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According to figures released this week by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), unemployment increased in Lawrence and surrounding counties from November to December of 2023. Unemployment here in Lawrence County was measured at 5.3% in December up from 4.6% in November. Wabash County had 3% unemployment in December up from 2.9% in November, Richland County 4.1% in December up from 3.8% in November, Crawford County 4.1% in December up from 3.5% in November and Edwards County had a 5% jobless rate in December up from 4.4% in November.
Illinois State Fair announces digital ticketing for 2026 season
Home heating warnings
Lawrence County arrests
Knox County under Red Travel Warning
Another cold weather advisory issued
Winter storm hits region hard
Knox County drug bust
Winter storm warning issued for area
Winter storm watch in effect for area
Unit #20 Board of Education recognizes Lady Braves and heroic students
LCMH receives federal grant funding
Lawrence County Board approves bridge construction project
Two arrested after traffic stop in Knox County
Indiana State Police seeks volunteer chaplains to support trooper wellness and resilience
St. Francisville water main break
VU Health Sciences and Learning Center to officially open in February
Earthquake in southern Illinois
American Red Cross urges the public to donate blood
