I have not seen this in our local paper yet—but do you believe that number 19.4%. Click on the citation below to see the story:
Northwest Herald | County unemployment worst since 1993
To see more facts regarding Winnebago-Boone County numbers go to Rockford Register Star’s story at: http://www.businessrockford.com/biznews/x599195211/Local-jobless-numbers-keep-rising
Here are some numbers for the area broken up by nation, county and cities. Click on the chart to make it larger:
Premier Wen’s two-hour news conference — by tradition, his only meeting with the media each year — was dominated by questions about the economy. Perhaps things are changing regarding China’s feeling regarding US Treasuries or China may need to bring foreign investments back home to cope with their domestic economic crisis.
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China’s Leader Says He Is ‘Worried’ Over U.S. Treasuries - NYTimes.com
Ahead of the G-20 finance ministers’ meeting, Obama calls for allies to increase stimulus efforts – and meets a cool response.
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In a Tribune exclusive, Governor Quinn is mulling over increasing the state income tax from 3% to 4.5% with personal exemption increasing from $2000 to $6000.
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Illinois income tax rate may rise by 50% -- chicagotribune.com
Last Friday when the Chicago Tribune headlined Governor Pat Quinn's plan to raise the state income tax 50%, former Governor Rod Blagojevich issued an “I told you so” press release;
“When Pat Quinn and I ran as a ticket we promised the people not to raise their income taxes. For six years, I kept that promise. It took him less than six weeks to break it.”
Great story, great fun. Whether you are for or against FOIA requests this story should supply some laughter.
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