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Illinois manufacturing continues to lag By Mark Fitton Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — Noting some hard numbers from November, Illinois manufacturers say they’re watching Springfield for decisions on taxes and spending as they keep battling in a worldwide marketplace. While Illinois gained a few jobs in November, they weren’t in manufacturing. Although the state added about 400 jobs in November, the unemployment rate rose 0.3 percentage points to 5.7 percent, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. That compares to a national rate of 5.0 percent for the same period. Jeff Mays, director of IDES, said the increase in the unemployment rate was attributable to more people entering the labor force to look for work. And while the department noted all non-farm employment was up year-to-year with a job gain of about 35,700, manufacturing jobs continued to lag. Manufacturing showed a year-to-year job loss of about 12,800 jobs. “Illinois’ average job growth since the employment recovery began in January 2010 remains See MANUFACTURING, Page 2
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WinterFEST provides indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family
The fifth annual WinterFEST is coming Sunday, January 10, at Addison Community Park from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Admission to this event is free and participants will enjoy a variety of entertainment and activities both indoors and outdoors. Some outdoor activities are weather-dependent and may be slightly modified if there is a lack of snow. Outdoor activities include horse-drawn wagon rides around Community Park, a S’mores roasting station, and weather-dependent activities such as sledding, snow painting, snowshoe races and a snowman building contest. Additionally, snow football, an igloo building contest, broomball and 3-on-3 hockey will be added for the 2016 event. Activity sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Deb Pfaff at (630)233-7275 for more information.
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