SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 29, 2024) — Over-the-year, total non-farm jobs increased in nine metropolitan areas, decreased in four, and was unchanged in one for the year ending March 2024, according to data released Thursday, April 25, by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in eleven metropolitan areas, decreased in two, and remained unchanged in one.

Pictured from left are Monmouth College's Senior Woman of the Year Lillian Hucke and the Freshman Man and Woman of the Year, Payton Crims and Natalie Morrow. Not pictured is Senior Man of the Year Elijah Kelly, who was student teaching during the awards ceremony

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 29, 2024) — Four students have received top awards for the 2023-24 academic year at Monmouth College.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 29, 2024) — Fifteen years after launching Augie Choice, Augustana College announces the expansion of the transformative initiative. Now, sophomores in addition to juniors and seniors may apply for up to $2,000 to help pay expenses related to an internship, research, or study-away experience.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 26, 2024) — “A Touch of Class,” held by The Emerging Black Professionals of the Quad Cities on Thursday, May 2, 6-8PM, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 969 Middle Road, Bettendorf, Iowa, will feature a non-profit fair to enable attendees to learn about opportunities for volunteerism and board service. Reverend Dwight Ford will provide the keynote address. A portion of the proceeds will go to support ongoing support at TMBC at the Lincoln center. Business Casual attire is requ