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Tue Feb 27 2024

Here's the latest in the ongoing fraud lawsuit involving Sankoty Lakes

The lawsuit was filed by one of the land's original owners in 2022.

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Almost as soon as the novel coronavirus reached the U.S. in 2020, the unemployment rate surged to highs not seen since the Great Depression. Since then, the job market has recovered considerably and there are more jobs now than there are people willing to take them - about 4.3 million more to be exact. In this new reality, job seekers hold the bargaining power. With employers nationwide struggling to fill open positions, many Americans looking for work can be more selective. Rather than settling for a job out of necessity alone, more people are free to choose a career that better suits their interests, offers higher pay, and comes with more benefits. ( These are the 25 cities with the highest-paying jobs. ) A record-high 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs for new opportunities in November 2021, suggesting a pervasive feeling of confidence in their ability to find another job. Such optimism appears well-founded, as there were 6.7 million new hires the same month, a high not seen in the pre-pandemic U.S. job market. While conditions are favorable for job seekers nationwide, some states appear to have more opportunities than others. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 24/7 Wall St. identified the best states to look for a job. States are ranked by an index of quit rates, hire rates, and the number of open jobs relative to the unemployed population. The unemployment rate is one of the most common measures used to gauge the health of a job market. High unemployment suggests many who are out of work are struggling to find a job, while a low jobless rate indicates that there are jobs for nearly anyone who wants one. Not surprisingly, the higher ranking states on this list also tend to have lower than average unemployment rates, and vice versa. Here is a look at the state with the highest unemployment in America .

These Peoria employers listed among the best companies to work for in 2024

Two Peoria employers have been Forbes Magazine's list of the best companies to work for in 2024

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Illini Bluffs players and fans celebrate after IB upset No. 1 Galena, 47-41, in the IHSA Class 1A girls Super-Sectional at Brimfield on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.

Illini Bluffs stuns No. 1 to reach girls basketball state finals

The Illini Bluffs girls basketball team defeated No. 1 Galena to advance to the Class 1A state finals for the first time since 2012.

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Peoria Notre Dame's Mya Wardle screams "we're going to state" as the team celebrates their 55-39 win over Rock Island-Alleman in the Class 2A super-sectional Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at Bureau Valley High School in Manlius.

Notre Dame girls basketball achieved a dream. These Irish aren't done

Emotional coach, hard-working sisters and a dream achieved: Top-ranked Peoria Notre Dame girls basketball team heads to the IHSA Class 2A state finals.

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Retired art teacher and coach Larry Hendricks Jr. is interviewed after the unveling of an honorary street sign in his name Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at Griswold and Lincoln near the school.

Street named in honor of beloved Manual art teacher and coach

Retired Manual High School art teacher and coach Larry Hendricks Jr. received an honorary street naming at the corner of Griswold and Lincoln during a ceremony Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at the school.

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New Peoria restaurant offers chicken and fish favorites

Customers can find a variety of sandwiches, chicken and fish dinners at the new restaurant.

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What we know about possible Postal Service changes coming to Peoria

The USPS says its plan would boost efficiency and have a cost savings of $1.8 million to $2.2 million a year.

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Two suspects in custody after double shooting in Bartonville

Two victims suffered injuries after being shot while sitting in a vehicle.

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Peoria's iconic Carver Center reimagined, and she's the face of change

The Peoria community center's vision for the future includes child care, classes on job skills and creating a ...

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Morton High grad plays for millions on reality TV game show

Is former Morton Potter Kim Vollertsen a game-show multimillionaire? You'll have to watch to find out

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