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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.
Bill signed to prohibit cell phones, wireless devices in schools
Governor ceremonially signs new law sponsored by Teshka reducing cell phone use in schools
Democrat Emanuel Reese to challenge Republican Stan Klotz for Marshall County Commissioner seat
110th running of the Indianapolis 500 a sellout, local TV delay lifted
Plymouth Board of Public Works affirms emergency vacate order for Clark Street home; other problem properties raised
Marshall County Council on Aging reports record transportation numbers in first quarter
Plymouth Park Board approves annual Tennis Club contract and pool pass donation
