economy

Walking trails are accessible and inexpensive ways for people to exercise and socialize. One group is also considering other ways these sites can benefit Illinois communities.

Health experts say many workers are missing out on benefits they already pay for because they don’t fully understand their health plans. They recommend reviewing coverage at the start of the year to save money and make better choices about care.

As health insurance costs hit record highs, some Illinoisans are facing a nearly 30% increase in their premiums. With more than half of Americans not aware of what their plan includes, experts are urging residents to learn about and use the benefits they’re paying for.

The government shutdown has furloughed about 75% of the Department of Labor employees, and an Illinois-based union president is warning of widespread ripple effects. He urges Congress to act quickly and calls for empathy for federal workers.

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced to the nation that the United States would be “targeting the main artery of Russia’s economy” and banning all imports of Russian oil and gas and energy in response to the Russian Attack on Ukraine.

On March 1, President Carlos Vargas announced John Mehner would join the office as Assistant Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development. The office is responsible for developing partnerships with state and local businesses and industries to identify training needs, leading to the development and delivery of revenue-producing workforce education and training solutions.

Through Election Day November 2, Cape Girardeau community members will vote to decide whether to keep services funded by paying the same amount of tax…

Missouri lags behind many other states in broadband access and adoption, which can limit people's ability to participate in the emerging digital economy,…

Collaborative entrepreneurial workspace in Downtown Cape, Codefi, has selected its finalists for their 1ST50K Startup Competition. Finalists were selected…

Last week's Missouri Supreme Court decision means that thousands of people who work but don't make enough money to afford health insurance could access medical care more often — and in different ways.