - For the past two...

CSCVB welcomes new Sports Market Manager

information provided by Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau LANSING, Ill. (February 16, 2020) – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Isaac...

New law guarantees tips are the property of employees

information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 11, 2020) – Legislation signed by Governor JB Pritzker clarifies an existing state law...