The area jobless rate was 4.5 percent, up from 4.4 percent in August 2024, while the city of Springfield reported 5.1 percent unemployment in August, two-tenths of a percentage point higher than one year earlier.

Although the workshop series was planned to support growth for minority entrepreneurs, Springfield Project leadership stress it is open to all members of the public.

The total number of nonfarm payrolls in Illinois decreased by 13,300 in August according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security

The survey is part of the Our Region Our Vision Future Growth Plan. Residents via the survey are welcome to share their perceptions of the community and thoughts on quality of life, transportation and infrastructure needs, and growth priorities.

New jobless claims increased to nearly 11,300 in the week ending August 30, up about 400 from a week earlier.

Doors and windows at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre were boarded up over the weekend.

Renewable Energy Industry Hit by Federal Spending Bill

Several Rebuild Illinois Projects are scheduled to be wrapping up in Springfield this year

Applications are open for this year's Isringhausen DRIVE Grant for small business owners and entrepreneurs. The $20,000 grant from Isringhausen Imports and Downtown Springfield Inc. is in its fourth year. An online application is at isringhausen.com/drive. Deadline is September 1st.

City Water, Light and Power is inviting the public to an open house at its electric shop located at 1600 Groth Street on Wednesday, July 16, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Guests will have the chance to meet electric crews, see equipment, and take bucket truck rides. Stations will also be set up to learn about jobs and career p...