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Southern Illinois Coal Mine to Close Royalton, IL (2009-11-20) An underground southern Illinois coal mine will close by the end of the year.

Williamson Co. Regional Airport Has A New Essential Air Provider Marion, IL (2009-10-22) A new carrier service is coming to the Williamson County Airport.

Mid-Skill Jobs To Be In Demand Springfield, IL (2009-10-21) The future of Illinois jobs could be in "middle-skill" occupations, which require specialized training but not a bachelor's degree.

Democrats May Repeal Tax Loophole Springfield, IL (2009-10-14) Businesses may get at least one of their demands during the state legislature's veto session.

SIUC Auto Tech Students Receive A Special Gift Carterville, IL (2009-09-16) Hino Motor Sales donated an electric diesel truck to the SIU-C automotive department.

This is Workforce Development Week in Illinois Marion, IL (2009-09-01) Workforce Development Week is going on in Illinois.

Carbondale Chamber President Resigns Carbondale, IL (2009-08-18) Carbondale Chamber of Commerce has a new leader after Bonnie Brackett resigns as president.

CUB Says Illinoisans Spend Too Much On Cell Phone Service Chicago, IL (2009-08-17) The report says a majority of cell phone users pay for hundreds of unused minutes every month.

Mining Related Jobs Coming To Centralia Centralia, IL (2009-08-14) A new mining equipment manufacturer opens in Centralia with over 100 jobs and the plan to hire another 34 in the next two years.

Unemployment Numbers Signal The Recession Is Ending Springfield, IL (2009-08-07) A slight dip in the unemployment figures is encouraging.

Williamson Co. Regional Airport Hoping For New Carrier Marion, IL (2009-07-23) Regional air carriers are starting to put together bids for service in southern Illinois... and leaders say they hope to provide more options for residents here.

Illinois Use Tax Collecting Money From Some Illinois Companies Springfield, IL (2009-07-23) Illinois companies that bought out-of-state goods and didn't pay sales tax, are getting the message.

Roles Are Reversing In The Workplace Chicago, IL (2009-07-20) New employment numbers from Washington indicate that in Illinois and nationwide, men have lost the vast majority of jobs during the recession.

Accountant Says Illinois On The Verge Of Bankruptcy Chicago, IL (2009-07-17) The state of Illinois' financial position is a lot worse than any of the political leaders will let on, according to a crusading accountant.

Missouri Truck Dealer Offering Vouchers For Guns Butler, MO (2009-07-17) A western Missouri truck dealer is offering vouchers for AK-47's to new customers who buy a pick-up.

Illinois Reaches Deal With Pharmaceutical Companies Chicago, IL (2009-07-08) Two drug companies settle with the state of Illinois over Medicaid reimbursements.

Governor Signs Foreclosure Relief Plan Chicago, IL (2009-04-06) Governor Pat Quinn has signed legislation to help those having trouble paying their mortgage.

Pension Funds Hurting Nationwide Chicago, IL (2009-04-06) State Pension Funds are hurting in the recession, and lawmakers all over the US are left wondering what to do.

Burris Tours Southern Illinois Chicago, IL (2009-04-06) Illinois' Junior Senator is making the rounds in southern Illinois.

Tough Economy Creates GED Boost Indianapolis, IN (2009-02-23) More people are heading back to school to help their chances while looking for work.