The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced over $15 million in grant funding to 33 organizations across the state for the Job Training and Economic Development Program (JTED). The program provides workforce training and wrap-around services to help bolster workforce recovery for Illinoisans struggling to gain meaningful employment. According to DCEO statistics, the Illinois Eastern Community College District #529 which serves Lawrence and surrounding counties in southeastern Illinois is in line to get $547,853 in money to help increase employment among workers and industries hard hit by COVID-19.
Vincennes University to upgrade Beckes Park
Lawrenceville sewage plant visited by U.S. EPA
Two dead after head-on collision in Crawford County
First-ever statewide digital library resource program available in Illinois
Suspect hit by Taser, dies at scene of incident in Olney
Knox County approving preliminary solar project resolution
St Francisville to contract out bridge repair work
U.S. Postal Service will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, June 19
Feutz sworn in as new Bridgeport Police Chief
JMR Farms to lease former Kaufmann building at airport
Chicago man charged after alleged molestation of local juvenile
Three sent to prison in Lawrence County
Flood Watch in effect for southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana
Three wanted people picked up by Lawrence County authorities
Three Lawrence County agencies get equipment grants
Counterfeit bills reported in southeastern Illinois
