A Friend of McHenry County Blog found this 2017 U.S. Census information comparing state and local government employment numbers in Illinois with those in other states: Category Illinois Rank FTE per Capita Illinois Rank Pay per capita Total States this category … Continue reading
Category Archives: Employment
From Congressman Peter Roskam: The New York Times runs out of words In a recent article from the New York Times, they make a stark confession – they ran out of words to describe how good the jobs numbers are: … Continue reading
If population follows jobs, it’s no wonder the number of people living in McHenry County is down. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security government employment is up from 15,898 in October, 2016 to 16,285 in October, 2017. That’s … Continue reading
The State of Illinois Labor Department is reporting that a Cary company is “relocating” and laying off sixty employees in the process. Thermtrol MGI Global, located on Alexander Court, describes itself as a motor vehical electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing … Continue reading
That’s where the 14th congressional district is, of course. The ad is an attack on Foster actions which Randy Hultgren says has hurt the job creation in Illinois. Here’s aspirant Randy Hultgren’s press release: Hultgren Campaign Releases New TV Ad: … Continue reading
Hiring and firing is the topic of Linda Moore Attorney John Nelson’s sixth section. “It must be noted that a board of trustees of any township cannot set any conditions on benefits or work rules unless the township employees five … Continue reading
We’ve been looking at the question on the survey mailed to 8,000 households by the McHenry County Health Department. Previously, we’ve looked at those questions seeking information on desires for more services, open space, recreation and planning, and transportation Today, … Continue reading
“You should not even have come to the courthouse with these alleged claims.” That’s how one lawyer familiar with Suzanne Ehardt’s discriminatory firing case against McHenry County and various appointed and elected officials characterized the decision. That decision can be … Continue reading
16th congressional district Green Party candidate Scott Summers has posted this on his blog, www.SummersTimes.com. I thought you who want to follow the 16th congressional district campaign might be interested. WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUTHIGH UNEMPLOYMENTIN THE 16TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT? … Continue reading
16th congressional district Green Party candidate Scott Summers has posted this on his blog, www.SummersTimes.com. I thought you who want to follow the 16th congressional district campaign might be interested. WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUTHIGH UNEMPLOYMENTIN THE 16TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT? … Continue reading