Thursday, January 14, 2010

In a Surprise, Retail Sales Fell in December

From supermarkets to department stores, sales fell 0.3 percent from November, a decline that economists attributed to a bleak jobs market and a reluctance by consumers to spend freely.

sales increased 5.4 percent from December 2008, which was during the height of the financial crisis.

Click on the following for more details:  In a Surprise, Retail Sales Fell in December - NYTimes.com

Chicago Police report "historic" drop in crime

number of both violent and property crimes fell.

Department officials say one major reason for the drop in violent crime is the rise in the number of guns that are being taken off the street.

Click on the following for more details:  Daily Herald | Chicago Police report "historic" drop in crime

3 face off for GOP’s Boone County clerk nomination

    

        Boone County Board member W. Fred Genrich

Current County Clerk and Recorder Pamela D. McCullough

Todd L. Shattuck is an account manager with previous experience as a Boone County probation officer

Read more about the candidates by clicking on the following:  3 face off for GOP’s Boone County clerk nomination - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star