• Hoop Hard Basketball Event Honors Officer Aréanah Preston, Unites Community in Peace and Love

    Hoop Hard Basketball Event Honors Officer Aréanah Preston, Unites Community in Peace and Love
    The 2nd Annual Hoop Hard or Get Off the Court Basketball event celebrated the legacy of Officer Aréanah Preston with a day of unity, youth sports, and heartfelt remembrance at Chicago’s CPD Training Academy (Photo by Lanette Warbington).
    They gathered to honor Aréanah Preston, and they balled out.
    The 2nd Annual Hoop Hard or Get Off the Court Basketball event recently celebrated the life and legacy of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston. Organized by Larry Daniels,
  • Illinois Unemployment Falls to 5.2% in December Amid Strong Job Growth

    Illinois Unemployment Falls to 5.2% in December Amid Strong Job Growth
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    Illinois closed out the year with promising economic news. The state’s unemployment rate dipped to 5.2% in December, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, as nonfarm payrolls added 8,800 jobs. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced these figures, which reflect economic activity during the week ending December 12.
    However, revised November data showed deeper job losses than initially reported, with payrolls decreasing by 5,400 rath

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